Over the past few months, I have been working with Poplar Primary School in south west London to create a sensory garden in memory of a member of staff who sadly passed away a few years ago.
Read MoreBack from an exhausting and inspiring week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where I was involved with the planting team on the London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden, designed by Dave Green. The planting involved areas of dry shade, deep shade and a colourful edge, with meadow-style planting.
Read MoreI’ve had a busy week planting at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for Dave Green’s ‘A Black Diasporic Journey’ with artwork by Zak Ove for the Saatchi Gallery.
Read MoreFollowing the publication of Mien Ruys: The Mother of Modernist Gardens in November, I’m thrilled to be able to say that it’s been featured in the March issue of Gardens Illustrated.
Read MoreI’m very pleased to say that my book on Mien Ruys is now available for pre-order at Lund Humphries books.
Read MoreAs we all become a little more aware of our monthly outgoings, gardening could easily become an expensive hobby that is difficult to maintain. For some, it is already a world that is difficult to embrace if you don’t have the financial means; plants can be costly, not to mention tools, books and compost.
Thankfully, there are a few things we can do to get the best possible value for our money.
Read MoreIt’s been a busy year working on designs, gardens and writing my book, Mien Ruys: Mother of Modernist Gardens.
Read MoreI’m very excited to announce that I have been awarded a grant of £5,000 from RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) to help fund a book I am currently working on.
Read MoreIf you are looking for a special and unique gift for someone, I am now offering gift vouchers as a way of giving friends or family the chance of a ‘garden refresh’.
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