Our Story: A Passion Born in the Heart of Essex

It all began back in 1989, deep in the scenic Essex countryside. It was then that David Jones noticed a real gap in the British market—unique, high-quality garden pieces were simply hard to find. Coming from a construction background, David was always thinking about how to transform outdoor spaces and bring them to life. Driven by a vision to create something truly special, he established Terrace & Garden and discovered the wonderful world of exquisite, hand-thrown pottery.

But he didn’t do it alone. From the very beginning, his wife Lindsey and the whole family were right there by his side, rolling up their sleeves to build the business together.

Craftsmanship Beyond Borders & Trusted Partnerships

Through hard work and a shared passion, our family established a close bond with a traditional, family-run workshop in the Philippines. This wonderful partnership has successfully continued for over 25 years. It is here that every single pot and planter is carefully and skilfully crafted by hand by local artisans, making each piece entirely unique. They are then glazed in a myriad of beautiful, deep colours. This close collaboration has enabled the brand to grow and become a highly desirable "classic", not just in the UK but around the globe.

In recent years, looking for beautiful new ways to expand our range, we started working with another company of very skilled craftsmen in Vietnam. This exciting partnership has resulted in The Frostproof Collection—a stunning range of hand-cast terracotta pots, produced to the same high standards and the same superb quality we are known for.

A Royal Honour and Looking to the Future

As our story unfolded, we achieved some incredible milestones that we could only dream of at the start. We have proudly showcased our collection at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show, and we were deeply honoured to be granted the official worldwide licence for the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew pots and planters—an achievement we are extremely proud of.

Today, after more than 25 years of this cherished relationship with Kew, David and Lindsey are still as hands-on as ever, lovingly growing the business. To beautifully compliment our range of pots and planters, we have also curated a great range of homeware and gifts to suit all ages—from elegant glassware and rustic wirework to timeless candlesticks and lanterns.

We are always searching for inspiring new ways to elevate your home and garden.

Enjoy!