The horticulturist from Castle Hill, Ipswich will give a presentation on the gardens - their rich history and recent additions.

From the restoration of the Grand Allee in 2010 to the rejuvenation of the Rose Garden in 2020, the last decade has returned Castle Hill to a top-notch horticulture destination. New collections of heirloom roses and clematis add layers of complexity to the stunning architecture and sophisticated plantings of the formal gardens. Join Beth Walsh, horticulturist at Castle Hill, for an illustrated discussion of the gardens and learn a bit about their history and their exciting modern iteration!

Castle Hill, one of the nation’s best surviving Country Place Era estates, was the summer home of Richard T. Crane Jr. and his family and constructed between 1909 and 1927. The property’s complex blending of buildings, formal landscaping, recreational and entertainment spaces, working farm and greenhouse is the work of seven nationally known architects, landscape architects and gardeners. Surrounded by the magnificent natural scenery of Ipswich Bay, the Ipswich River and Fox Creek, the 165-acres that make up Castle Hill are rich with history and beauty.

Beth Walsh, RLA, MCH, is a landscape architect and horticulturist with a background in historic preservation. She has been with The Trustees since 2018 and feels very lucky to call Castle Hill her office. Beth began her career in New York City with the Central Park Conservancy, and prior to joining the Trustees, was the head gardener at a private estate in Manchester-By-The-Sea, where she was able to fully develop an eye for fabulous plant combinations and top-notch maintenance. She is dedicated to managing historic landscapes in ways that keep them true to the past yet relevant and exciting in modern times.

“Seabreeze” clematis

“At Last” rose

Beth Walsh, horticulturist at Castle Hill, will be speaking