Andrea Jones

Discover one of England’s most admired historic gardens in this special evening event dedicated to the story of Melbourne Hall Garden.

Join us for the launch of the new title Melbourne Hall Garden, with photographer Andrea Jones, author Jodie Jones and chaired by George Plumptre.

Famed for its sweeping yew tunnel and Robert Bakewell’s extraordinary wrought-iron arbour – the celebrated ‘Birdcage’ that made his name – Melbourne Hall’s garden has changed little since the early 18th century. Yet in the 20th century, it underwent extensive restoration, and under the care of Lord and Lady Ralph Kerr it continues to flourish. Unusual specimen trees, shrubs, and herbaceous borders have been introduced, bringing fresh botanical interest to this classical landscape.

This talk will explore Melbourne Hall Garden’s layered history and celebrate its ongoing evolution. Join us for an evening of history, horticulture, and artistry in one of England’s great gardens.

To attend the event in person or to live stream, please click the link below:

The Garden Museum - events/talk - Melbourne Hall Garden

After last year's successful event,  Andrea will once again be hosting a weekend photography workshop at West Dean College within their celebrated gardens and arboretum. 

You don't need to be an experienced photograher,  bring any camera device, even a smart phone if you prefer. Just come and enjoy wondering with Andrea at these remarkable statuesque forms of nature and all their fascinating detail.

The group will be looking creatively at composition, use of  light, observation of pattern and capturing colour.

The aim of the course will be for students to capture images in a way not previously explored and to come away with photographs and ideas for images that may not have been achieved previously.

Depending on the weather,  the group may take advantage of the ‘golden hour’ by venturing out for a pre-breakfast photography session to capture first light and any morning mist. 

In case of rain there will be a covered area to work in and make creative arrangements using either natural or artifiial light 

After the practical sessions there will be an opportunity for image feedback, when you will be invited to share a selection of your new images with the group and learn from Andrea’s editorial photographic experience in the publishing world.

For more details and how to book, please click on the link below:

https://www.westdean.ac.uk/short-courses/swe38046-photography-focus-on-trees

Join Andrea at Killruddery in Co Wicklow, Ireland this October for a hands-on  two day photography workshop exploring their Gardens and Arboretum.  

The weekend will be spent focusing on the structure, shape and form of trees in their autumn glory. 

Andrea will guide participants in observing and capturing trees and intricate details of their bark, fruits and foliage, paying close attention to composition, colour and light.

On the second day, students will make the  most of the 'golden hour' with a pre-breakfast outdoor session,  photographing first light in the Gardens or in the Orangery, depending on the weather.

Between outdoor shoots, there will be plenty of warming drinks & nourishing seasonal meals for participants prepared by Killruddery Head Chef Niall O'Sullivan and his team using ingredients grown on the Killruddery Estate.

Please click on the link below for booking details:

https://killruddery.com/products/workshop-photography-with-andrea-jones

Andrea was delighted to be awarded a Silver-Gilt Medal and the People's Choice Award at this year's RHS Botanical Art & Photography Competition for her portfolio, 'Through a Window', held at the Saatchi Gallery, London and

the People's Choice award 

The exhibition is open until the 27th of July.

Andrea was honoured to be recently made an Ambassador for the Roberto Burle Marx Foundation. 

The aim of the Foundation is to promote, preserve and share the legacy of the renowned Brazilian landscape designer, artist and conservationist.

The first public engagement of the Foundation is through it's lead support of the exhibition, 'Brazil! Brazil! The Birth of Modernism' taking place at the Royal Academy, London from 28 January until 21 April 2025.

For any journalist enquiries for pictures by Andrea of Roberto Burle Marx gardens, please use the following link:

Roberto Burle Marx Gardens of Brazil

Password: rbmgardens

Please contact andrea@andreajones.co.uk for details on licensing

Andrea was delighted to present her A World of Gardens online talk to members of the historic City Gardens Club of New York City on the evening of 13th January.

Andrea was honoured to be a Finalist in this year's GMG Awards, Gordon Rae Garden Photographer of the Year 2024 held at the Savoy Hotel, London on Friday the 22nd of November.

Awards Finalists Link

Andrea was so pleased to return once more to Chaumont-sur-Loire in France again during this November 2024 to help on the judging panel for the latest enteries for the 2025 International Garden Festival.

'Since 1992, the International Garden Festival has been a laboratory for contemporary garden and landscape design worldwide'.

We are delighted that Andrea was awarded a Gold Medal and Best Portfolio Photography Exhibit in the 2024 RHS Botanical Art & Photography Competition for her exhibit, 'Gardens Illuminated' at the Saatchi Gallery, London. 

The exhibition is open to the public between the 14th June and 7th July.

Andrea was very pleased to have been interviewed about her career by Gillian Greenwood of Nikon Owners Magazine for it's latest spring issue.

The ten page article discussed Andrea's work from the beginning of her career to the present day. 

Please click here to view the article.

Andrea was delighted to return to France in November 2023 to help judge enteries for the 2024 International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire. 

'Since 1992, the International Garden Festival has been a laboratory for contemporary garden and landscape design worldwide'.  Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire

Andrea gave a zoom talk entitled 'The World of Gardens' to Royal Automobile Club members on the 31st of January 2024.