ABOUT

I was spiralling ever deeper into depression. It was 2020. I had lost my wife to cancer and Covid-19 lockdowns had isolated me away from my support network. My mental health was rock bottom and my physical health was't much better. I was lost and without purpose.
I hated gardening. It was a chore to drag the lawnmower out and cut the patchy grass. Looking out the window at the jungle that had grown, it took every ounce of effort I had to haul myself outside and tackle the garden.
I felt something I hadn't felt in a long time. Being outdoors, listening to the birds singing, breathing in the fresh air, moving more than 10 steps felt...good. I felt like I made a difference. I had purpose again. I didn't want to let the feeling go. I threw myself into project after project. The feeling of accomplishment when each task was complete distracted me from the pain I was feeling. Over time, I realised I wasn't just burying my feelings, I was actively processing them and making sense of my grief.

I quit my job and enrolled into a horticultural college, loved every moment there and once I graduated I was fortunate enough to work for a high end design and build landscaping company. I worked on gold medal winning show gardens including Chelsea and Hampton Court. Garden's belonging to royalty and celebrties became regular destinations. Being involved in the super bloom at the tower of London was an amazing experience that taught me so much about the resilience of plants.

I briefly left the world I enjoyed so much back to a former career. It didn't last. My most joyful days were ones spent talking to people about their gardens. I couldn't ignore the calling anymore. I quit my job and started my own Garden Coaching, Design and Consultancy business in the summer of 2024.

I hope to help as many people as possible with their outdoor spaces. Mental and physical health are more important than ever. I personally feel the best I have in as long as I can remember. A huge portion of that is due to embracing nature, spending as much time as possible outdoors and building connections with others.

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