A Space to Read Balcony Garden sponsored by Viking by Freddie Strickland - RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 - GardensDB Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fgardens%2Fa-space-to-read-balcony-garden-sponsored-by-viking) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fgardens%2Fa-space-to-read-balcony-garden-sponsored-by-viking) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Follow [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](https://gardensdb.com/help) [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) ![A contemporary balcony garden features a red brick wall with wooden shelves, books, a desk lamp, and black-framed doors, surrounded by potted plants.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/352a9c9f-8aeb-4be4-9b03-4864d425a789/conversions/primary_image-gallery.webp) [Gardens](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) / [ RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 ](https://gardensdb.com/shows/rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2025) Balcony Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal A Space to Read Balcony Garden sponsored by Viking ==================================================== Designed by Freddie Strickland, Ben Gifford At a glance Show RHS Chelsea Flower Show Year 2025 Category Balcony Garden Small Show Garden Photo: GardensDB About this garden The story ----------- A Space to Read Balcony Garden sponsored by Viking is an external reading room for passionate gardeners to take a seat for a little while to read or tend to their collection of much-loved plants. The design aims to evoke the feeling of an intimate and tranquil sanctuary, a space to get lost among plants while reading. Simple materials combine with a verdant and harmonious planting scheme. The brick design on the back wall is reminiscent of a library, with a bookshelf created from a timber inlay. The use of natural wood is a nod to the paper used in books. The garden features two small shelves for pots and storing books There are comfortable armchair seats for sitting and reading and subtle lighting to allow the user to enjoy reading in the evenings. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designers ----------- - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/freddie-strickland/profile_photo.jpg) Freddie Strickland Designer Freddie Strickland Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/people/freddie-strickland) - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/ben-gifford/profile_photo.webp) Ben Gifford Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/ben-gifford) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/352a9c9f-8aeb-4be4-9b03-4864d425a789/conversions/primary_image-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/bd08161f-65aa-4b15-a24a-b936cd8b398b/conversions/fr1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e8bdc50d-e1b0-43cc-a8dd-7a30d24ea974/conversions/1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ed24b096-6102-4d05-ba7d-cdb71388fccd/conversions/3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e323ad0d-f447-4423-8de1-3d15a16e0805/conversions/2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6739bb84-d58b-4e00-9edf-00f1bceb1f4b/conversions/4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a33dc53d-9433-4f33-83f9-4e3e0a990923/conversions/1000023594-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/895b8f8d-57a9-418d-a028-f3b0196594c3/conversions/1000023597-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1d8aadbb-5679-47de-a56b-3c0d9237c4c7/conversions/1000023756-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/181dd6c0-0ba0-4758-b768-9c76814f8124/conversions/0A0A7B36-FAE9-4E95-884F-DEC47434B7E0_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/62501d49-ccf3-41ee-a1db-2bdafaa90c1b/conversions/09412352-191A-47C3-9391-05218DC33C4E_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c98270dc-e3a4-4dad-8bee-7ede288d3695/conversions/19321A1C-D2B8-4C1A-A776-E07008BF414D_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/755a26cd-82ad-4bf3-9836-e04fee999698/conversions/00CC6E77-C955-4161-88D3-30E4101A3AFE_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/811d70eb-0f62-4909-9388-3de370b161fa/conversions/render-gallery.webp) ![]() / Hero image Set as hero Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/freddie-strickland-gardens/logo.webp) Freddie Strickland Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/freddie-strickland-gardens) ### Plant Providers 5 - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/creepers/logo.webp) Creepers Tree ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/creepers) - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/kelways/logo.webp) Kelways Herbaceous & Shrubs ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/kelways) - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/binny-nursery/logo.webp) Binny Nursery Peonies ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/binny-nursery) - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/special-plants-nursery/logo.webp) Special Plants Nursery Aquilegia ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/special-plants-nursery) - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/pan-global-plants/logo.webp) Pan Global Plants Cuttings ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/pan-global-plants) ### Suppliers 4 - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/freddie-strickland-gardens/logo.webp) Freddie Strickland Gardens Copper Pots ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/freddie-strickland-gardens) - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/konk-furniture/logo.webp) Konk Furniture Chairs ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/konk-furniture) - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/mosaic-factory/logo.webp) Mosaic Factory Tiles ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/mosaic-factory) - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/bristol-upholstery/logo.webp) Bristol Upholstery Chair Upholstery ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/bristol-upholstery) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/viking-cruises/logo.webp) Viking ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/viking) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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