Gertrude Jekyll was one of the founding figures of modern British gardening. Born in London, she studied at the Kensignton School of Art and maintained a career as a painter until ...view moreGertrude Jekyll was one of the founding figures of modern British gardening. Born in London, she studied at the Kensignton School of Art and maintained a career as a painter until nearing middle age, when she turned to horticulture.view less