I try to create gardens that look like they have seeded themselves and always been, immersive habitats that invite you to meander and linger, to observe the returning life.

It is so exciting that gardens can be ever-changing “living art”, increasing biodiversity and biophilia, not just aesthetic nourishment.

Holding water helps wildlife and makes us pause to ponder, so I want everyone to have ponds or at least a birdbath. I also tend to propose meadows and gravel gardens over traditional flower beds, because they have a higher density of flowers, life and drama for less work and water.

This “wild” style requires ongoing gardening to keep the planting dynamic, so I love to stay involved - even if it’s just for seasonal/yearly visits.

I call it “gardening”, not “garden maintenance”, which devalues the creative craft, a process of editing and making - not “maintaining” something static.

Once we have agreed the initial design, I work with your architect and builders or recommend contractors for any hardscaping/groundworks.

I then source the plants and lay them out intuitively, but I can create visuals, planting plans and mood boards if the budget allows.

I have a few gardeners who help me; I still go to London every other week and am happy to travel for interesting projects - especially if your garden is beside a surfing beach.

I’m very grateful to receive all my work through “word of mouth”, but maybe do need to be more proactive in finding local work in the west. We are renting a cottage on a farm, that we call “Chooksbury” near Tewkesbury, thanks to our lockdown hens.