Spend an afternoon in the company of revered Australian landscape designer Paul Bangay, as we explore A Diary of an English Garden. Deeply personal and evocative, the book is a lyrical homage to England’s gardening heritage, capturing the daily rhythms of building a garden from scratch.
Journey to the Cotswolds and hear the master gardener reveal the source of his lifelong inspiration, reflect on the differences between conditions in England and Australia, revel in the discipline of centuries-old traditions, and celebrate watching a creation evolve.
Paul will be in conversation with Tanya Buchanan, editor-in-chief of Belle and Country Style.
Top tip: we’ve hosted Paul Bangay before, and his events always sell out. Do move quickly!
About A Diary of an English Garden
For decades, Paul Bangay has looked to the great gardens of England as both touchstone and inspiration - their structure and grandeur shaping his own celebrated work. In this intimate new volume, he finally finds a cottage in the Cotswolds ready for bold reinvention.
Written in diary form, the book captures the daily rhythms of building a garden from scratch. Rich with observation, wit and practical insight, A Diary of an English Garden is a lyrical homage to England's gardening heritage.
Beautifully illustrated and exquisitely designed, this is Paul Bangay at his most reflective and most personal: a master gardener returning to the source of his lifelong inspiration.
About Paul Bangay
Paul Bangay OAM holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture) from The University of Melbourne. In 2001 he was awarded the Centenary Medal for his contribution to public design projects and in 2018 he was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to landscape architecture. Since 2018 he has been an ambassador for The King’s Foundation Australia.
With close to 40 years' experience, Paul is a true plantsman and a designer at the top of his game - one of the world’s most sought-after garden designers, known for his mastery of scale, balance, form and colour. His projects and clients are wide-ranging and his talks at the Royal Horticultural Society are always in demand. Paul is the author of 15 books on garden design.
About Tanya Buchanan
Tanya Buchanan is one of Australia’s most recognisable and respected voices in the luxury and interior design media landscape. As editor-in-chief of Belle and Country Style and formerly Australian House & Garden, Tanya has hosted countless industry-defining events. She is an in-demand speaker and moderator, regularly collaborating with leading brands and creative figures.
About the event
The Bookshop Bowral presents lunch with Paul Bangay is a special afternoon at Centennial Vineyards Restaurant.
Enjoy a drink on arrival and lunch, and settle in to hear the author talk. Take part in the audience Q&A, meet the author and have your book signed.
Doors open at 12pm
You don’t need to hunt for your ticket… your name will be on our list at the door.
This is an all-ages event.
If you can't come but you'd like the author to sign a book for you, please let us know – if you like, we’ll even ask for a dedication to you or a friend.