FAMOUS GARDENS

A love of learning and an endless search for inspiration means I never stop seeking out new experiences, and that passion has taken me to work in some of the most celebrated and beautiful gardens in the world.

These four are particularly special to me.

formal gardens worked on by Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Garden. Nottinghamshire landscape gardener

Tresco Abbey Garden, Isles of Scilly

Just 28 miles off the Cornish coast lies the world-famous Tresco Abbey Garden holding a vibrant and extraordinary collection of more than 2,000 exotic species from the southern hemisphere and subtropics. I worked across different areas of the gardens, including the specialist propagation greenhouses, surrounded by astonishing bursts of colour and lush planting, with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters just beyond.

tropical garden project worked on by Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Garden. Nottinghamshire landscape gardener

tresco landscape gardens and areas of beauty

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RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey

The flagship garden of the RHS and home to one of the largest plant collections in the world, RHS Wisley is a place of extraordinary horticultural depth and inspiration. I was fortunate enough to intern there one summer, deadheading in the rose gardens and replanting the iconic Long Borders with late summer blooms. An experience that has informed my practice ever since.

large garden project worked on by Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Garden. Nottinghamshire landscape gardener

A lush garden with various green plants garden project worked on by Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Garden. Nottinghamshire landscape gardener

A vibrant garden with a circular fountain at center, surrounded by colorful flowers, lush green trees, and a pathway with a garden arch covered in blooming flowers. Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Gard

traditional rose garden project worked on by Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Garden. Nottinghamshire landscape gardener

RHS Rosemoor, North Devon

Nestled in the hills of North Devon, RHS Rosemoor is a truly enchanting garden. I worked across all areas during my stay, from planting up herbaceous borders to seed collecting in the wildflower meadows, gaining a broad and grounding experience across the seasons. The hot garden in particular, remains a constant source of inspiration, vibrant and uplifting whatever the weather.

wild flower garden project worked on by Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Garden. Nottinghamshire landscape gardener

rich flower beds and plant planning garden project worked on by Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Garden. Nottinghamshire landscape gardener

Jacqueline working on a large nattional trust garden project | Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Garden. Nottinghamshire landscape gardener

A lush garden with various green plants and flowers, a gravel path, and a wooden bench on the right side, surrounded by a backdrop of trees and bushes | Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Garden. Nottinghamshire landscape gardener

Giardini Botanici Hanbury, Italy

Perched on the La Mortola promontory near Ventimiglia, the Hanbury Botanic Gardens are an abundant treasure trove of Mediterranean planting. The gardens gently wind down towards the sea with cobbled paths leading you through forests of eucalyptus, bamboo groves, giant agaves. Working alongside the wonderful Carolyn Hanbury, I had the rare opportunity to learn about true Italianate planting style first-hand, gaining an invaluable understanding of how to achieve an authentic Mediterranean scheme in situ.

A garden path surrounded by colorful flowers, including orange and purple blooms, with lush green foliage and trees. garden planting plant | Nottinghamshire garden design by Olive Tree Garden. Nottinghamshire landscape gardener

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