Emma debuted at Chelsea Flower Show 2023 with her award winning, five star, Essence of Life Garden. Collaborating with figurative bronze artist Dawn Conn, Kamil Rybak of London Hard Landscapes and Henry White of Reclaimed Design the garden was designed to showcase Dawn’s sculptures.

Emma created an enchanting setting for the sculptures, connecting naturalistic planting with dynamic flowing water.  The specimen Betula albosinensis ‘Fascination’, with their warm tones and peeling papery bark, emerge from the lush understorey planting, while accents of purple, white and yellow flash against verdant foliage.  A soothing, yet vibrant running water feature flows through a reclaimed lock gate, splashing down to a gravel-bed stream, and on under a bridge of reclaimed timber. Here, the sustainable planting echoes the canal habitats throughout the UK and features both flood- and drought-tolerant species.

The serenity of this garden invites you to slow down, take stock, become aware of your surroundings and reconnect with the calmer pace of the natural world. And maybe dip your toe in…