The Garden Evolution
Although I managed to make a start on the garden in the autumn of 2015, it wasn't until the following year that the first beds were laid out and the first plants went into the ground. This was to be the beginning of the journey to creating a space, as it turned out a healing space, using soil as a canvas and plants as the paint.

The Mixed Border
One of the first parts of the garden to get a makeover. It was born of the desire to create a border with traditional cottage style plants...

The Courtyard
How to do landscaping when you don't know how to and money is tight...

Woodland Garden
Even the smallest garden can manage a tree or two, when you create a woodland habitat it gives you even more planting opportunities...

Japanese Garden
A fascination for all things Eastern led to the creation of the Japanese Garden

The Front Beds
When you want to create a spiral and there is not enough room! The front bed is creates the perfect neuk to sit and immerse yourself in the planting... as if you ever get time to sit...

The Ponds
Ponds for wildlife and ponds for fish any body of water is hugely beneficial in a garden...