I’m Angharad,
founder of Studio Hari.
I love plants and creating gardens.
My work is motivated by a deep interest in the natural landscape, as well as a respect for thoughtful, beautiful design.
I am motivated by creating spaces where people and nature come together for the benefit of each other.
I have worked professionally in the design world for over twenty years, as an author, journalist, editor and academic. Following
a life-long interest in plants and gardens,
I trained at Capel Manor College, gaining
a full three-year diploma in Garden Design, including a year of training focused on Plants & Planting.
As a designer, my process is driven by research and dialogue. I aim to fully understand a space and the people who will use it before beginning to shape it. Craft and sustainability are hand-in-hand at the heart of my ethos as a designer — sourcing materials and plants that have a connection to the location, and working with local makers and suppliers.
Sustainability is also about the life of the garden beyond design — creating something special that inspires people to enjoy day-to-day and for years to come.
Hello
Some recent projects
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Japanese Maple Courtyard (Lambeth)
A tiny but beautiful courtyard garden for a listed building. Transformed from a damp dreary problem area into a vibrant, welcoming space inspired by the client’s Mexican heritage and world travels. Bespoke planters, bench seating and outdoor cooking area.
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Moor Grass Garden (Walthamstow)
A nature-rich, architecturally-inspired spatial and planting design for a rear garden, creating a dynamic layout and introducing height and texture through plants.
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Nature Friendly New Build Garden (Daventry)
Complete design of a small new-build garden packed with features including raised beds, small trees, gravel garden, plants for pollinators and habitat bench.