Belinda Cooper
Designer Belinda visits a small city garden, mostly planted in white.
“I was so inspired talking to the designer about this garden and the power of simplicity and restraint.”
Steve Edney
Nurseryman Steve explores the qualities of the genus Nepeta.
“Being part of the Nepeta trial confirmed what I already thought of this tough, versatile group of plants.”
Cristian Barnett
Cristian shot the portrait of designer Juliet Sargeant.
“It was such a pleasure to photograph Juliet, she has a wonderful curiosity and interest in what is going on around her.”
Contributing Editors
James Basson
James lives in the South of France where he runs Scape Design, a practice specialising in low-maintenance and dry gardens. He is a fervent advocate for creating sustainable landscapes. The winner of four Chelsea Gold medals, he was awarded Best in Show in 2017.
Fergus Garrett
Fergus was appointed head gardener at Great Dixter by Christopher Lloydin 1993. He is passionate about passing on his knowledge through student programmes at Dixter and worldwide lectures. He was awarded an RHS Associate of Honour in 2008 and an RHS Victoria Medal of Honour in 2019.
Anna Pavord
Anna’s books include her bestseller The Tulip and most recently Landskipping. For 30 years she was The Independent’s gardening correspondent. In 2000 the RHS awarded her the Veitch Memorial Medal. She lives and gardens in Dorset.
Dan Pearson
Dan is one of the UK’s best-known garden designers, familiar to many through his gardening columns in the Observer magazine. Eight of hisgardens, including the Tokachi Millennium Forest in Japan, have won awards and he was awarded Best in Show for his garden at Chelsea in 2015.
Sarah Price
Sarah is one of the UK’s most sought-after garden designers who gained worldwide recognition for her designs for the 2012 London Olympic Park. She won Gold at Chelsea in 2012 and 2018, and was GMG Garden Columnist of the Year in 2016 for her design series in Gardens Illustrated.