3 minutes | Monday, 5 January 2026
Garden designer Hester Macdonald from the Swiss Gardening School shares her expert advice on how to plan your garden for 2026.
She encourages gardeners to take stock of the past year - noting what flourished, what struggled, and why.
According to Hester, winter is the perfect moment to start a garden journal and observe your space while it’s bare of leaves and shrubbery, helping you see its true structure and potential.
Whether you’re working with a full garden, a small balcony, or a simple window box, Hester explains how to set realistic goals, make thoughtful choices, and design a space that supports your planting ambitions for the year ahead.