Phil Smith is the Head Gardener at Wollerton Old Hall Garden in Shropshire. Taking the reins in 2016, Phil has continued to develop and maintain what is widely regarded as one of the finest examples of an English Country Garden. Full of exuberant colour, themed borders and crisply manicured topiary, Wollerton Old Hall offers something [...]

Since Graduating from the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Colm has had a diverse career gaining experience in many areas of the horticultural industry before being appointed head ornamental gardener in Airfield Estate in 2013. Inheriting a garden that had undergone a major redesign, Colm’s initial task was to manage the transition of the gardens [...]

Troy Scott Smith was born and brought up in Yorkshire and it was there amongst the wonderful countryside that he developed an appreciation of plants and later where he began his career in horticulture and it is the natural world that nourishes and inspires him most deeply. Coming from a family of great naturalists, it [...]

James Wickham is a regular contributor to ‘The Irish Garden’ and has worked for ‘Gardeners' World’ magazine and at the RHS Garden Wisley.   Now based in County Roscommon, James works as a garden designer and freelance garden writer.  His garden is home to a collection of plants that are highly personal, often reflecting James's friendship with many [...]