Outdoor Spaces · Restaurants · Terraces
The Bonnie Badger
Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland
2023
A culinary garden with a twist! For a Seedlip activation at The Bonnie Badger, Gaia designed bespoke vertical herb gardens and refreshed the outdoor planting, bringing aromatic herbs and edible flowers into the restaurant’s garden.
The Challenge
The Evolve Group commissioned Gaia to deliver the horticultural elements of a Seedlip activation at The Bonnie Badger. With much of the garden used for outdoor dining, the challenge was to introduce a culinary herb garden without taking valuable space away from guests.
The Thinking
Our solution was to go vertical!
Gaia designed bespoke curved wooden shelving, custom-built to complement the restaurant’s rustic character. The tiers provided additional growing space for aromatic herbs and edible flowers.
We also refreshed the existing planting beds and containers, introducing new colour, fragrance and greenery throughout the garden.
The Outcome
The result was a fresh, inviting garden that brought together food, nature and the character of The Bonnie Badger.
The bespoke vertical herb gardens created additional growing space without taking anything away from the outdoor dining areas. Chefs had easy access to fresh ingredients, while guests could enjoy the colour, fragrance and greenery around them.
A lovely example of how thoughtful horticultural design can make the most of an existing space.