In 2026 we were delighted to be able to join renowned head gardener and plantsman, Troy Scott-Smith for an inspiring day on site at a new 5-acre garden near Bath, currently being designed and developed by Troy. Throughout the day, Troy guided through the creative, practical, and human sides of making a garden: from initial conversations with the client to putting spades in the ground, appointing gardeners, and establishing the long-term infrastructure that will support the garden as it grows.

These exclusive alumni events offer a rare opportunity to see a garden in its formative stages and to understand how a masterplan is developed for both the garden and wider estate.

Where possible, we will also hear directly from the owner and on-site gardeners, gaining multiple perspectives on how a new garden is envisioned, funded, built and maintained.

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