Death and Legacy
Hamilton suffered a heart attack in 1995, and took three months off work to recuperate. He died after suffering a heart attack on a charity bike ride near Merthyr Tydfil, Wales in August 1996.
His garden at Barnsdale, consisting of 38 themed gardens over 8 acres (32,000 m2), remains open to the public and is run by his son Nick Hamilton (also an organic gardener and writer). A charity, "Geoff Hamilton's New Gardeners' Foundation" was set up to provide a bursary of £4,000 for students of any age and level studying practical horticulture at Writtle College. This award is funded by donations and sales of gardening DVDs.
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