Toby grew up exploring the countryside, woods and wild spaces of the Cotswolds, with his mother passing on her enthusiasm for plants as an expert gardener and grower. Previously cultivating a successful 15-year career as a communications professional in business, charity and sports organisations, he ultimately traded in the monoculture lawns of Lord’s Cricket Ground, to seek out and push the boundaries of a vibrant new industry in 2020. Motivated by an interest in spatial design and construction, and a yearning to work in an industry that confronts the effects of the climate and biodiversity crisis head on, Toby turned to garden design. He graduated from The London College of Garden Design in 2021 with distinction, and currently returns as a visiting tutor focussing on computer aided design. Toby’s work is detailed, mindful and responsive to the character, context and location of the site.