Barbara Bourke, My Garden (000)

Styles: Coastal, English cottage, Formal, Rural, Water, Wildlife

Soil types: Clay

Soil drainage: Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive

Soil pH: Neutral

Light: Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade

Aspect: North, South, East, West

Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered

Hardiness: Hardy (H4)

Barbara Bourke's garden plan

There is not a published plan for this garden yet.

Plants in Barbara Bourke's garden

Lithodora diffusa 'Heavenly Blue' (Purple gromwell 'Heavenly Blue')

Trollius chinensis 'Golden Queen' (Globeflower 'Golden Queen')

Cosmos 'Chocamocha' (Cosmos 'Chocamocha')

Plants Barbara Bourke wants

Anthriscus sylvestris 'Ravenswing' (Purple cow parsley)

Anthriscus sylvestris (Cow parsley)

Clematis 'Franziska Marie' (Clematis 'Franziska Marie')

Barbara Bourke

About me
I trained with John Brookes once my children were at school or older and practiced garden design in the West of Ireland, with occasional forays to Dublin. The economic crash has been been both reason and excuse for retiring, though I still advise former clients if they need help. At last I have time time to tend my own garden, and am writing a book as well doing my 'day' job of being PA to my husband. I'm passionate about trees, design, plants, dogs and also find people amazing ..... though of course, a small minority are amazing in the wrong way...! My garden and design hero is John Brookes, who has constantly been ahead of his time whilst never sacrificing beauty for sensationalism. I am happily married to a lawyer though miss three of my four children who live abroad: 2 in Australia and 1 in South Africa, but no better places for an avid plant-person to visit!

Gardening expertise
Very Keen