Our Team
Helen Foulkes
After previously working in the NHS and MOD as a RGN nurse a change in career took me from working in Occupational Health and GP practice nursing to horticulture. Wanting to carry on a caring role and utilising my occupational health skills but in a different field I obtained my RHS qualifications with the Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh and Horticultural Therapy Awards with Thrive. I provide advice to clients on how to make the most of their garden spaces from window boxes and balconies to small gardens and themed beds. I have worked for 3 years designing and providing social therapeutic horticulture sessions to secondary school students with SEN in a specialist school setting. Military Veterans and private clients in a variety of gardens through out the county. I am now based in the Scottish Boarders.
By taking part in gardening projects no matter how small it enables us to re-focus, unwind and appreciate the nature around us. It is now well evidenced that well-being improves when we come into contact with nature and the outdoors.
Rosemary Tew
From a young age, I have always had a passion for nature, the outdoors, and gardening, which, stemmed from helping my grandparents and mother in their gardens.
I previously worked as a Royal Engineer Officer within the British Armed Forces. Having gained so many skills from the Army I decided that it was time for a change.
I started my career in Horticulture by volunteering in my holidays and weekends and soon decided to make it my full time career. I completed a practical placement with the WFGA and completed my RHS level 2.
I love creating versatile spaces which suit the client and will stand the test of time. Whether this be a pot display or a border redesign.
I am passionate about bringing gardening to the younger generations and making it accessible for everyone.
Our Credentials
RHS Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Plant Growth, Propagation and Development
RHS Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance
Thrive Therapeutic Approach to Gardening in Schools with Children and Young people with SEN and Disabilities
Thrive Award in STH
Completed the Work and Retrain As a Gardener Scheme
Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1)
Higher education diploma in Occupational health
Association for Project Management - Project Fundamentals Qualification Project Fundamentals
CMI - Certificate Level 5 Management and Leadership
Mental Health First Aider
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
DBS checked and approved
RGN Registered general nurse retired