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Mandala , Meditation & Mindfulness Garden , Container Garden , designed by Nikki Hollier
BIG IDEAS FOR SMALL SPACES AT RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 2022
Small space gardening makes a comeback at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 , sponsored by The Newt in Somerset , as the popular Balcony and Container Gardens return as judged garden categories .
Proving that any space , no matter how small , can be turned into a gardening haven , the Balcony and Container Gardens are joined again by the Houseplant Studios , supported by Close Brothers Asset Management , to offer plenty of inspiration for making the most of limited space and resources .
Living in a high-rise apartment in Manchester , Jason Williams , also known as the Cloud Gardener
UK , decided to transform his own balcony into an urban oasis during lockdown . Using his own self-taught experiments with planting , the ‘ Cirrus Garden ’ includes a colourful mix of wildflowers and edibles to create a sanctuary for wildlife in the centre of a city .
Balconies can provide an important habitat for birds and ‘ JAY DAY ’, designed by Alison Orellana Malouf and Su-Yeon Choi , integrates typical bird seed plants to encourage birds to visit . Featuring a lush planted floor of green moss for nut caching to attract the Eurasian Jay , the duo hope to bring an ecological connection for urban residents to see nature at their windows .
With planting themes formed of easy to grow edibles , William Murray ’ s ‘ The Potting Balcony Garden Sponsored by Viking ’ and Ann Treneman ’ s ‘ Wild Kitchen Garden ’ both demonstrate how even with limited outdoor options , homeowners can still grow their own fresh produce outside their door . A sense of travel and escapism comes from Jane Porter and design duo , Tanya K Wilson and Johanna Norlin ’ s container gardens , drawing inspiration from Scottish and Mediterranean landscapes .
As the trend for growing and caring for houseplants continues , the Houseplant Studios showcase the forward thinking style ideas
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