English Cottage Style Garden in Peckham
Transforming a narrow, long Peckham garden into a modern English cottage oasis with a garden studio, play area, and all-weather path.
Small Urban Garden in Sydenham
from start to finish Small Urban Garden in Sydenham Overview As you can see from the initial images, the ‘bones’ of this urban garden were good, but it didn’t meet the clients’ needs. There was wasted space by the shed, incomplete paving and a rotten deck. Plus, there...
Post-Build Planting Project in Petts Wood, Kent
from start to finish Post-Build Project The project was briefed, post-build of a large extension undertaken the previous year, these works included leveling the back garden. As you can see from the initial pictures, they also added planters around a large lawn....
Mid-Century Split-Level Garden, in Bromley
from start to finish Split Level Mid-Century Modern Garden The house is a Mid-Century split level property, in Bromley, with the garden arranged over two levels. Used by a family, comprising of two adults, one friendly dog, and occasional grown-up children and their...WELCOME
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, I’m 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. I’m planning to post one a month in season (April – Sept) and less frequently out of season (Oct-March) but don’t hold me to that, as I am a wee busy bee.