We love gardens.

JESSIE

Jessie Buckley is a qualified horticulturalist with 20 years’ experience in the industry, including many years working for the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and the National Trust of Victoria. She has a great understanding of plant requirements and how to design gardens that work for her clients selecting the right plants for a particular garden space. Jessie has also designed and built community gardens and children’s gardens and taught horticulture and gardening to students and community groups.

JUSTIN

Justin Buckley is a qualified horticulturalist, also with 20 years experience in the industry. In this time he has held important and challenging roles such as Head Gardener of Rippon Lea Estate and Manager of Horticulture for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). He is skilled in realising gardens that perform to high standards while keeping their use of resources efficient. He has specialised knowledge in managing heritage gardens and alternative water supplies. 

IlDIKO

Ildiko Tarjan Has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Landscape Architecture completed with honours.  Ildiko joined Jessie Buckley Gardens in 2015 where she has applied her knowledge to garden design.  She also loves the practical, hands-on side of gardening.