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The layout takes its shape from the experience of Acoustic Neuroma, a rare, benign brain tumour that affects balance and hearing, and uses contrast to express both instability and stillness. An ear‑shaped, asymmetric plan reflects disorientation, while a softly crunching gravel path guides visitors safely through the planting. A sculptural boulder offers a place to rest and breathe. The planting is resilient, drought‑tolerant and rich in texture, celebrating nature's ability to adapt. Both personal and universal, the garden explores how nature supports healing, emotional steadiness and our shared need for balance. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Megan Dodd](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/megan-dodd/profile_photo.webp?v=157d27c3-2587-44e1-905a-55af025dec01) Megan Dodd Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/megan-dodd) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/107eb7f8-b518-4119-8b25-2e680a9fd036/conversions/PXL_20260509_130144056-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/69a59d02-7e88-4e5a-89db-ea7057abba8a/conversions/PXL_20260509_130149128-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/47ae3e96-e9fb-4767-95ce-f2e1f2893993/conversions/PXL_20260509_130146959.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/deb39114-e2a4-4b4e-a500-51a42a748aef/conversions/PXL_20260509_130155222.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ad236ac9-34d4-4b54-865f-969eea2681e8/conversions/PXL_20260509_130157162-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e4358e98-928c-4a50-81b5-07e45ee7e81b/conversions/PXL_20260509_130201839-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/240a397d-c78f-409b-b837-a5426fa42cd8/conversions/PXL_20260509_130755350-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/bf0a4fa0-9fe1-4d0f-9cb4-e424146d2696/conversions/PXL_20260509_130810626-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e1e14a10-554c-4ed1-abb5-7a7ecf27a403/conversions/PXL_20260509_130815988-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9af51d4e-82d0-46ed-bbe5-6dc1f6c05035/conversions/PXL_20260509_130823692-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/79b25dbe-ca7f-4356-a343-b5348168c64b/conversions/PXL_20260509_130827654.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2882cae8-06ec-44c4-8658-1a198651ae48/conversions/7933A591-14A6-46BD-8F76-4D63A28CAD60_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/4b8bacb6-2d98-4580-8cf7-33f1ce7e3c2c/conversions/9D761C51-7908-4E3D-8008-9F9D512EBFC9_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/49fbad48-3c57-4fc9-9df6-f185828143bf/conversions/E5D8BA34-B746-4219-8B53-8F8DC5E038E4_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9931c0be-43d4-41ff-be15-03511f398d56/conversions/D9D3F24D-5748-4ACD-8B72-D6C22EF550DC_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/79c65d8f-ec70-493b-a7aa-feb875ec189c/conversions/EB697BCC-88C9-4929-9EAB-8D5232C76D86_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b80a5d13-1070-4488-99cf-ec9ef136c095/conversions/PXL_20260509_130139997-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8183b808-b74e-48ef-96f1-60762664b464/conversions/finding-balance-gallery.webp) Show 1 more Show less ![]() / Photo: ![](/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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