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The garden welcomes visitors with soft, warm colour tones and natural stone elements that evoke the sun-drenched vistas of the Mediterranean. Earthy hues of terracotta, dusky rose and sandy beige create a palette reminiscent of Mediterranean architecture and landscapes, while natural stone landscaping forms the foundation of the garden’s design. Densely planted with a variety of drought-tolerant ornamental perennials, including scented subshrubs typical of the Mediterranean shrubland, lavenders, and aromatic herbs, the garden reflects a commitment to environmental responsibility and water conservation. The planting palette encompasses a sensually rich array of pinks, blues, purples, greens, and greys, capturing the timeless charm of the Mediterranean landscape. As a gathering place where people connect with nature, “Notes from the Mediterranean” fosters a sense of well-being, inviting visitors to embrace a lifestyle of health, happiness, and harmony with nature while taking inspiration from the Mediterranean way of life. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-gold/icon.webp) Gold Award BBC Gardeners World Live The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Katerina Kantalis](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/katerina-kantalis/profile_photo.jpg) Katerina Kantalis Designer Katerina Kantalis Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/katerina-kantalis) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e539e9c1-3e54-4dfc-82bc-9898fe5bf2b8/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Katerina Kantalis Garden Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/katerina-kantalis-garden-design/logo.png) Katerina Kantalis Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/katerina-kantalis-garden-design) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![JG Landscaping](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/jg-landscaping/logo.webp) JG Landscaping ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/jg-landscaping) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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