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[Claim this page](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fonboarding%3Fstep%3Dclaim-person%26person%3D284) At a glance Gardens 1 Designed 1 Awards 1 [ nicolaoakey.com (opens in a new tab) ](https://www.nicolaoakey.com/) In their own words -------------------- Nicola's experience in garden design is broad and achievement-filled. She completed a diploma in garden design in 2013 and then, two years later, created her first show garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live for which she received an RHS Gold Medal. In 2018 she was the only female finalist in the RHS Young Designer of the Year competition at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show. Her highly praised design was awarded a Silver-Gilt Medal and featured on BBC television. A year later, Nicola went on to win Pro Landscaper's prestigious '30 Under 30' award, recognising her as one of the UK’s up-and-coming designers. Contact --------- - [ nicolaoakey.com (opens in a new tab) ](https://www.nicolaoakey.com/) - [ +44 (0)7516 663358 ]() - [ nicola@nicolaodesign.co.uk ](mailto:nicola@nicolaodesign.co.uk) - [ nicolaodesign on Facebook (opens in a new tab) ](https://www.facebook.com/nicolaodesign) - [ nicola.oakey.garden.design on Instagram (opens in a new tab) ](https://www.instagram.com/nicola.oakey.garden.design) Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS [ The SongBird Survival Garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-songbird-survival-garden) Gardens --------- - ![A rustic wooden bird shelter with circular metal art stands among a vibrant wildflower meadow, bordered by a log pile and a gravel path.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1961a25e-8809-4b2d-9c7f-608d16e9ed2d/conversions/primary_image-gallery.webp) [](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/the-songbird-survival-garden) All About Plants ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal Silver Gilt Medal RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 The SongBird Survival Garden Nicola Oakey Links ------- - [ ![](https://t0.gstatic.com/faviconV2?client=SOCIAL&type=FAVICON&fallback_opts=TYPE,SIZE,URL&size=64&url=https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/misc-shows/designer-biogs/nicola-oakey) RHS - Meet the Designer (opens in a new tab) ](https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/misc-shows/designer-biogs/nicola-oakey) ![](/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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