about me

I came to gardening after 15 years working as a commercial photographer in fashion and advertising. I studied at Walworth Garden and feel lucky to have made a career change that I feel so passionate about that also works with my life as a single mum to two energetic little boys.

My past life in the creative industry has very much transferred over to working with plants; understanding the principles of colour, proportion, light, perspective and visual harmony but also a can-do attitude and a willingness to work hard and problem solve.

I’m based in West Norwood, London, and travel to work by cargo bike as much as I can!

You can contact me on 07917 161343 or clairepepper@gmail.com

Here are some of my loves, influences and inspirations in the world of gardening:

Great Dixter and Fergus Garrett

The Inner Temple Garden

The garden at Charleston

Beth Chatto

The Horniman gardens and Errol Fernandes

Jo Thompson

Nigel Dunnett