Garden Design Garden Advice

'Gardening at its most gracious and magical'

I am delighted to welcome you to the Secret Gardens website. I am an Edinburgh-based garden designer and have been creating gardens and garden buildings since 2000.

My design experience ranges from full garden make-overs to a simple garden freshen-up.  Click onto my portfolio to see a selection of gardens I have completed.  I also design and install garden buildings with green roofs.  Read More...

Photograph of Carolyn

SUNDAY TIMES GARDENING SUPPLEMENT  7th August 2011, Kate Atkinson's garden and her garden designer are featured in the Sunday Times gardening supplement.  Read more...

HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD FROM INTERNATIONAL GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION  The IGPOTY competition was as popular as ever this year.  My photo of the lowly nettle won the judges favour.  Read more...

GARDENING SCOTLAND: GOLD MEDAL AND BEST IN SHOW  In June 2010 I teamed up with Water Gems and Binny Plants to produce an award-winning show garden.  Read more...