Nicola Stocken
Gardens photographer and writer specialising in magazine features of images and text
An elegant contemporary garden with lawn, patio and decked terrace surrounded by colour and texture
A well designed child friendly garden for all the family, with trampoline and sandpit amongst colourful planting
A step-by-step of a child planting a terracotta bowl with Alpine plants
Step-by-step of a child planting a collectible wheelbarrow with succulents
A step-by-step creating seaside themed pots and display for children
A thoughtfully designed garden enriches a child’s early years with excitement, stimulation, mystery and discovery
A clever garden layout makes the most of an unusual fan-shaped plot and is enjoyed all year round
A small town family garden, terraced on three different levels, with borrowed views of distant trees
With spring bulbs in flower, it’s an ideal time for the kids to pick a fresh garden posie for their Mum
A clever design with pergola, sunken potager and summer flowers creates a space for entertaining
Resting between town and countryside, this family garden integrates play areas and summer flower borders
Flower pressing is making a comeback, not only as a children’s hobby, but also as a craft
A step-by-step of a child planting a miniature herb garden in a wooden bowl.