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The first guide dogs were German shepherds and their owners were veterans blinded in World War One. Using sculpture and sensory elements, the garden illustrates the journey somebody with sight loss takes, from a place of darkness, fear and isolation into a world of enrichment, acceptance, joy, liberation and independence with the help of their guide dog. Ferns and dark foliage plants feature and are contrasted with colourful meadow planting. Bold blocks of contrasting colours are present here – an element partially-sighted people appreciate. Other plants add sensory elements. This is a simple but striking and memorable garden with a strong message of hope. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal RHS Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d74e27a1-f316-4df5-b4c1-668dc525bf0d/conversions/image-5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/362ba8c9-7c03-46f4-ba83-1bd4f5eaf578/conversions/image-4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8e9f3b41-ef79-4880-839d-8093251607a2/conversions/image-2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2e47fa7c-7bbe-40ea-8fe5-d2c40aefced7/conversions/mqdefault-gallery.webp) The Guide Dog's 90th Anniversary Garden | RHS Virtual Chelsea 2021 ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/782b2fdf-90a5-443d-9056-7075b44d63c6/conversions/image-3-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Woolcott & Smith](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/woolcott-smith/logo.webp) Woolcott & Smith ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/woolcott-smith) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Conway Landscapes](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/conway-landscapes/logo.webp) Conway Landscapes ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/conway-landscapes) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Guide Dogs UK](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/guide-dogs-uk/logo.webp) Guide Dogs UK ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/guide-dogs-uk) ![](/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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