Chatsworth

2nd PrizeChatsworth (UNited Kingdom) Chatsworth House is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. The 105-acre garden is the product of nearly 500 years of careful cultivation. Although some elements have been replaced, the garden retains many early features, including the Canal…

Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire

1st Prize: Special Award of the Schloss Dyck Foundation Download: Laudation by Jens Spanjer Since its acquisition by the Centre Region in 2007, the Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire has developed rapidly, both in terms of the increase in visitor numbers and the growth in its national and international reputation. It offers a comprehensive experience and an…

Merian Gärten

2nd Prize:Merian Gärten (Switzerland) The Merian Gardens in Basel exist in their present form since 2012. They are an amalgamation of the agricultural Brüglingerhof founded in 1824, the Botanical Gardens built since 1968 and the new gardens laid out as part of the “Grün 80” horticultural exhibition. The Merian Gardens are run by the Christoph…