Huge congratulations to all our members exhibiting at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival this week and to all of those who were awarded medals this morning including:
* @katerina_kantalis_gardendesign - Awarded GOLD, Best Get Started Garden and Best Construction for The Mediterraneo Garden
* @julietsargeant FSGD - Awarded SILVER GILT and Best Show Garden for The Lion King Anniversary Garden
* @nichoward MSGD - Awarded SILVER GILT and Best Construction for The Sounds of Adventure Garden
* @timjenningsdesign - Awarded SILVER GILT for A Four Season Sanctuary
* @smaygarden - Awarded SILVER GILT for The Moonshadow Moth Garden
* @spcgardendesign - Awarded SILVER for The Making Sense Garden
* @ssh_scapes - Awarded SILVER GILT for Strive and Thrive
* @melaniehickgardens - Awarded SILVER GILT for The Climate-Forward Garden
* @nilufer_danis - Awarded SILVER for The Way of Saint James
Wishing all of them a wonderful week!
Gardens pictured by: Katerina Kantalis, Juliet Sargeant FSGD, Nic Howard MSGD
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The SGD Student Awards have been a springboard for some of the biggest names in garden design, boosting their visibility and reputation at the very start of their career.
Now it's your chance. Enter before 25th September this year to take advantage of discounted entry fees and give yourself the opportunity to join our impressive list of alumni.
If you are a Student Member, Pre-registered Member or Friend of the SGD who graduated in 2023 or who will be graduating in 2024 you are now invited to submit projects in one or more of our three Student Award categories:
* Commercial Design
* Domestic Design
* Urban Sustainability
There is no limitation on the size or type of project or number of project entries you can submit. Judges will be looking for outstanding design skills and a demonstration of a clear understanding of the brief provided.
In line with the SGD’s continued commitment to addressing the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis, a stipulation of all entries is that gardens must benefit the environment by demonstrating sustainability and biodiversity. Gardens with artificial turf or foliage will not be accepted.
Entry information, guidelines and application forms are now available on the SGD Website. Follow the link in our bio
Garden design by @sophie_knittel_design finalist at the SGD Student Awards 2024
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The SGD welcomes members from all over the world and we are delighted to see more and more international designers going through the accreditation process.
This month, congratulations go to Bangkok-based designer Tawatchai Sakdikul @Ginggaanbai who has passed his second project on the pathway to becoming a fully registered member. We are delighted to welcome him to the Society.
To find out more about Tawatchai's work visit .
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To find out more about the SGD membership and our accreditation process, please visit our website or watch the film on our YouTube channel. Links in our bio.
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Don't miss the July issue of our Garden Design Journal along with all the latest industry this issue includes:
* A report from Kyrgyzstan with garden designer and ecologist Ed O'Brien
* A detailed look at Becca Duncan MSGD's coastal garden in East Lothian that was inspired by the local ecology;
* Advice on how a wildflower meadow can be successfully designed into a garden
* An early look at how the new Biodiversity Net Gain regulations can apply to garden design
* Robert Hughes MSGD's garden design for a new home built on a brownfield site
* John Wyer FSGD on the joy of 'Open Garden' season
Follow the link in our bio to subscribe and never miss an issue.
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Cover image: Getty Images/Richard Newstead
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We couldn't stage our annual SGD Awards Ceremony without the generous support of our sponsors.
Today, we want to thank @alitex_ (one of our Gold Sponsors) for their continued support of the SGD's Lifetime Achievement Award, which they have been sponsoring since the SGD Awards first launched in 2012.
In their own words, Alitex says:
We design and manufacture the finest bespoke aluminium glasshouses. With over 70 years’ experience in the industry, Alitex is highly regarded by their customers and among many in the horticultural world.
From large bespoke aluminium greenhouse projects to their official National Trust Greenhouses, all our structures are built with the highest quality aluminium for a beautiful long-lasting finish. Testament to this is their greenhouse collection with the National Trust and endorsement from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Our aim is to provide a complete turnkey service for their customers. From initial enquiry, they are on hand to guide you through the process and remain there for you long after the installation of your greenhouse.
For further information, please visit:
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This garden was designed by Amanda Hembrough who has passed her first project in the SGD accreditation process.
Congratulation to Amanda and best of luck on your journey to becoming a fully Registered Member of the Society.
Find out more about Amanda work at @hembroughgardendesign or visit her website .
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To find out more about SGD membership and being endorsed by the only professional association for garden designers in the UK visit our website or follow the link in our bio.
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With the number of @airbnb listings in the UK having quadrupled over the last six years, the desire for low-maintenance gardens is leading to a rise in the use of environmentally-damaging materials such as plastic grass, as well as the inclusion of large expanses of patio at the expense of greenery.
As the holiday season looms, we've created a Green & Easy Garden Checklist to help holiday hosts and landlords create low-maintenance gardens that can still benefit wildlife and the environment.
Airbnb already offers advice to hosts on how to make their homes more sustainable, including ways to improve energy, heating and water usage efficiency indoors, but gardens are currently overlooked.
With rental gardens also increasingly featuring ‘resort style’ features such as hot tubs, firepits and outdoor kitchens, we believe that the need for guidance on how to reduce the carbon footprint in your outdoor space is crucial.
You can find our checklist on the SGD website. .uk or follow the link in our bio.
Garden by @suetownsendgardendesign
With thanks to our members @elkssmith@suetownsendgardendesign , @alicemeachamgardens@haddon.studio@jilaynerickards@lsvgardens@studiocullis and @chasingarcadia_design for their contributions.
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Starting on the journey to SGD accreditation is the first step to being fully endorsed by the only professional association for garden designers in the UK.
This month we are delighted to be able to congratulate designer Laura Burt @lauraburt16 who has passed her first project on the accreditation pathway.
Based in Oxford, Laura designs both private residential gardens and public realm community and commercial projects. To find out more about her work visit
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