Nathen Cooke Horticulture

23/08/2026

"Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life."

A little over a year ago I decided I had enough of living miserable, work was a tool to pay the bills and something always felt missing.

So I decided to leave the safety of my full time job and follow a dream I had...

I have always had a passion for gardening and loved the idea of working for myself but lacked the confidence to make a living from it.

I wanted to create a business with a good foundation so I decided the take myself back to college (which in your 30s is surreal!)

Was it easy juggling a new business and college? ABSOLUTELY NOT. But, I received my credentials this month and felt so proud of myself to be able to call myself a "qualified gardener".

I proved to myself that it's never too late to make a change and better yourself.

I want to thank my wonderful wife and parents in particular for supporting me on my adventure.

I still have a LONG way to go, but it's on my terms and I'm loving every minute of it.

22/07/2026

Sometimes a garden can become abit overwhelming, not knowing where to start!

People often ask me how I do it, and usually my response is: how do you eat an elephant sandwich?.. a bite at a time.

*no elephants were harmed in the creation of this post*

24/06/2026

19/05/2026

What a transformation!

Really pleased with how yesterday's garden came out.

Everything was given a good cut and tidy, patio weeded and jetwashed.

Each bed was given a thorough weeding and digging over; With the addition of organic matter to improve soil health and structure, theses borders will thrive when planted!

The client mentioned a few ideas they have to me and I look forward to seeing this come to fruition 🌻

12/05/2026

I had the pleasure to attend a lovely little woodland garden today.

After uncovering the original patio area and some jiggery pokery, I used the remaining found bench to create an extra seating area to really help you feel emersed in the space.

By strimming and shaping of the main lawn areas, this gave 4 defined areas adding structure and interest.

I find these type of jobs so rewarding as it can sometimes be hard to know where to start with a garden.

Through the work i provide, it gives clients that little bit of help needed to get the ball rolling.

I really looking forward to where the client takes this one!

07/05/2026

Absolutely over the moon with this latest fence installation!

The client was chuffed to bits with the added level of privacy and security it has provided.

16/04/2026

Had the best time creating this traditional fence.

The local residents appeared to approve?

10/04/2026

Well today certainly required some elbow grease!

Todays client needed complete ivy removal and boy was it satisfying to peel this back! (plus a lovely view from the roof was a nice bonus 👌)

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02/04/2026

Getting diggy with it...

I do love sinking my teeth into an overgrown boarder!

This bed is part of a complete garden clearance which i am having the BEST time with.

Fiinding features even the owner didnt know existed!