Stories from the studio

Field notes, project journals and news from behind the scenes, written by me since 2024. 44 stories so far.

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44 of 44 stories

  1. Field notes The Build: Finding the right people for your garden 2 min
  2. Project journal Reflections wins European recognition at the Pro Landscaper International Awards 2 min
  3. Materials matter Getting muddy at EARTH:BODY: building and sculpting with clay 4 min
  4. Project journal A dead tree can be as important as a living one 3 min
  5. Materials matter The details you don’t always see: materials in garden design 1 min
  6. Project insights Beyond the water butt: making water storage beautiful 3 min
  7. Project insights Why I work with charities and CICs 3 min
  8. Field notes Garden design is an investment, not just another cost 2 min
  9. Field notes Why every garden I design starts in 3D 2 min
  10. Project journal Thank you to Irish Country Magazine and Leonie Cornelius 2 min
  11. Project journal Gold Medal and People’s Choice Award at Bord Bia Bloom 2026 3 min
  12. Project journal Back to Ireland: building something that matters 1 min
  13. Project insights From basement to garden: a circular approach in Bury St Edmunds 1 min
  14. Field notes Understanding the true value of hiring a garden designer 3 min
  15. Field notes Finding your element (and why gardens are mine) 1 min
  16. Place stories Inspiration from the River Stour: why this landscape matters to me 1 min
  17. Materials matter Renewed Blooms: working with Kenoteq on circular design 2 min
  18. Field notes Why the concept stage matters in garden design 1 min
  19. Field notes Why I actually love AI (and why it doesn’t design my gardens) 2 min
  20. Project journal Returning to Bloom: a circular garden and the story behind it 1 min
  21. Field notes Do I need planning permission for a garden room? An easy guide 3 min
  22. Field notes 3D garden design: a design tool, not a sales gimmick 2 min
  23. Project journal What sits behind my award-winning show garden at Bloom 2025 1 min
  24. Place stories Nethergate Brewery: the trees arrive for a new beer garden and play space 3 min
  25. Project insights New project, new survey 1 min
  26. Field notes A designer’s take on Corker: materials you can see, feel and trust 1 min
  27. Project journal Studio Stour commissioned for the Nethergate Brewery landscape, as featured on BBC News 1 min
  28. Project journal If you’re reading this, Studio Stour is live 1 min
  29. Project journal Listen to my interview on The Premier Garden Show with Anthony Faulkner 1 min
  30. Materials matter Bloom 2025: a circular economy garden 3 min
  31. Project journal The journey begins: Bloom Ireland 2025 1 min
  32. Project insights Reflections at the APL Awards: wish us luck 2 min
  33. Place stories Bringing biodiversity to Elm Tree School, as seen on ITV News 1 min
  34. Field notes Garden paving: which patio stone is right for your garden? 2 min
  35. Field notes How to design a garden from scratch: a 3D approach 4 min
  36. Field notes New project, new perspective: using drones 2 min
  37. Field notes A new, free garden design brochure 1 min
  38. Field notes Why I believe interactive panoramas are the future of garden design 2 min
  39. Place stories Charity garden success: Emmaus in Ipswich 2 min
  40. Field notes New: panoramic virtual tours for designers and build companies 3 min
  41. Field notes New mulch for garden beds: a game changer 1 min
  42. Project journal Client visit: a Suffolk period house garden, one year on 2 min
  43. Field notes Drones, innovation and technology in garden design 3 min
  44. Field notes Efficient garden surveys with the Moasure device 2 min

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