In a world that moves quickly, I design gardens that slow time. Spaces shaped with intention, where structure and planting come together to create rhythm, presence, and a quiet kind of romance. Rooted in classical tradition yet thoughtfully adapted for today, my gardens are more than landscapes — they are stories waiting to unfold.
As a Garden Designer, Maker & Garden Writer,
I create timeless gardens inspired by European traditions and crafted for Australian landscapes.
Every garden begins with a simple belief: the most memorable landscapes are those that feel as though they've always belonged. Through thoughtful design, careful craftsmanship and a deep understanding of plants, I create gardens that are rich in atmosphere, enduring in structure and made to be lived in.
Having spent years both designing and building gardens, I understand how every decision - from the first sketch to the final planting - shapes the life of a garden for years to come.
Each project is a reflection of this philosophy, where timeless design and careful making come together to create gardens that grow more beautiful with every passing season.
The Gardener’s Log
Alongside designing and creating gardens, writing has become an essential part of my work.
For many years, I wrote The Gardener's Log, my monthly gardening column for Home Beautiful magazine, sharing seasonal reflections, practical advice and the timeless traditions that continue to inspire the way we garden today.
Although the column has come to an end, writing remains central to my work. My upcoming book continues this journey, bringing together the ideas, stories and philosophy that have shaped both my gardens and the way I see the world around them.
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The Gardener's Log
SEPTEMBER
As we bid farewell to winter, the garden stirs with life, beckoning us to welcome the embrace of spring’s warmth. Here’s how to prepare.
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The Gardener's Log
NOVEMBER
Being a gardener in the springtime is an enchanting experience. The cold of winter has faded away and the garden is awakening.
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The Gardener's Log
DECEMBER
As the sun climbs higher in the sky and the warm days stretch into balmy evenings, summer calls us to savour its embrace.