How do you begin the process of designing or refining your own gardens, especially when there are so many things that you need to take into consideration? In this class, award-winning UK garden designer Annie Guilfoyle will guide you through the elements that make for a successful design and show you how to develop a garden that really suits your taste and lifestyle. This webinar will focus on how to use sketching and observation as tools to develop your technique. The process of designing your space should be fun, according to Annie, so she’ll share insights for how to develop your style using the influences of things you really like, such as textiles, art, and architecture. There will be plenty of suggestions on how to start your design process and gather inspiration—and, of course, we will touch on those oh-so-important plants. 

*If you are interested in classes similar to this, please join us for a three-part course, Garden Ideas That Work, which will offer a deeper dive into the garden design process. This unique set of classes will be taught by a trio of renowned UK landscape designers.

About the Presenter

Annie Guilfoyle is an award-winning designer and an RHS Chelsea Flower Show Silver Medal winner. After studying horticulture at Capel Manor College in Enfield, Middlesex, she earned a BA Honours Degree in garden design from Middlesex University. Annie combines running a successful garden design consultancy with lecturing and writing on the subject. Annie’s design work has featured on several television programs, including Small Town Gardens on the BBC.  For 18 years Annie was the director of garden design at KLC School of Design at Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, where she was instrumental in establishing the highly acclaimed garden design courses. Many of Annie’s students have gone on to become award-winning designers.  As garden course consultant at West Dean College near Chichester, West Sussex, Annie is responsible for the development of the educational program and has developed an educational allotment where students can learn about growing food. Annie also teaches a monthly course called The Art and Craft of Garden Design at Great Dixter House and Gardens.