The Big Friendly Gardener

Having worked for over 20 years in the Financial Services and IT industries, I decided it was time to pursue my passion for horticulture and garden design. I studied for 3 years to obtain the RHS Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture and then a further year at the prestigious Merrist Wood College where I graduated with a distinction in Garden Design. At Merrist Wood, I was taught by RHS award-winning designers Stephen Firth, Alison Page and Annie Berriman.