Plants

The planting in the garden really takes centre stage. There are wave-like grasses, carrying into the borders the water theme already introduced by the ‘sardine tin’ canal, rainwater puddle ring and water butt.

Flowers appear to float above the other greenery.

Nostalgic ‘five-a-day’ raised vegetable baskets and a healthy salad bar have starring roles towards the front of the garden. The carefully crafted baskets provide a sculptural focal point when the growing season is over.

In many gardens, weeds try to steal the show, but in this case they are given a supporting role, with cow parsley and even nettles included in the planting. All the plants are seasoned performers, even the trees, which as well as being decorative, must also produce fruit or nuts.