Ferric Garden - how and why it started
At the end of 2018 I swapped my career as a corporate engineer for an opportunity to turn my lifelong hobby into a creative business. In 2019 I formed Ferric Garden and started creating Metal Art, Garden Sculptures and Bespoke Furniture.
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The word “Ferric” means “of iron” - the material I work with. “Garden” is a reference to the natural organic beauty of the UK countryside - the source of my inspiration.
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Ferric Garden was founded on 3 simple principles, rooted firmly in my own values:
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To create something beautiful
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To utilise quality craftsmanship
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To uphold sustainability and social responsibility
Beautiful creations
Ferric Garden exists to bring a little pleasure to every day, and enhance the lives of my customers in some small way.
No gimmicks, no complexity, just beautiful aesthetics that make you smile.
Quality through craftsmanship
These are products that last, and showcase the skill of the craftsman who created them.
Well crafted - no compromise, no shortcuts.
In a country that has largely lost its manufacturing capability (despite our history for inventiveness and creativity), I feel some pride in building high quality products for the UK.
Sustainability
I provide a service that is mindful of our environment.
My primary material, iron, is the most abundant metal on Earth. It is limitless, recyclable, and biodegrades cleanly without polluting.
My packaging is 100% recyclable; cardboard and paper only. Unlike other companies I use no plastics, and no polystyrene.
The materials I create with are sourced from the UK only, with a high priority on local suppliers.
Where it happens
My studio is an old stone livestock barn which I converted into a workshop. With it’s lime washed interior, ancient walls with mud mortar, and fantastic views of the north Devon coast (beyond the veggie patch), it’s a place I enjoy working in.
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I love working with iron. Its strength and resilience are unique and allow almost unlimited style and design options. It’s natural and abundant, and develops rich earthy hues when rusted, or a beautiful lustre when polished. The red patina of rusted iron is iron oxide - the same compound that makes our blood red.
