Founded in 1994, Secret Gardens is a renowned Sydney landscape design and construction company. Its interdisciplinary team of landscape architects, designers, landscape construction specialists, and experienced horticulturists presents a holistic approach to creating outdoor environments. They established Hibernate out of necessity, arising from the team's quest for high-quality lightweight pots that suited their projects and clients. Handcrafted and designed in-house, Hibernate showcases a range of products, including pots, fire drums, and decorative numbers and letters.

Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. View to pool featuring handcrafted, lightweight, white, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass plant pots.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Nicholas Watt.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, white, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass round plant pot.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Nicholas Watt.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, black powder-coated steel mountable numbers.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Pablo Martin.

Drawing on years of experience in creating beautiful outdoor spaces, Hibernate's collection is designed with an emphasis on clean, organic lines. Each piece aims to elevate both interior and exterior spaces through a distinctive finish that incorporates a refined yet natural aesthetic. Handcrafted from quality materials and craftsmanship, each product displays slight imperfections and natural colour variations - inducing its very own charm.

Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, light grey, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass tubular, textured plant pots.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Nicholas Watt.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Four handcrafted, lightweight, dark grey, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass plant pot.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Andrew Fraser.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, white, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass outdoor plant pot in garden.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Nicholas Watt.

The collaboration with Secret Gardens ensures that every product in the Hibernate range meets the highest standards of design and durability. Designed from high-quality marine-grade fibreglass, their range of handcrafted pots is exceptionally durable while remaining lightweight and UV resistant. The collection includes a variety of shapes and 3 to 4 different sizes to suit a wide range of spaces. It comes in contemporary colours - Stone, Slate, Salt and Clay, aspiring to integrate into modern and traditional environments.

With watertight construction, they are ideal for indoor use while versions equipped with drainage holes are suitable for external areas. Both formats provide versatile solutions for personal gardens and balconies, hotel courtyards, or work spaces, adding a sense of calm and elegance to each project.

Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, white and clay coloured, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass plant pots.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Andrew Fraser.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, white, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass plant pot on balcony with view to nature.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Nicholas Watt.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted stainless steel mountable numbers and letters.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Pablo Martin.

Showcasing a conscious selection of contemporary homewares and brands to complement the range, Hibernate additionally allocates organic plant care products, exquisite garden tools and accessories, fire drums, house numbers and letters, beach towels, umbrellas, bags, and picnic rugs. Designed to complement a variety of needs, the extensive product range aims to elevate outdoor environments and experiences - with an organic yet refined sensibility.

Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, round, rusted steel fire place.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Nicholas Watt.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, light grey, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass plant pots featuring plants.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Nicholas Watt.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, rusted steel mountable numbers.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Pablo Martin.

With a focus on enhancing the liveability of spaces, the Hibernate Outdoor Collection by Secret Gardens aims to provide timeless design solutions that embody functionality and beauty. The brand encourages a natural connection between people and their surroundings, aiming to cultivate an atmosphere of calm and understated elegance. Each item reflecting a dedication to quality craftsmanship and a refined yet organic aesthetic, intending to elevate the projects they contribute to, whether residential, commercial or workspaces.

If you are interested in learning more about the Hibernate product range you can head to the Hibernate website. Keep up to date on Hibernate's collections and news via the Hibernate Instagram.


This showroom article is part of CO-architecture's Outdoor Month where we showcase the Architects, Designers and Brands excelling in Australia in this space. View all of the articles that are part of Outdoor Month.

Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, grey, high-quality marine-grade fibreglass tubular plant pot.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Nicholas Watt.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, white, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass cone shaped plant pot.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Andrew Fraser.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, grey, black, white and beige, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass tubular plant pot.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Andrew Fraser.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, white, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass squared plant pot.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Andrew Fraser.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Handcrafted, lightweight, grey, high-quality marine-grade fiberglass bowl plant pot.
Outdoor Collection by Hibernate. Photography by Andrew Fraser.