Jane Austen in the Garden: A Visit with Kim Wilson
February 7, 2025
The garden may be where Charlotte sends Mr. Collins when she tires of him, but for many of Jane Austen's heroines, it's a place of repose and reflection. Nature is an important and recurring theme in Austen's novels and a meaningful part of her own life. In this episode, author Kim Wilson takes us on a tour of the many types of Regency-era gardens and greenery that inspired Austen and her work.
Kim Wilson is a writer and speaker, a life member of JASNA, and a past regional coordinator for JASNA's Wisconsin Region. Kim has presented at several AGMs and was a 2023/2024 JASNA Traveling Lecturer. She is the author of At Home with Jane Austen, Tea with Jane Austen, and In the Garden with Jane Austen.
Many thanks to Kim for being a guest on Austen Chat!
Two Ways to Enjoy Episode 20
- Watch the video version of the episode on our YouTube Channel .
- Listen to the episode on your favorite podcast app or on the Episode 20 webpage. The audio episode is a slightly abridged version of the video, and a selection of the images discussed in the episode can be found in the show transcript.
Photo: In the garden at Jane Austen's House, © Kim Wilson
