• Matthew Childs MSGD Principal Garden Designer  Matthew has always loved plants and gardens and decided to make this his career in 2007. He attained a professional diploma in garden design from KLC School of Design in London and the RHS level 2 Certif

    Matthew Childs MSGD

    Matthew has always loved plants and gardens and decided to make this his career in 2007. He attained a professional diploma in garden design from KLC School of Design in London and the RHS level 2 Certificates in Horticulture with commendations. In 2012 Matthew achieved a gold medal award for his first RHS show garden ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ and it has defined his approach to design ever since. The garden had a powerful narrative and atmosphere which touched emotions and Matthew strives to do this in all of his work. This garden was followed by three gold and ‘best in show’ gardens at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and two silver-gilt medals at RHS Chelsea.

    Matthew lectures at design colleges, events and conferences both at home and abroad. He also writes for garden publications and has taken part in a number of broadcasting opportunities. Matthew is an RHS shows judge and is a Member of The Society of Garden Designers

  • Clare Shaw

    Clare initially trained as a lawyer and had a successful career in the UK and Australia. She has always had a passion for landscape and plants and so retrained as a garden designer at KLC School of Design in London. She has a keen eye for detail and takes great care to fully understand what our clients need from their outdoor space. She relishes being involved collaboratively to create harmonious spaces which evolve through the seasons and respond to both the history of the site and the wider landscape.

    Clare attained a Distinction from KLC School of Design and completed the RHS Level 2 diploma in Horticulture.

  • Joshua Millard

    Josh originally studied Bespoke Tailoring and Design at University of the Arts London, followed by a successful career running his own brand for seven years. He graduated from KLC School of Design with Distinction and was awarded the Top Student Prize, alongside being nominated as a finalist for the coveted SGD Student Awards.

    His love for nature is rooted in his farming childhood and the romantic sensibility that a landscape evokes. An avid art enthusiast with a meticulous eye for detail. He strives to combine naturalism with form, creating beautifully crafted gardens with longevity at their core which remain sensitive to the surroundings.

  • Clarissa Freeman

    Clarissa originally trained as a lawyer practising at a multinational law firm and a leading global insurance company in London for twelve years. She decided to retrain as a garden designer and follow her passion graduating from KLC School of Design with Distinction and winning the final project prize for the iconic Isokon building.

    Clarissa fell in love with gardening as a child; understanding early on how gardens can affect your emotions and wellbeing. She enjoys working collaboratively with others; listening to clients and meeting their needs while pushing creatively to achieve beautiful and practical spaces.

  • Tim Miller

    Following a career in finance in the City Tim wanted to take a more creative path, being a lover of nature, art and design he undertook a Garden Design Diploma Course at KLC. Following the course, he worked for London Stone gaining an in-depth of knowledge in hard landscaping materials at the same time honing his CAD skills particularly within the 3D realm. He subsequently worked with a number of leading garden design studios and has become an intrinsic member of our design team