Southampton's garden designers are preparing to wow thousands of visitors at this year's BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair at Beaulieu from May 3-5.
Showcase Garden ‘A Forest of Calm’, crafted by local talents Leigh Johnstone and Lily Clarke, draws inspiration from the New Forest National Park.
Its design aims to promote the mental health benefits of immersion in nature, emphasising the tranquillity and restorative properties of the National Park. Following the event, this garden will be relocated to Bradshaw Village Hall in the New Forest.
Another notable exhibition, ‘The Garden of Life’, represents the impactful work of Mountbatten Hampshire. Created by the hospice's service users and gardener Anne Herbert, this display features a sunflower crafted from yellow plants and pinecones.
A tribute to Dame Gillian Lynne, the notable choreographer, ‘The Inner Dancer’ mirrors life's journey with a carpet of native flora representative of the New Forest and South Downs National Park.
The ‘Beautiful Borders’ section of the event sees miniature show gardens, each measuring only 9m2, filled to the brim with innovative planting ideas. This year's theme, 'Share My Space', has been eagerly adopted by local creators.
The therapeutic environment of Maggie’s Southampton anchors 'Together', a Border devised by local garden designers Andrew Williamson and Laura Hall.
Other engaging displays include 'The Kettle's On' by Catherine Butcher, advocating community and sustainability, and 'The Garden Haven' by Aura Landscapes, which is devoted to supporting pollinator diversity and strong ecosystems.
In addition, the Minstead Trust's 'Once Upon a Time Border' takes influence from Furzey Gardens' storytelling area.
Incorporating local designer Kate Pomeroy's 'Harmony Border' for Sir Harold Hillier Gardens creates a balance between wild flourishing and modern accessibility.
Tickets can be purchased from www.bbcgardenersworldfair.com.
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