Playing in a band the early 1990's there was clearly a strong creative streak in John Williams, but after a few years struggling to pay the bills, he decided to settle for a 'proper job' in the energy industry. He worked for several utility giants, ultimately becoming a very successful consultant. But after several long years, he felt compelled to re-assess his work/life balance. He had always wanted to be self-employed but pondered how he could combine his creative talents with his commercial skills to do something new which he could feel passionate about. Read more...
Prior to pursuing her career as a garden designer, Kate Poore had 17 years experience as a broadcast TV designer, 10 of which were at the BBC in London. As a result she had a wealth of design experience and professionalism to bring with her when she decided on a change of direction. Read more...
Thirty-two year old Andrew Stevenson was already a graduate of Landscape Architecture before taking the Garden Design School Diploma Course. Having completed his degree in 1994 he joined Nottcutts, one of the UK’s leading nurseries, then moved to Chessington Garden Centre where he has been Landscape Manager for the past five years. Read more...
Maureen Lock had previously held several jobs in international sales and marketing with blue-chip companies such as Philips Telecom and Eastern Electricity. She made a conscious decision to leave the ‘rat race’ in 2001.
After relocating to Dorset, it was only a matter of months before Maureen felt ready for a new project. In common with many Garden Design School students, she decided to explore ways in which she could turn her life-long love of gardening, planting and design into a career. Read more...
Where are they now?
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