My garden story experiences shared

My Garden Story – Suffolk Chapter V

August 14, 2025

It has been so much fun reflecting on the garden project in Suffolk and it is a good example of the process of a landscape design project from start to finish.  It’s now just over three years since the project…

My Garden Story, Suffolk Chapter IV

July 12, 2024

In my last blog I talked about how important it is to analyze your plot before buying plants or redesigning the space. This understanding is the foundation of a successful garden design. In this chapter, we delve into my favorite…

My Garden Story, Suffolk Chapter III

January 31, 2024

In my last blog, I shared some of the most important considerations for re-designing the garden in Suffolk. We talked about sun exposure, climate, and the slope and topography of the garden. This chapter explores other site conditions and how…

My Garden Story, Suffolk Chapter II

November 8, 2023

We have lived in New York for over 14 years, but every summer, we head to our Victorian cottage, Heatherside, in Wenhaston, Suffolk. It feels like an annual pilgrimage to reset and restore after a busy year in NYC. The…

My Garden Story – Suffolk

September 27, 2023

Heatherside, Suffolk, England Suffolk is a county filled with natural beauty situated on the east coast of England, bordered by 50 miles of glorious coastline and beautiful big open skies, just two hours from central London. Sixteen years ago, we…