The Courtyard Garden: A Pocket of Calm (with Galvanised Glamour)

About this guide

You know that feeling when you come home and the front of the house just welcomes you? That’s what the Courtyard Garden is for me.

At heart, it’s a gravelled corner off the driveway. Yet over the years it has become one of the most-loved spaces in my garden and a firm favourite with my Instagram followers. Inspired by visits to Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, this romantic mash-up of Vita Sackville-West’s iconic White Garden and Dixter’s unforgettable porch is now a sun-drenched haven of pots, climbers, and roses.

This beautifully designed 27-page PDF blends story, practical advice, plant list, and richly illustrated photography. It’s part tour, part inspiration, part manual, showing how even the smallest space can feel elegant, serene, and abundant.

What’s inside

• The story of how the Courtyard Garden was created and evolved
• Layering pots and plants for structure and flow
• Planting combinations in whites and greens, with seasonal highlights
• Practical tips on containers, watering, and pruning
• Inspiration drawn from Sissinghurst and Great Dixter
• Beautiful photography throughout — full spreads and close-up details

Why you’ll love it

• Practical and inspiring, whether you’re working with a courtyard, terrace, or compact patio
• Packed with ideas you can adapt to your own space
• A richly illustrated 27-page PDF to enjoy on your tablet, laptop, or as a printed keepsake