Jeni Cairns strives to create outdoor spaces for private clients and public spaces with a strong ecological emphasis , using a mixture of natural and reclaimed materials creatively to great effect. Jeni has won RHS gold medals for her 2016 WWT working wetlands large show garden at Hampton court which also achieved the tudor rose best show garden. And gold and best summer garden for her 2014 'A space to connect and grow ' garden for arts organisation Metal. she has previously created gardens and borders at Harrogate spring and Autumn flower shows winning best in show 3 times and premier gold.
Here is a selection of both Jeni's hand drawn designs and perspective drawings from different projects and pictures from the finished gardens
pearmeable flooring in the form of gravel and metal grating allows water to soak through
the platform floor is underplanted with ferns and mosses , the circlular platform is suspended over the pond and allows a closer look at the boggy areas
a planted water tank helps to purify the collected rainwater before it feeds into the pond
decorative backdrop of recycled oil drums , insect hotels
Pavilion with partial living roof , decorative metal cut skylight
Industrial metal grating with gravel infill, water feature built from agricultural machinery, Scafold board benches ,Planters and pavilion, predominantly recycled materials
Close up of the fire pit and reclaimed sleeper path
The artist studio we hand built from reclaimed onion boxes, vintage picture frames for windows, planed and sanded scaffold boards for the floor lime waxed. Scaffold board decking,Vintage potato chitting trays make a useful and attractive storage wall. A grain auger makes a beautiful and unusual rain spiral
Ancient apple wood sculptures stand beautifully in the borders which at night become illuminated by hidden lighting
One of the four rough idea plans for the Rookery garden
Rough idea plan for the rookery garden
final design for the rookery garden 'figure of eight ' gravel paths take you on a journey through the garden. with different places to spend time the tranquil seat below the pergola overlooking the wildlife pond. relaxing in the sun on the brick circle. or in the shade of the gazebo. the emphasis of the planting being perennials mixed with grasses and alliums. a beautiful colour palette of purples yellows and blues with texture and form coming from grasses
A garden built using reclaimed materials with beautifully planted borders incorporating dye plants around the scaffold board decking
A perspective view of the Artisan retreat garden
A perspective view of how the border with look
concept sketches of different ideas for the sustainable harmony garden 2011
