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Sophie
- Rate £35
- Response 14h
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Students16
Number of students Sophie has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Sophie has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
£35/hr
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1st lesson free
- Gardening
- Organic vegetable growing
- Permaculture
- Forestry
Professional British Garden Designer with a decade of design and horticultural expertise offering fun, engaging lessons to help you connect with your space and grow gardening confidence!
- Gardening
- Organic vegetable growing
- Permaculture
- Forestry
Lesson location
- Online
Recommended
Sophie is a respected member of our tutor community. She is highly recommended for her commitment and the quality of her lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Sophie
My teaching journey started about five years ago now, in the depths of the covid-19 lockdown.
As a professional garden designer (and plant nut), I realised many people stuck at home were seeing and *actually noticing* their outdoor spaces for the first time, possibly ever. Curious people, desperate for a creative, grounding hobby that might bring them some peace and satisfaction in a world otherwise lost to mindless scrolling and terrifying global headlines. Well, I knew that that hobby was horticulture, and that I could help!
Fast forward, and I’ve seen my students go from total beginners to being able to walk down a street and name every plant they see – *in latin!* They’re teaching their kids about growing food and connecting with their grandparents over their favourite flowers.
My expertise comes from years of studying; starting with a degree in Landscape Architecture, Royal Horticultural Society qualifications plus a certificate in permaculture design; plus years more of working in the garden design field. I had the privilege of working for two of London's top garden designers and RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winners for several years, bringing stunning urban and country estate gardens to life. I then took my knowledge to a national environmental charity, designing teaching gardens for schools and working with communities to improve their urban spaces.
Always keen to learn, my latest adventure is an extended sabbatical in New Zealand, propagating native trees for habitat restoration, learning the arts of viticulture and high-end garden maintenance.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Are you eager to unlock the full potential of your outdoor space, but unsure where to start? Look no further! As a seasoned garden design expert with a passion for sharing knowledge, I offer personalised tutoring to guide you every step of the way.
With my expert guidance, you'll learn how to:
· Assess your garden's unique conditions and create a tailored design plan
· Select the perfect plants for your climate and soil type
· Incorporate hard landscaping (paths, patios etc)
· Implement sustainable and eco-friendly practices
· Bring your vision to life with confidence and creativity
My teaching style is supportive, interactive, and flexible, ensuring you feel comfortable and empowered throughout the process. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I'll provide personalised attention and expert advice to help you achieve your garden goals.
Let's work together to transform your outdoor space into a stunning oasis that brings you joy and serenity for years to come. Contact me today to schedule your garden design tutoring sessions and start growing your dream garden!
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Review
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5 (8 reviews)
Perfect! Sophie is very knowledgeable and customized a plan specific to what I want to learn. She is friendly and encouraging. I am very excited to learn with Sophie
Perfect! Sophie is patient, accommodating and generous with her knowledge. It was a great session and looking forward to more.
Perfect! I had such a wonderful time taking lessons with Sophie. As a complete beginner to gardening, I really appreciated the way she taught me the fundamentals—everything from soil and garden design to different types of plants and how to identify them. I now feel excited to put my new skills and knowledge into practice. It was also a real pleasure chatting with Sophie each week, as she’s such a warm and friendly person. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Perfect! Amazing! Have completed our first lession and looking forward to the next 12 lessons prescribed!
Perfect! Sophie is a passionate, very knowledgable, patient and kind teacher. She works with what you are interested in and for me it has been the botany side but also i want to build my own balcony garden and she makes the her teaching incredibly engaging and works at a pace you like.
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Recommendations
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3
I would absolutely recommend Sophie if you are looking for gardening lessons. She is patient and has a whole curriculum that you will benefit from. She's been of great help to us when trying to design our new garden and I can't recommend her enough. I am confident she won't disappoint. Thanks again, Sophie!
I had such a wonderful time taking lessons with Sophie. As a complete beginner to gardening, I really appreciated the way she taught me the fundamentals, everything from soil and garden design to different types of plants and how to identify them. I now feel excited to put my new skills and knowledge into practice. It was also a real pleasure chatting with Sophie each week, as she’s such a warm and friendly person. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Sophie is an excellent teacher and I have learned so much from her so far. She is always prepared for lessons and checks to make sure we are heading in the right direction for me. Her homework assignments are great (yes, homework can be fun!) and she takes the time to go through each assignment with you which really helps bring perspective. I absolutely recommend her!!
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Rates
Rate
- £35
Pack prices
- 5h: £175
- 10h: £350
online
- £35/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Sophie will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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