ssh scapes

Meet the designers of Fettercairn Wilderness Retreat Balcony Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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 ssh scapes are Sonia Kamel, Sally Giles and Helier Bowling – career changers in their 50s who met whilst completing the KLC Diploma in Garden Design in 2023.

Sonia Kamel is based in London and previously ran her own interior design company for 17 years before re­training and since completing her Diploma has worked as a garden designer for The Outsiders, alongside her collaboration with ssh scapes.

Sally Giles is based in Solihull and previously worked in the pensions industry. Prior to re-training with KLC Sally ran a small garden business growing, supplying and maintaining filled plant containers for local businesses. Since graduating, in addition to her collaborations with ssh scapes, she has set up her own local garden design business.

Helier Bowling is from Hampshire and previously worked as a lawyer. Prior to re-training with KLC she ran a small online business helping people to sow and grow cut flower gardens from seed. Since completing the diploma, she has been designing gardens locally and continuing to run her online courses in addition to her collaborations with ssh scapes.

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ssh scapes say: “Together we have a shared love of simplicity, naturalistic planting, vibrant colours and sustainable practical solutions that benefit the birds, bees, pollinators and people. Our collaboration works well as we bring different skills to the design table. Sonia is our artist with an amazing sense of colour and design flair who brings our ideas to life visually; Sally is the driving force bringing creativity, construction know how and organisational skills and Helier is our expert plantswoman who ensures our planting combinations both look sensational and meet the brief.”

In 2023 ssh scapes were awarded an RHS Silver-gilt medal for their Resilient Pocket Garden Strive and Thrive at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival.

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