There is nothing more deliciously rewarding than picking edible plants from your own garden. I grow specific plants in my garden for a multitude of purposes such as making my favourite herbal teas, and using edible flowers for making refreshing drinks, salads and decorating cakes, and utilising the abundance of homegrown fruits and vegetables for home cooking and preserves. As a garden designer, I always carefully consider the selection of plants for every unique design, incorporating a diversity of plants that are aesthetically pleasing but also useful in everyday life. Essentially organically growing your own edible garden is a more …

A hidden garden can be an enchanting place, a quiet haven where we can escape from the hustle and bustle of the world. A setting where we can hide ourselves away for intimate encounters, pondering over a fine read whilst sipping on home brewed tea. A space where we can breathe in the fresh air, listen to the sweet birdsong and the distant sound of trickling water beyond; or just close our eyes for a little catnap and forget about time for a while. There are many types of private spaces we can immerse ourselves in, such as secluded garden …