"Arne Maynard is oneof the most talented
garden designers
working in Britain
today. Whether in the
city or in the depths
of the country,
his gardens are a
magical combination
of architecture and
romance, the classic
and the contemporary,
and relate to their
surroundings in subtle
ways." Tricia Guild
Time travelling vegetable gardening
Dean shares some of his treasured gardening memories as he gets to grips with the kitchen garden at Allt y bela. From Victorian vegetable gardening at Chatsworth House, to woodland management with a fisherman, Dean's past has shaped his knowledge and enthusiasm.
A gardener's journey
I journey to work each day on my bicycle. It is only a short twenty-minute ride from our home which is located in Usk, a small community town in Monmouthshire. The last few mornings have been fresh to say the least, so I am thankful of a few layers to keep out the chill
Garden Courses 2020
We are sorry to announce that all planned courses and events at Allt y bela in 2020 have now been cancelled. We hope to return in 2021 with a fantastic selection of garden tours, courses and plays and until then we wish you all a wonderful summer. Stay safe everyone.
of the most talented
garden designers
working in Britain
today. Whether in the
city or in the depths
of the country,
his gardens are a
magical combination
of architecture and
romance, the classic
and the contemporary,
and relate to their
surroundings in subtle
ways." Tricia Guild