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The garden celebrates the legacy of [**Project Giving Back's**](https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/misc-shows/sponsors/project-giving-back) funding of more than 60 gardens inspired by good causes since 2022 and the enduring impact those gardens continue to have through relocation, reuse and community benefit. Towering red sandstone cliffs, coloured by natural ochre pigment and gently weathered over time, sit among pine woodland. Beneath them, the planting is resilient and suited to the warm climate of southern France, offering a glimpse of what UK gardens may look like in the near future. The garden is dramatic and rich in biodiversity. It has been designed to start a conversation about the unique approach Project Giving Back (PGB) has taken to make an impact on the [**RHS Chelsea Flower Show**](https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show) and charity sector in the UK. Displayed At ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/shows/rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2026/logo.webp) [RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026](https://gardensdb.com/shows/rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2026) 360° Tour Loading panorama... Unable to load panorama tour. Click and drag to look around, click on the hotspots or arrows to move to a new location. Scroll to zoom. Tap and drag to look around, tap on the hotspots or arrows to move to a new location. Pinch to zoom. 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