Pippa is a Forest Gardener and Permaculture Designer from Keighley in West Yorkshire.

Pippa spent time training with the RHS, gaining an Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) from Shipley College and a Certificate in Practical Horticulture (Distinction) at RHS Harlow Carr in Harrogate.

She also specialises in permaculture – having achieved a Diploma in Permaculture Design from the Permaculture Association and through her work as a published author.

Her book ‘The Plant Lover’s Backyard Forest Garden’ is available to purchase online.

Experience

Pippa’s experience includes time spent as the Head Gardener of a large private estate in Yorkshire.

She has also spent time as a Garden Consultant with her husband Andrew in their business Those Plant People.

Education, Memberships & Awards

• Top Border Award at Harrogate Flower Show 2023
• Diploma in Permaculture Design; Permaculture Association
• Permaculture Design Course; University of Bradford
• Certificate in Practical Horticulture, Distinction; RHS Harlow Carr
• RHS Advanced Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3); Shipley College
• RHS General Certificate in Horticulture; Craven College
• BA (Hons) Fine Art Sculpture; University of Brighton
• Full Member of the Garden Media Guild