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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 26 MIN

The art of creating calm in your garden with garden design Tomoko Kawauchi

from BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast · host Immediate Media

What makes a garden feel calm, balanced and timeless? Award-winning garden designer Tomoko Kawauchi shares how her upbringing in rural Japan continues to shape her approach to creating beautiful outdoor spaces. In this episode, she explains the simple design principles that work in gardens of any size, from using structure and circulation to choosing plants for function rather than fashion. Tomoko also discusses designing with nature, adapting to climate change, improving soil health and creating spaces that encourage people to slow down and reconnect with the outdoors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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