Irene Berry started her garden in 2018, after moving from Singapore to a relatively isolated spot in the Scottish Borders. Despite never having gardened before, she has turned a small cobbled courtyard into a slice of South-East Asia. Inspired by visits to Japan, the space helped her transition into a new life in Scotland and helps with the writer’s block she sometimes experiences as an author. The garden is entirely her vision, from the placement of rocks in the stream to create the perfect sound, to the way the paths weave through the space – leaving no opportunity for shortcuts, but plenty of
Space for sanctuary
Apr 11, 2024
3 minutes
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