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This border reflects the path many take as they enter the dense jungle of diabetes, a world that can feel confusing and overwhelming. The bold planting mirrors the process of learning, adapting, and building new routines. Along the way, signposts for Knowledge, Support, and Hope highlight guidance from healthcare teams, loved ones, and lived experience. The shelter at the end symbolises clarity and confidence - a place where self-management comes together and life feels steadier again. Sponsored by Diabetes UK, this border celebrates resilience, empowerment, and the belief that no one has to navigate the journey alone. Once upon a time, a diagnosis marks the beginning of an unexpected journey. This border represents the path many people take as they enter the dense 'jungle' of diabetes; a world that can feel confusing, overwhelming, and full of unknowns. The route through bold, leafy planting mirrors the process of learning to understand the condition and adapt to new routines. Along the way, signposts marked Knowledge, Support, and Hope reflect the guidance available from healthcare teams, loved ones, and lived experience. The small shelter at the end of the path symbolises a place of clarity and confidence: a moment of rest where tools for self-management come together and life feels steadier again. Sponsored by Diabetes UK, this border celebrates resilience, empowerment, and the belief that no one needs to navigate the jungle alone Displayed At ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/shows/bbc-gardeners-world-spring-fair-2026/logo.webp) [BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2026](https://gardensdb.com/shows/bbc-gardeners-world-spring-fair-2026) Awards ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-gold/icon.webp) Gold Award BBC Gardeners World Live 360° Photo Loading panorama... Unable to load panorama. Click and drag to look around. Scroll to zoom. Tap and drag to look around. Pinch to zoom. 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'Elegans' ![Liriope muscari 'Variegata'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/762d910a-4ae6-4038-9246-bcc8b550bdef/conversions/liriope-muscari-variegata-thumbnail.webp)Liriope muscari 'Variegata' ![Phormium 'Pink Stripe'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1b66a3ef-1537-4de7-9fe7-7d412e09981b/conversions/phormium-pink-stripe-thumbnail.webp)Phormium 'Pink Stripe' ![Rhododendron 'Daviesii'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/4afa333c-adcf-47a3-8425-b193ef4d74c4/conversions/rhododendron-daviesii-thumbnail.webp)Rhododendron 'Daviesii' ![Trachycarpus fortunei](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c6745d37-74ad-4ca7-8cd6-7fa593a3d868/conversions/trachycarpus-fortunei-thumbnail.webp)Trachycarpus fortunei ![Tradescantia 'JS Brainstorm'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2d433285-8fc8-4a76-aacf-7acfbffb3fad/conversions/tradescantia-js-brainstorm-thumbnail.webp)Tradescantia 'JS Brainstorm' ![Uncinia rubra 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