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 Marc O'Neil 
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 Marc O’Neill is a Planting Designer and Gardener specialising in naturalistic gardens that are developed over time. Marc has experience working at Great Dixter, The High Line in New York, Chanticleer in Philadelphia, and has helped plant several award winning Chelsea Flower Show gardens, notably for Andy Sturgeon and Harris Bugg. Marc worked for Andy Sturgeon in his Brighton studio and now consults on planting projects. ‍Head Gardener for Maggie’s at The Royal Marsden, designed by Piet Oudolf. A passionate plantsman with a love of plant sourcing and growing edibles. Marc prefers to create private gardens that connect people with biodiversity and inspire them to be immersed in the planting. 

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