Valerie Finnis
Valerie Finnis was a horticultural photographer and expert in alpine plants. She attended Waterperry Horticultural School for Women from 1942, and received a thorough education in theoretical and practical horticulture. After she gained the Waterperry diploma, Finnis stayed on as an instructor until 1970, teaching trainee gardeners and developing the alpine collection.
In the 1950s Finnis’ career diversified. She continued to teach at Waterperry but was able to leave from time to time to deliver lectures and help people with their gardens. She met and became good friends with lots of people from the world of horticulture – plant collectors, botanists, nurserymen and women, garden designers and some people that just had great gardens.
In the 1950s Finnis’ career diversified. She continued to teach at Waterperry but was able to leave from time to time to deliver lectures and help people with their gardens. She met and became good friends with lots of people from the world of horticulture – plant collectors, botanists, nurserymen and women, garden designers and some people that just had great gardens.