Olivia Southgate

Having spent 8 years building my career as a Lloyd’s underwriter, I decided I needed to pursue my love of plants. Garden Design provides me with a perfect solution.

My portfolio demonstrates that I can combine my creative flare, with my analytical experience and love of all things plants, thus creating gardens that are beautiful and functional.

I have a strong connection with the outdoors, and find being in nature particularly peaceful. My desire is to create these spaces for others; to realise the positive mental benefits of gardens.

My previous experience of a successful team working environment coupled with my ability to say yes and just get stuck in to a challenge, puts me in a good position to start my career as a garden designer.