Natasha Goodfellow
Natasha is a writer, editor and garden lover, writing regularly for publications including Gardens Illustrated, Elle Decoration and Country Life, among others. A former deputy editor of Homes & Antiques magazine, she left to pursue her interest in gardens, becoming the fair manager of GROW London, the contemporary garden fair on Hampstead Heath. She has since worked with award-winning garden designers Luciano Giubbilei and Arabella Lennox-Boyd and with the Boglione family at Petersham Nurseries on their recent books. In 2019 she set up Finch Publishing to publish illustrated guides for garden lovers, the first of which, A London Floral, came out in 2020. A Cotswold Garden Companion comes out in spring 2022. She also curates art and design events at the Garden Museum in London and at Sussex Prairie gardens outside Brighton.
Recent articles by Natasha Goodfellow
A zesty tangerine-coloured roof top garden in London designed by Nigel Dunnett
On the edge of one of London’s busiest roundabouts, Nigel Dunnett has created exciting combinations of drought-tolerant plants for a roof garden that is as unexpected as it is joyful. Words: Natasha Goodfellow, Photographs: Alister Thorpe
This tiny, tranquil city sanctuary garden designed by Harry Holding makes the most of its shady situation
For this small London garden, designer Harry Holding has taken inspiration from the lush textures of tropical forests to create an urban woodland oasis.
Words: Natasha Goodfellow, photographs: Alister Thorpe
This small plot in London has been transformed into an exotic, lush garden that has year-round interest and evokes memories of Kerala
In this Islington garden, designer Declan Buckley has used lush, jungle-style planting to remind his clients of their childhoods in Kerala. Words Natasha Goodfellow Photographs Rachel Warne
Beachside brilliance: a chic, contemporary designer garden on the shore with top coastal plants recommendations
For this contemporary house on the Kent coast,
designer Declan Buckley has created a dramatic,
high-impact garden with the carefree feel of the beach. Words Natasha Goodfellow photographs Clive Nichols
The artist who makes exquisite, nature-inspired pieces from her garden
Allison Sylvester’s beautiful nature-led artworks require close observation – both in their making and in their appreciation. Words Natasha Goodfellow, photographs Rachel Hoile
Inspiring spaces | A wildlife-friendly garden for lovers of mid-century design
Designer Barbara Samitier has transformed an urban orchard into a stylish, wildlife-friendly garden for a couple who love mid-century design as much as they love nature. Photographs Annaïck Guitteny
Colour and lightness in a small family garden
A playful design by Jack Wallington for a family garden in south London is all about concealment and discovery – and for making memories. Words Natasha Goodfellow. Photographs Claire Takacs
Sieves and riddles: discover the company making handmade garden sieves
When Steve Overthrow read that the craft of sieve and riddle making had officially died out in Britain, he knew he had to act. Photographs Lisa Linder
An Australian garden with a magpie approach to planting
Australian gardener Simon Rickard is inspired by the great gardens of Britain but, rather than slavishly copying them, uses plants that will thrive in the Central Highlands of Victoria. Words by Natasha Goodfellow, images by Claire Takacs.
Privacy and garden screening in an urban garden by Studio Cullis
Disguising a neighbouring block of flats was the key requirement in this south London garden, designed by Studio Cullis. Words Natasha Goodfellow, Photographs Rachel Warne and Alister Thorpe
A fun, contemporary garden on Reigate Heath in Surrey
High on a hill just outside Reigate, Surrey, Matthew Childs has created a contemporary pleasure garden that all the family can enjoy. Photographs Alister Thorpe
Inspiring gardens | Lush planting in a hidden small garden
Lush planting and a meandering path give this city garden by Stefano Marinaz a magical, otherworldly feel. Words Natasha Goodfellow, photographs Alister Thorpe
Combinations for later-summer planting
Esther Schonenberg of Dutch nursery Festina Lente gives her advice on creating a long season of colour in the garden. Photographs by Maayke de Ridder
A romantic country garden in the city by Matthew Wilson
Designer Matthew Wilson worked with the existing layout and materials of this London garden to make it suitable for a young family, retaining its romantic, country feel
How to use colour and layers in small gardens
Landscape architect George Cullis has transformed a dark, enclosed London courtyard into a green oasis using a limited colour palette. Here's how he makes colour work in a small garden
A space revived: a modern small courtyard garden in London
Landscape architect George Cullis has transformed a dark, enclosed London courtyard into a green oasis, alive with birds, insects and the subtle rhythms of nature. Photographs Katharine Peachey
Upton Wold: a garden aged to perfection
When Ian and Caroline Bond first came to Upton Wold, they knew it would be years before they would see the garden as they envisioned it. Words Natasha Goodfellow, photographs Jason Ingram
Karen Liebreich on Chiswick Flower Market, fruit gluts, and never taking 'no' for an answer
The driving force behind the new Chiswick Flower Market and countless horticultural campaigns in west London on fruit gluts, fairness and never taking 'no' for an answer. Photograph Charlie Hopkinson
A Kent garden inspired by Great Dixter's borders
Inspired by Great Dixter’s mixed borders, Andy Salter has conjured a dynamic garden full of surprise on a plot in Kent. Photographs Claire Takacs
New planting ideas for small gardens
Discover the perfect planting for your small, unusually shaped plot. Let this lushly planted small city garden designed by Stefano Marinaz be your guide. Words Natasha Goodfellow, photographs Alister Thorpe.
Dream Houses: Discover Yukihiro Akama’s extraordinary wooden sculptures
Dreamed, imagined or seen? Yukihiro Akama’s sculptures blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Photography Lisa Linder
A small east London garden with a characterful and relaxed design by Ula Maria
Using different layers of planting, designer Ula Maria has created the space with soul her clients desired, full of contrast and character. Photographs Rachel Warne
Book review | Rewild Your Garden by Frances Tophill
An attractively illustrated book that makes a strong case for the idea – when it comes to biodiversity, at least – that a little less control goes a long way.
A tranquil sanctuary in central London
In this city garden, designer Alasdair Cameron has made the most of wildly differing levels to create a dynamic yet tranquil modern space – a refuge from London’s busy street. Photographs Jason Ingram