My guest this episode is New Zealand based landscape designer Jo Wakelin. Jo creates low impact and environmentally conscious spaces and her own garden is a masterclass in water-wise planting that sits lightly within the landscape - beautiful but in keeping with its surroundings both aesthetically and ecologically. We talk about her extensive research and the lessons she’s learnt along the way. Dr Ian Bedford’s Bug of the Week: Black Vine Weevils What We Talk About  Jo’s work and what she does in her own garden Jo's thoughts on native versus non-native plants in a garden setting How gardens can and should work with their surrounding landscape Current schools of thought in NZ garden design  Links Jo Wakelin on Instagram  Other episodes if you liked this one: Design Experts - Xanthe White Ecologically Integrated Gardens Patreon