![]() The charred timber exterior of the cabin draws from Japanese design influence and the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi – accepting transient nature of life and the beauty of the imperfect. ‘ A Garden Sanctuary by Hamptons‘ in the Sanctuary category (Gold) designed by Tony Woods, is another example of a garden rich in pollinating planting with water for wildlife and densely-planted trees to encourage birds ( pictured above). This garden will be re-homed in the heart of the National Forest in the Midlands as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative. Hawthorn and field maples demonstrate the dramatic transformation of land through beaver re-introductions with the design perfectly demonstrating how landscape can evolve when nature’s own eco-engineers, such as beavers, are able to flourish.Īlso taking inspiration from the British countryside, the ‘ Meta Garden‘ (Gold) designed by Joe Perkins, ( above) highlighted the connection between plants and fungi in our woodland ecosystems. The garden takes the form of a re-wilding landscape after the reintroduction of beaver and its naturalistic setting was a triumph. ![]() Some pretty special trees also take centre stage on several gardens perfectly chiming with the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative to commemorate the Jubilee.įirst-time RHS Chelsea designers Lulu Urquhart and Adam Hunt brought us ‘ A Rewilding Britain Landscape‘ ( above) garden winning not only a Gold but also Best Show Garden. In many respects, it was also a more relaxed Chelsea with lots of emphasis on wellbeing and the positive power of nature. The Show is back to its normal position in the gardening calendar following interruptions due to the pandemic. Native planting certainly took centre stage on several gardens with designers choosing wild landscapes and woodland settings, demonstrating that by using biodiverse-rich plants we are not only connecting with nature but also helping our planet and wildlife. With the advances of climate change becoming increasingly evident it was no surprise that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) wanted the 2022 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, sponsored by The Newt in Somerset, to be a haven for native plants that benefit wildlife with a more naturalistic look in our gardens, writes Sandy Felton.
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