The Garden Journal

How to use colour in the garden: A Designer’s Guide
How to use colour in the garden: A Designer’s Guide
Jul 25, 2025by Keri Fitzpatrick Garden Landscape Designer
Garden designer Keri shares her thoughtful approach to using colour in the garden — from tonal planting schemes and foliage layering to statement pieces like glazed pots and water features. Rooted in feeling rather than fashion, this guide explores how colour can shape atmosphere, create rhythm, and bring lasting beauty to your outdoor space.
RECIPES TO SAVOUR THE SEASON: SUMMER
RECIPES TO SAVOUR THE SEASON: SUMMER
Jul 17, 2025by Claire Hurst
Savour summer evenings with our spicy margarita recipe and explore the newly relaunched Repton collection—crafted for relaxed, refined outdoor living.
woven garden armchair and bistro table set in a small patio space under the dappled light of trees. 2 friends enjoying a quiet drink together
Making the Most of Small Garden Spaces
Jun 23, 2025by Hannah Voak
No matter the size, every outdoor space has the potential to become a natural extension of your home, blurring the lines between indoors and out. These simple ideas will help...
table laid to savour summer salads in the garden
RECIPES TO SAVOUR THE SEASON: SALADS
Jun 21, 2025by Claire Hurst
Savour golden summer evenings with our shaved asparagus and courgette salad—a vibrant mix of fresh greens, creamy mozzarella and toasted seeds. It’s the kind of dish made for easy summer...
In conversation with The Table Stylist by Lucy Pateman
In conversation with The Table Stylist by Lucy Pateman
Jun 20, 2025by Lucy Pateman The Table Stylist
There’s a certain kind of gathering that only happens outdoors. Where the light is softer, conversations stretch out, and the table becomes the heart of it all. It’s this feeling...
SAVOUR THE SEASON: RASPBERRY BELLINI
SAVOUR THE SEASON: RASPBERRY BELLINI
May 23, 2025by Claire Hurst
There’s something about a late summer afternoon that invites a slower rhythm. The light is softer, the air warmer, and time seems to stretch — just enough to enjoy one...
In Conversation With Sophia Pelizzoli
In Conversation With Sophia Pelizzoli
May 22, 2025by Sophia Pelizzoli
Sophia Pelizzoli is a cook, ceramicist and table stylist who brings people together through beautiful, thoughtful hosting. On her Instagram @sophiapelizzoli, she shares her recipes, hand-painted ceramics and elegant tables...
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In Conversation With Club Matters: 3 Tablescaping trends to take you from spring to summer
Apr 17, 2025by Club Matters
As the days stretch a little longer and the sun begins to linger, our thoughts naturally turn to life outdoors. Gentle Easter lunches beneath blossom-laced branches, relaxed bank holiday brunches...
Our charity initiative with National Garden Scheme
Our charity initiative with National Garden Scheme
Apr 14, 2025by Claire Hurst
At Gardenesque, we’ve always believed that outdoor spaces hold a special kind of power, not just for those who tend them, but for the wider community too.  That belief is...

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