We are a small, dedicated team of gardeners with a wealth of experience and knowledge. All of us have formal horticulture/RHS training.
We pride ourselves on bringing personable, professional and expert service to our clients.
James
I founded Eltringham Gardens in 2016. I am RHS trained and have workied on prestigious & inspiring Gardens in London.
I studied at Capel Manor in London progressing through the Royal Horticultural Society diploma in horticulture. I also completed the Diploma in Plantsmanship, Planting design & Principles of constructed Garden design. I have also completed various hard landscaping courses at Capel Manor.
I am currently completing RHS Level 3
Hannah
I have been working at Eltrinham Gardens for 6 years. I have done various hortitcultural training. Recently completing RHS Level 2. I have a love and fascination for plants and their healing ability. I feel a deep spiritual connection with plants. I have worked in connection with local herbalist and intend on learning more about biodynamic growing.
I am also a qualified Sound Healer. I would love to combine these two and create beautiful healing gardens.
Phil
I have been working for Eltringham Gardens since September 2022. I decided to change career and embarked on RHS Level 2 training. I absolutely love being a gardener, outside in all weather and emersed in nature!
I have a healthy addiction for houseplants and have been an Aquascaping enthusiast since 2017.
Leila
I have been working at Eltringham Gardens since August 2021 after a career change to Horticulture during the pandemic. I studied RHS level 2 and Level 3 Plants & Planting Design. I love working outdoors and watching the change of the seasons in the gardens. My love of nature and plants inspires my work as an artist.
Paddy
I’ve been in Horticulture for nearly 4 years now, and with Eltringham Gardens for 2 of those. I love working outside, I love working with my skilled colleagues, and I love having an impact on on someone’s garden. Something that is personal to our clients, and being given the opportunity to collaborate and improve their space. I am currently doing my RHS level 2 certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development, and am already applying that knowledge to my work. I look forward to further developing my knowledge in 2026.
Gina
I have worked at Eltringham Gardens since May 2024. I completed my Level 2 training at Walworth Garden, an organic community space in South London. I am passionate about sustainable gardening practices, food growing and making green spaces accessible for everyone. I ran a small community garden for 3 years, growing a range of edible and wild plants, where we would organise workshops, lectures and art exhibitions based around urban green spaces.
Emily
I began working with the team in March 2025 and am currently studying for my RHS Level 2 qualification at Regent’s Park. After previously completing a degree in Psychology, I discovered horticulture and was drawn to the powerful connection between nature and mental wellbeing.
In the future, I plan to venture into garden design as I’m drawn to creating peaceful, beautiful spaces that support how people feel, while also working in harmony with native plants and biodiversity.
