On a clear sunny day at the end of summer I finally made it to Prospect Cottage, in Dungeness. Iâve known about Prospect Cottage for so many years that I canât remember how I first found out about it. A Southbank Show about Derek Jarman perhaps?
Right, Iâll put it out there straight away; itâs crazy late to be writing a blog about The Chelsea Flower Show! Itâs been over 3 weeks since I attended. However, between cultivating client projects and firefighting domestic dramas and wedding attendances, so so many weddingsâŚ. Iâve not had a whole lot of time to get my blog done.
As part of my own personal journey as a Garden Designer, I plan to visit as many gardens as possible (in the capital letter – destination sense, not any old garden) to gain more knowledge and experience. There is absolutely nothing that compares to seeing first hand, plants in their appropriate setting and planted in combination. I think it goes without saying that gardening is most definitely a profession where you are ALWAYS learning.
My intention was always to take pictures, as a reference, and the blog just sprang out of that, Iâm gregarious and a sharer, so it feels like the most natural thing for me to do. Plus many of these gardens survive on their entrance fees and donations, so if I can help inspire others to visit then no bad thing!
I am interested in design in general especially mid-century modern buildings and interiors so I may share other things that inspire me but mostly the blog will be about lovely gardens and plants. Iâm planning to post one a month in season (April â Sept) and less frequently out of season (Oct-March) but donât hold me to that, as I am a wee busy bee.