Exhibitors
Small Gardens
Merton Adult College
A Himalayan Prayer for Peace
Designer: Laura Milburn
Sponsor: Merton Adult Education
Contractor: Horticultural students from Merton Adult Education
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This peaceful, Buddhist-inspired garden includes plants of Himalayan origin and illustrates the relationship between humans and the natural world. Central to the garden is a representation of the Wheel of Dharma on a mosaic table; the wheel represents the path to salvation.
The garden is predominantly gravel based with replica stones to represent the rugged terrain of the Himalayas. The table is surrounded by low meditation stools. Above the garden, prayer flags flutter in the wind.
The planting colour scheme reflects the colours of the prayer flags and carry meaning in Buddhist faith: red for love and compassion; green for peace, calm and tranquillity; yellow for growth and prosperity; blue for knowledge of truth; white for purity.