Under the deep blue skies of Australia, the seasons are harsh and the landscape untamed, I found my love for plants. An endless curiosity for how they grow, how they shape the world around us, and how they shape us.

Now based in the United Kingdom, I bring those early influences with me, weaving them into a practice that blends design, horticulture, and storytelling. As a garden designer, horticulturist, and journalist, my work is grounded in a deep appreciation and respect for nature and a belief that gardens should be more than just lawns, they are living, breathing expressions of who we are, rooting us in the places we belong.

Through The Gardener’s Lodge, I create and share gardens that feel abundant with life, places where naturalistic gardens is key, wildlife is welcome, and sustainability is the foundation. My design philosophy is simple, gardens should offer both beauty and belonging, an outdoor space that connects us back to nature.

The Gardener’s Lodge is also a space for stories, of gardeners, of plants, of the everyday little moments of joy our garden gives us. Through design, podcasting and writing I hope to inspire others to see their gardens not just as a back yard, but as sanctuaries of creativity, learning, ecology, and joy.

- Mykal Hoare (Founder)