profile   services   portfolio   contact   links   press   blog Helen Birch creates inspiring, stylish gardens that have a contemporary feel, combined with an appreciation and understanding of traditional design and materials. Based in Hackney, North London, Helen works with clients in Hampstead, Highgate, Islington, Berkshire, Essex and across the South East. A passion for contemporary design combined with a deep understanding and love of plants informs Helen’s work. A well-designed garden should reflect and interpret the needs and personality of a client and of the surrounding environment, rather than follow a prescribed style. But Helen believes that a garden, whatever its size and function, should also uplift and inspire, evolve and reveal itself with the changing light of the seasons. A former national newspaper journalist, Helen trained for three years at Capel Manor College. She holds a Diploma in Garden Design.