The Dinner Party Garden by Laura Stevenson. This award-winning show garden is set in the walled garden at Scone Palace and features a zinc-plated table, a raised platform and planting.
Garden Design
Jun 11, 2026|
7 min
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By Alison Ingleby

Designing a Dinner Party Show Garden

Find out what goes into designing an award-winning show garden and how to create your own party garden at home in this interview with our garden designer, Laura Stevenson.
Jun 11, 2026|
7 min
|
By Alison Ingleby
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