Alison Savage
A Sunday afternoon visit to the gorgeous Sussex Prairie Garden inspired me to leave a long career in publishing and retrain. I began with a diploma in Garden design from the English Gardening School, moving on to a BA (hons) in Garden Design from the University of Greenwich and a Masters in Landscape and Garden History from the School of Advanced Study, University of London.
Rebecca McDougall
Since growing lupins from seed in my parents back garden I’ve loved plants. The pleasure of seeing a combination of plants with different tones, forms and textures is a joy.
I completed the RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture at Capel Manor College in Regents Park and followed this with an RHS Level 3 qualification in Horticulture and Practical Horticulture at Hadlow College. A year traineeship as a Gardener led to employment in a beautiful six acre private garden, where I worked for ten years.
At Savage Gardens I help create planting plans based on form, shape, texture and colour, drawing on my experience as a gardener.
Baxter and Rufus
We’re often to be found sleeping in the office or making mischief in the garden. Either way, we’re crucial to the work of Savage Gardens.
