GARDEN DESIGN
‘ OUT OF THE SHADOWS ’
KATE GOULD ’ S RHS CHELSEA SANCTUARY GARDEN
A LESSON IN POST-PANDEMIC GARDEN DESIGN
Our post-pandemic gardens are being asked to work harder for us than ever . They are being tasked to not only grow plants , but also to provide an outdoor extension to our homes where we can relax , exercise , entertain and eat . Kate Gould ’ s RHS Chelsea Flower Show Sanctuary
Garden , ‘ Out of the Shadows ’ is a lesson in how the pandemic has changed the concept of the garden , with even the smallest now being tasked to serve multiple functions and incorporate modern lifestyle needs .
‘ Out of the Shadows ’ is one of the RHS ’ ‘ Sanctuary Gardens ’ and is a small , contemporary garden which packs a huge punch in terms of the lifestyle it delivers , in a perfectly tranquil and harmonious way . The garden features a stateof-the-art Jacuzzi swim spa for exercising , spaces for seating and relaxation , climbing bars , and a yoga / meditation space all elegantly situated amongst dramatic and exotic , tropical-style planting .
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