Clumps of naturalised snowdrops dot the lawns of the winter country garden caught in the grip of frost. Gently curving beds and pathways lead out from the 1740s cottage
The first encounter with John and Jackie Coppings’ garden beckons you to wander idly through woodland, past borders and terraces; to linger in shady retreats or sunlit spaces alike. ‘I like things to flow and connect – there is no such thing as a straight line in nature, and our garden reflects that with curving lines,’ says Jackie.
Her design is based on the idea of a journey – both in a physical and mindful sense. ‘I wanted the garden to be meaningful; everything has a deeper connection,’ she explains. Beneath a
