About Nicola

I am both photographer and writer, conveying the beauty of gardens and plants through words and pictures that appear in publications all over the world. For 25 years now, I have photographed widely throughout the British Isles, meeting the remarkable people behind lovely English gardens, specialist nurseries and plant collections. A love of nature and gardening runs in the family, and my own garden is a joy.

Nicola’s Garden

Contemporary garden in winter snow, designed by Andy Sturgeon with a framework of oak cubes leading through borders to a riverside deck

Victorian Parterre in Spring

Come early May, and this restored Victorian Parterre is awash with thousands of tulips

Fiddlers Green in June

A coastal cottage garden with spectacular sea views overlooking a bay in the Orkney Isles

Sandhill Farmhouse in April

A formal country garden designed by Rosemary Alexander, founder of the English Gardening School

Eastbrook Avenue in June

A town garden based on a circular theme, featuring a colourful annual display in containers

Planting a Hot Hanging Basket

A step-by-step guide to planting a hanging basket with hot-coloured plants for summer

Pemberton Road in May

A contemporary courtyard garden within a completely redeveloped Victorian house by award-winning architects

Alpine Trough Step-by-Step

A practical guide to planting a stone trough with alpine plants

Autumn Bucket Step by Step

Step-by-step guide to planting an autumn bulb display in a recycled metal bucket

Epimedium National Collection

The charm of epimediums lies in the way their dainty flowers are suspended from long stems that quiver at the slightest movement

John Massey’s garden in April

This plantsman’s garden is a joy in spring, tulips, topiary and woodland filled with fritillaries are amongst the delights

The Avenue in August

An elegant contemporary garden with lawn, patio and decked terrace surrounded by colour and texture

Sweet Peas at Easton Walled Garden

Come midsummer, Easton Walled Gardens is filled with sweet peas, buzzing bees and a sweet fragrance

Vine Cottage in June

A 1.5-acre garden divided into garden rooms with formal courtyard, parterre, cherry walk, terrace and large topiary

Ulting Wick in August

In late summer Ulting Wick brings a blend of vibrant flowers and exotic foliage with Dahlias featuring prominently

Blue Lake Road in July

An inspirational, half-acre garden with lawns, hedges, topiary, wildlife pond and herbaceous borders

South Shoebury Hall in April

A one-acre garden that shimmers with colour from blossoming trees and countless tulips around the listed house

Old Camps in July

A contemporary garden with tones and textures that harmonise with the surrounding Hampshire countryside

Newby Hall in July

At Newby Hall, a seamless transition between generations has ensured the great 25-acre garden has thrived

Old-Fashioned Roses at Daws Hall

Major Iain Grahame has established a remarkable collection of old-fashioned roses, many have a rich heritage

Cournus Kousa in May

Flowering spectacularly for weeks, kousa dogwoods are also prized for winter structure, fruits and handsome foliage

Woodside Avenue in July

A secluded city garden with outdoor living spaces and herbaceous borders designed around curved lines

Colesbourne Park in February

There are few more arresting midwinter sights than a myriad snowdrops carpeting woodland or filling beds and borders

Christmas Wreath Step by Step

Making a decorative door wreath is a sure sign that Christmas is approaching, a fun family activity that fosters a festive spirit.
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