b"S T A F F P R O F I L E B E NSTAFF NEWS G A R D E N D E S I G N S T U D I OAfter fifteen years in the garden centre industry, Ben wasready for a change and heading up The Garden DesignStudio seemed like the perfect opportunity.Ive loved getting to know the team and starting with ablank canvas and the control to shape it. I also love goingto the flower markets as dawn breaks over London - Imalways at my happiest when Im playing with plants.Ben has been blown away by the popularity of the Pooleybud vases. Discovered at RHS Chelsea flower show, theyhave been flying off the shelves, whilst a steady flow ofwalk-in garden design enquiries and demand for highimpact garden plants has kept everyone busy. He hasthough, managed to get out and about viewing some ofthe projects as he supports the team sourcing plants,trees and bulbs for our projects.Looking ahead, Ben is excited about showcasingterracotta and lead planters, Victorian reproductioncloches and unique ceramics. His vision is to make TheGarden Design Studio a unique boutique destination onthe high street.J A S O NL A N D S C A P E RJason joined the team five years, or 20 gardening seasons ago!Having been a very successful Head Chef at major events such asF1 Silverstone, Royal Ascot and Abu Dhabi, this was a major shift forhim, albeit both professions follow a very creative process.Since joining GDC he has continued to learn, while working onsome amazing projects. But the icing on the cake has beencompleting, and passing with a distinction, his RHS Level 2 Practicalat Sparsholt.He loves planting - anything and everything! From grass seed tothree ton trees, but particularly bulb planting season because webury hidden gems, then forget about them until they fill a gardenwith pure natural wonders. Being an October baby, even the winter doesnt bother him I wasborn as the leaves started falling and embrace it. A good coat and abobble hat and I'm good to go. 11"