The Terra Botanica collection was design by Katie Budd, one of Australia's leading landscape designers.

Why were the pots designed?

Terra Botanica was created to offer a fresh perspective on terracotta; one that still celebrates its traditional roots while embracing modern garden design. I wanted to design a collection that could sit comfortably in any outdoor space, from compact balconies to expansive landscapes, and serve as both a sculptural design feature and a functional planter.

The pots were brought to life in close collaboration with The Balcony Garden, ensuring that each design was translated into beautifully handcrafted pieces, with warm earthy tones and a softly weathered, antique finish that gives every piece a sense of age and authenticity.

The way I designed them

The design process focused on balancing form, function, and harmony. Some pieces took shape as a modern reinterpretation of classic silhouettes; from Mediterranean jars and traditional conical pots to simplified urns. Whilst other pieces in the range embraced a more modern silhouette to enhance the range’s versatility and bring a modern aesthetic to traditional terracotta.

Particular attention was paid to the proportion, how each pot would sit alongside others to create harmonious groupings, how they’d interact with surrounding architecture and the type of plants they would support.

My inspiration

The inspiration came from the organic, tactile qualities of terracotta itself and from classic Mediterranean and traditional garden pots, but reinterpreted through a modern lens. I was also inspired by the way pots can become sculptural elements in a space, not just containers for plants, but part of the design language of a garden. The balance of soft curves with crisp lines informed the final forms.

What I love about them

I love the flexibility of the range - how well the pieces work together as a family, and how each one holds its own as a sculptural statement. My personal favourite is the Olive Jar. There’s something about its classic form, upright collar and gentle proportions that has an undeniable charm. It’s familiar yet fresh.

I also love the way the weathered antique finish gives the pots an immediate sense of belonging, like they’ve always been part of the landscape. No two are exactly alike, which adds to their personality.

Why I like terracotta

Terracotta has an authenticity and warmth that few materials can match - it feels grounded, natural and embraces its imperfections in the most beautiful way. We’ve chosen a softly weathered finish to enhance their sense of age and the pots will also continue to patina further over time to reflect the life of the garden. Each pot is handmade, giving it a unique character and making it feel like a piece with a story, not just a new product.