A WOMAN has been appointed as head gardener at Lowther Castle.
Andrea Brunsendorf will arrive in July with an impressive international reputation and a rich portfolio of experience from her time spent training and working at gardens around the world.
Brunsendorf, who has dual German and British nationality, is an alumnus of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew and holds a Master’s in Conservation from University College, London.
Of her appointment to Lowther, Andrea said: “Over the past ten years or so, Lowther has been unfolding and interpreting its gardens gently and thoughtfully.
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“I look forward to working with the team - including Dan Pearson - to continue this development, to bring even more of it to life and of course, as a horticulturalist and plantswoman, I look forward to the unique challenges this wonderful landscape will present.”
Jim Lowther, owner of Lowther Castle, said: “The gardens at Lowther Castle are a bold and long-term project.
“To have someone of Andrea’s experience and depth of knowledge join us is truly exciting.
“I cannot wait to see how she brings her ideas and skills to bear.”
Anyone wishing to meet Andrea and Dan Pearson talking together about the future of the gardens at Lowther can join the Garden Masterclass, which takes place on July 21.
For tickets, click here.
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