The Still Garden is inspired by Scotland and the plants that thrive across the Highlands and Islands.

The plants reference native species to evoke an atmosphere that is immersive, secluded and still. Reclaimed Scottish whisky casks are reconstructed to make new sculptural planters and packed with bold foliage textures and soft mounds. The palette of greens, whites and pinks include coppery tones thatrelate to the central pond – a repurposed copper gin distilling pot.

Slate rescued from a disused quarry in Perthshire is set vertically like the sea walls of the western isles and constructed to resemble a glen between two mountains. The garden celebrates reuse, repurposing and heritage crafts. Container gardening lets us choose our soil, so we can grow plants from places that inspire us, regardless of where we live.

The Still Graden won an RHS Gold Medal and the ‘Best Balcony and Container Garden’ Award.

Whisky barrel planters built by Alec Stevens

Slate wall built by Stone Inspired

Photography by Ellen Wilkinson