Eleanor studied at Kingston Maurward College gaining a diploma in practical and theoretical horticulture and going on to have a successful gardening business working along the Jurassic coast. In 2018 she graduated from The English Gardening School gaining a distinction in garden design and top planting student. Working as a garden designer, Eleanor also has a business in plant sales and enjoys working at a local plant nursery. Eleanor is responsible for assessing the Plant Portfolio submissions on the Essential Garden Design Diploma course