Multi Award winning garden designerLeonie Cornelius

Her design philosophy is shaped by a richly multicultural upbringing. Raised in Germany and Ireland, and deeply influenced by time spent living on a Greek island as a child, Leonie draws from both the precision and structure of Northern European design and the sensual, seasonal rhythms of Mediterranean life. These diverse influences inform her love for blending strong architectural forms with wild, emotive planting — a language of contrast and harmony that runs through all her work.

After earning a degree in interior architecture at ATU Sligo and garden design at KLC School of Design in London, Leonie discovered her passion at the threshold between inside and out — where structured design meets wild nature. That intersection is where her work lives and breathes.

Her most recent show garden, Nourish, a Gold Medal winner at Bord Bia Bloom 2025, is a perfect example: a sensory apothecary courtyard designed to offer restoration and reconnection through scent, structure, and stillness. Through every project, Leonie explores how gardens — and our everyday environments — can support presence, wellbeing, and joy.

This ethos led to the creation of w|ė — Leonie’s design practice, dedicated to what she calls “wild-based living.” Through w|ė, Leonie brings together garden design, interior architecture, courses and creative collaborations — all rooted in the belief that beauty, nature and intentional design have the power to transform how we live.

As the world becomes faster and more digital, Leonie’s work reminds us to come back to what is real: soil, scent, season, breath. Her gardens are not just designed — they’re felt. And in that feeling, something important happens. We remember ourselves.

Growing flowers in Cranford, Co Donegal by the sea.Passions are soil blocking, composting, no dig flower farming.⁠@flowerfarmersireland⁠ member

Growing flowers in Cranford, Co Donegal by the sea.
Passions are soil blocking, composting, no dig flower farming.
@flowerfarmersireland member

Established in 1985 Polydome originally manufactured and constructed Polytunnels throughout Ireland from a workshop in Dublin.

In 1993 the business moved to Birr in County Offaly which is a wonderfully central location from which to operate.

The product range expanded to include Glasshouses due to reacting to customer demand and sole agencies were obtained from leading manufacturers in the UK and Europe.

Over the years our niche has developed to focus on higher quality products be they Polytunnels or Glasshouses.

At our premises (Crinkill House in Birr) we showcase many of our Glasshouses and Polytunnels and visitors are welcome Monday to Saturday during office hours when they can view our extensive range and have a productive meeting with someone to help guide to something to meet their requirements.

Polydome has since 1985 been manufacturing and developing our own Polytunnels and we source the best materials worldwide, our range includes domestic and commercial Polytunnels, High Quality Polycarbonate Tunnels and a wide range of accessories for them

Check them out at www.polydome.ie

Established in 1985 Polydome originally manufactured and constructed Polytunnels throughout Ireland from a workshop in Dublin.

In 1993 the business moved to Birr in County Offaly which is a wonderfully central location from which to operate.

The product range expanded to include Glasshouses due to reacting to customer demand and sole agencies were obtained from leading manufacturers in the UK and Europe.

Over the years our niche has developed to focus on higher quality products be they Polytunnels or Glasshouses.

At our premises (Crinkill House in Birr) we showcase many of our Glasshouses and Polytunnels and visitors are welcome Monday to Saturday during office hours when they can view our extensive range and have a productive meeting with someone to help guide to something to meet their requirements.

Polydome has since 1985 been manufacturing and developing our own Polytunnels and we source the best materials worldwide, our range includes domestic and commercial Polytunnels, High Quality Polycarbonate Tunnels and a wide range of accessories for them

Check out at www.polydome.ie

At Andy Stedman Design, we specialise in bespoke landscape design that transforms outdoor spaces into beautifully considered extensions of your home. Our work is rooted in creativity, practicality, and a deep understanding of how people want to live outdoors. Every project is shaped around your lifestyle, your property, and your vision.

Founded by Andy Stedman, our studio began with a simple mission: to deliver exceptional landscape design, built around the needs of our clients.  From the very first garden we designed, that commitment has remained at the heart of everything we do. We combine visionary design with practical expertise to develop outstanding landscapes and premium outdoor spaces.

Since 2015, we have designed over 3,000 bespoke gardens that are unique to each client’s tastes and lifestyle, from compact city gardens to elegant country estates. Our work is rooted in creativity, practicality, and a deep understanding of how people want to live outdoors. Each landscape design is crafted with you in mind, and we consider not just how a garden looks, but how it feels to live in.

What began as a passion for garden design has grown into a respected landscape design studio working with private clients across the South East and surrounding areas. Andy Stedman Design is a leading garden design studio, offering premium solutions for outdoor spaces. Allow us to realise your vision and bring your dream garden to life with creativity and style.

This week I am joined by award winning garden designer Manoj Malde

Manoj Malde spent 18 years in the fashion industry before moving into garden design. As well as designing he is also a TV presenter, speaker and RHS judge. His style of garden design is known for its strong sense of colour that creates drama. Manoj says: “This garden takes me a little outside my comfort zone.

This week I am joined by garden designer from the uk known from being on bbc The Instant Gardener back in the day

Danny Clarke is a British Garden Designer who shot to fame in 2015 as BBC’s Instant Gardener. He has also graced our screens with a host of popular garden makeover shows and horticultural advice. In 2019, he joined the ITV ‘This Morning’ team presenting colourful and creative garden transformations.  Danny is now a member of Alan Titchmarsh’s Love Your Garden team, the current season being televised on ITV. November 2021 saw Danny co-present a unique garden makeover show on 5Star/Channel 5, Filthy Garden SOS.

He also runs his own bespoke garden design company, the Black Gardener and co-directs CIC Grow 2 Know, who are committed to bringing horticulture to young people and disadvantaged communities. 

Danny is passionate about making a difference to climate change and community integration. He is known for his charismatic and fun approach to garden design which is affordable and desirable to people of all ages. ‘Having access to a garden should be a right, not a privilege’ and his biggest wish is that all make the most of our green spaces for the health of the planet, our communities and our souls

Our first monthly live garden design podcast which we were live on Instagram on march 11th at 8pm. In our first live we talked all about starting out as a garden designer and getting into the business

This week I am joined on the show by Daryl Gannon a one man band garden designer and landscaper from the uk

Daryl Gannon landscapes are a design and build company based in Herne Bay, Kent. My work embraces both large and small gardens. Daryl Gannon Landscapes also provides a specialist design service for contemporary outdoor spaces.DarylGannonLandscapes+44 7799 620081