RHS Chelsea Flower Show

18 - 22 May 2027

Space to Grow 2019

The Harmonious Garden of Life

Awards

  • Silver medal winner
Sponsored by:
Mr Robert and Mrs Sue Cawthorn
Margheriti Piante, Italy

How can gardens help regenerate our ecosystem in response to global warming, pollution and depletion of resources? This garden encourages positive interactions between the four kingdoms (minerals, vegetables, animals and humans) and the four elements (air, earth, water and fire) in order to create balance in joint synergy for our environment. The garden is composed of a pergola with a swing – a relaxation space – located in a dominant position. Human energy provides a swinging motion, which pumps water up to the filtering plants before it flows into the canal and back to the pond. This creates a regenerating process, producing calming ripples while purifying the water.