The Design of the Garden

Colonel Giles Loder was influenced by his friend and neighbour John G Millais, son of Sir John Everett Millais the pre-Raphaelite artist. Some of Millais’ advice included: Do not overcrowd, avoid over concentration on one genus and use only the best plants, this will help to produce a harmonious balance between landscape and appreciation of individual plants. Col Loder followed Millais's advice, using naturalistic planting, to create the beautiful woodland garden that is High Beeches today.