A contemplative garden structured around sixteen squares, each one representing a life lost to suicide every 24 hours. A continuous pathway offers choice – to turn, pause, reflect and reconnect. Through calm planting, gentle movement and quiet spaces, the garden transforms loss into hope, symbolising the lives saved through conversation, intervention and human connection.

A sculpture, Weight of the World, captures the emotional burden carried by those who are struggling, helping to express the feelings that often go unseen.

Inspired by the idea of creating space for reflection, the garden uses natural materials and a restrained planting palette to form a clear, balanced layout. It offers visitors a calm, welcoming environment where simplicity and order encourage pause, contemplation and a gentle sense of wellbeing.

This garden is in support of: CALM

With thanks to: Weather It, Teresa Wells Sculpture, Valley Trees

Rick is an RHS Gold medal-winning garden designer and founder of Gardens by Rick Ford, a leading landscaping firm known for creating exceptional outdoor spaces. With a strong eye for detail, he combines high-end design with expert construction to realise bold, impactful gardens. He is also a regular television contributor, appearing on BBC, ITV and Channel 5, where he shares his expertise and passion for transforming landscapes into striking living environments.

Pip is a multi award-winning garden designer with over 23 years’ experience across design, build and planting, and more than 50 show gardens at major events including RHS Chelsea, RHS Malvern and RHS Tatton Park. Her work has earned multiple Gold medals, Best in Show titles and People’s Choice Awards, alongside international projects in Istanbul and Beijing. She focuses on bespoke private gardens, while also working as an educator delivering courses and talks at leading horticultural venues. Pip has appeared on BBC’s Your Garden Made Perfect and recently launched Cultivate, a design-your-own garden starter kit.

CALM is a suicide prevention charity that provides life-saving services and practical mental health support to anyone who needs it. CALM’s vision is that no one feels like suicide is their only option, but right now, too many people are struggling to see a way forward. This isn’t just a stat on a page. These are our mums and dads, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, partners and friends. CALM is there to help anyone struggling with life and provide everyone with the skills to help prevent suicide.

After the show all elements of the garden will be re-used within private projects.