GardensDB - Alana Sims Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fpeople%2Falana-sims) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fpeople%2Falana-sims) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](https://gardensdb.com/help) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/alana-sims/cover_photo.webp?v=0ade0871-8b73-46ac-b93f-92ddb5f0aad2) [People](https://gardensdb.com/people) ![Alana Sims](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/alana-sims/profile_photo.jpg) Alana Sims ============ Garden Designer Co-Founder at [GardensDB](https://gardensdb.com/companies/gardensdb) Level 2 At a glance Gardens 3 Designed 3 Organisations 3 Volunteering 6 [ gardensdb.com ](https://www.gardensdb.com) In their own words -------------------- I bring a unique blend of creativity and technical expertise to every project, underpinned by my background in textile design and a RHS Level 2 diploma in Horticulture. After a fulfilling 15-year corporate career, I made the leap to pursue my true passion—crafting green spaces that inspire and connect people with nature. My work focuses on designing plant-rich environments that are as functional as they are visually captivating. A core element of my practice is enhancing biodiversity, ensuring every space I create becomes a haven for both people and wildlife. With growing experience in the design and build process, I thrive on collaboration within dynamic teams and am continuously advancing my technical skills. Staying at the forefront of emerging technologies, I am driven to evolve as a designer and deliver thoughtful, impactful spaces that celebrate the natural world. Contact --------- - [ gardensdb.com ](https://www.gardensdb.com) - [ alanasims\_gardendesign ](https://www.instagram.com/alanasims_gardendesign) Gardens --------- - ![The Golden Garden](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/gardens/the-golden-garden/primary_image.webp?v=39db934b-49d0-4056-bc1a-7dec11edb1dd) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-golden-garden) Cube Garden 360° photo RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025 The Golden Garden Alana Sims, Kiera Jamison - ![Garden Tigers](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/gardens/garden-tigers/primary_image.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/garden-tigers) Garden Makers Competition Royal Windsor Flower Show 2025 Garden Tigers Alana Sims, Kiera Jamison - ![West Dean Trade Stand](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/gardens/west-dean-trade-stand/primary_image.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/west-dean-trade-stand) Trade Stand RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 West Dean Trade Stand Alana Sims Organisations --------------- ### Current 2 - [ ![GardensDB](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/gardensdb/logo.webp) GardensDB Co-Founder ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/gardensdb) - [ ![KLC School of Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/education-institution/klc-school-of-design/logo.webp) KLC School of Design Tutor ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institution/klc-school-of-design) ### Previously 1 - [ ![KLC School of Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/education-institution/klc-school-of-design/logo.webp) KLC School of Design Tutor 2024 - 2025 ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institution/klc-school-of-design) Volunteering -------------- - [ A Little Garden of Shared Knowledge sponsored by Viking RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 · Balcony Garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/a-little-garden-of-shared-knowledge-sponsored-by-viking) - [ Addleshaw Goddard: Flourish in the City RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 · Small Show Garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/addleshaw-goddard-flourish-in-the-city) - [ RHS Chelsea Repurposed RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 · Feature Garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/rhs-chelsea-repurposed) - [ Strive and Thrive RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2024 · Pocket Planting ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/strive-and-thrive) - [ Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 Garden RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 · Show Garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/terrence-higgins-trust-bridge-to-2030-garden) - [ The RSPCA Garden RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 · Sanctuary Garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-rspca-garden) Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/5f59565e-7399-49c5-b122-cc63c1793978/conversions/Cube-Side-Visual-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/46626c12-e742-446b-aa1e-f71eaf3fbffd/conversions/Woodland-Isokon-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b4a5c9c1-0bf5-4745-b81a-947df690ed43/conversions/Isokon-Front-Visual--gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b47d3303-9ee4-4086-bdcc-2cfc22f73cd0/conversions/Courtyard-Visual--gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7ff49fb0-5f65-486d-bd19-4bc710c77fa9/conversions/Courtyard-from-window-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fbc5b0ae-d63e-46b8-861b-912e9e164ad8/conversions/Isokon-Planting-plan-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1553a9c8-993b-4e86-8f8c-be02f358d6bf/conversions/Bouncing-back-moodboard-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7600e302-3b0b-45d1-9e33-3f68838784e0/conversions/Roof-Terrace-Visual-Final--gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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