Beth Chatto

Absolutely, yeah.

So the front is very sunny, south-facing, so I think we're gonna lean into a Beth Chatto style gravel garden.

Yeah.

Um, which we've never really been able to grow a lot of those plants before, 'cause the field is very heavy clay.

Okay.

And while you're in Essex, you could pop into Beth Chatto's garden as well, couldn't you?

Of course.

Oh, yeah.

Yes.

"Inspired by the gardens of Piet Oudolf and Beth Chatto, the owner has spent the last 10 years creating a beautiful tapestry of color in his garden in Westley Waterless.

Using contemporary design principles and with wildlife in mind, the garden has year-round interest, including drought-tolerant prairie-style borders, pond, topiary, herb garden, fruit trees, greenhouse, and raised vegetable beds."

Sounds very cool to me.