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He attained a professional diploma in garden design from KLC School of Design in London and the RHS level 2 Certificates in Horticulture with commendations. In 2012 Matthew achieved a gold medal award for his first RHS show garden ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ and it has defined his approach to design ever since. The garden had a powerful narrative and atmosphere which touched emotions and Matthew strives to do this in all of his work. This garden was followed by three gold and ‘best in show’ gardens at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and two silver-gilt medals at RHS Chelsea. Matthew lectures at design colleges, events and conferences both at home and abroad. He also writes for garden publications and has taken part in a number of broadcasting opportunities. Matthew is an RHS shows judge and is a Member of The Society of Garden Designers Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS [ Over The Wall Garden, supported by Takeda ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda) - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS [ Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 Garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/terrence-higgins-trust-bridge-to-2030-garden) - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-best-show-garden/icon.webp) Best Show Garden RHS [ Over The Wall Garden, supported by Takeda ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda) - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-best-construction-award/icon.webp) Best Construction Award RHS [ Over The Wall Garden, supported by Takeda ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda) - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-best-construction-award/icon.webp) Best Construction Award RHS [ Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 Garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/terrence-higgins-trust-bridge-to-2030-garden) Gardens --------- - ![Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 Garden](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/gardens/terrence-higgins-trust-bridge-to-2030-garden/primary_image.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/terrence-higgins-trust-bridge-to-2030-garden) Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-best-construction-award/icon.webp) Best Construction Award RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 Garden Matthew Childs - ![Over The Wall Garden, supported by Takeda](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda/primary_image.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda) Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-best-show-garden/icon.webp) Best Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-best-construction-award/icon.webp) Best Construction Award RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2022 Over The Wall Garden, supported by Takeda Matthew Childs Organisations --------------- ### Current 1 - [ ![Matthew Childs Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/matthew-childs-design/logo.png) Matthew Childs Design Founder ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/matthew-childs-design) ### Previously 1 - [ ![KLC School of Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/education-institution/klc-school-of-design/logo.webp) KLC School of Design Student 2009 ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institution/klc-school-of-design) ![](/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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