From in my sunny Rutland studio I manage and co-ordinate a range of garden design projects, from full design packages and planting design to garden coaching and specialist pruning.  

 

My career in horticulture started in 2002 when I started working as a gardener with a view to studying for the RHS qualifications.  After a spell of life getting in the way and two children later I returned to horticulture in 2014, gaining the RHS Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture and a BTEC in Garden Design.

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Cornflower Blue Gardens was born initially as a hands on gardening entity and has gradually moved firmly towards garden design, with design being my main passion. I gain immense pleasure from seeing a client's project through from start to finish no matter how big or small the garden, and love seeing the satisfaction my clients get from their transformed garden.

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I'm also lucky enough to be the Rutland County Organiser for the National Garden Scheme, a wonderful charity which typically donates over £3m to nursing and health charities through the generosity of garden owners who open their private gardens to the public.  It's a wonderful chance to see some truly stunning hidden gardens, and enjoy some fabulous homemade cakes.

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When I get time in my own garden I love trying out ideas and planting combinations.  It's such a pleasure to spend time outside and watch the seasons change and I never fail to be amazed how the disappointment in watching a favourite plant or flower fade is always to replaced by something else even more beautiful.  I'm never happier than wrapping up warmly and getting stuck into a bit of rose pruning!