Nicola Stocken
Gardens photographer and writer specialising in magazine features of images and text
Water adds a touch of magic to gardens, a presence and sound that has the power to calm and soothe
A walled town garden where a long rectangular pool reflects flowers from late spring into summer
Springhead is magical as autumn colour tints trees, and reflections play on the ancient lake by a gazebo and mill
Small, informal town garden with gazebo of spring wisteria, summer flower beds, pool, bridge, lawns and terrace
Pool reflections of autumn dahlia and canna, a kitchen garden brims with vegetables and prairie style borders peak
Small town garden in June with summer flowers, lawn, pool, bridge, waterfall, courtyard, gravel, mirror and deck
Small suburban garden with herbaceous beds, grass paths, thatched summer house and pond edged in marginals