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Since the 1950s, an estimated 90% of traditional orchards in England and Wales have been lost through neglect, development and conversion to intensive farming methods. The resulting loss of biodiversity, cultural heritage and carbon-rich habitats has underscored the urgency of this distinctive garden. The space is highly sustainable and naturalistic, demonstrating how gardens can be created with minimal intervention and unprocessed materials. Beneath fruiting and nut trees, a wildlife-friendly understorey of edible and ornamental planting brings together pollinator favourites, winter seedheads and a vibrant palette of lilac, purple and orange tones. Wildlife boxes, a bespoke green roof shed, a natural pond and a native hedgerow add to the complexity of the orchard habitat. A central deck provides a gathering area where friends and neighbours can meet, enjoy homegrown produce and feel closer to nature. Underpinning this is the idea that domestic gardens shouldn't be seen as isolated private spaces, but as a patchwork of interconnected habitats that, collectively, can help restore local food production, nature and community life. Awards Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-environmental-innovation-award/icon.webp) RHS Environmental Innovation Award RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Sophie Godber](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/sophie-godber/profile_photo.webp?v=1d48afb5-4b5a-4f0d-bc6d-4d99d0acc4ab) Sophie Godber Designer Spacecraft Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/people/sophie-godber) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fe477594-a130-4167-bf5c-036c793a82d4/conversions/mindful-chefs-gathering-render-gallery.webp) ![]() / Hero image Set as hero Photo: Planting Plant list ------------ Click on a plant to enlarge or purchase. ### Key Plants 4 ![Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cbc6632a-979b-4329-b05e-b25e18aab11d/conversions/calendula-officinalis-indian-prince-thumbnail.webp) Calendula officinalis 'Indian Prince' ![Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/67bc8710-b0e3-484e-a2db-528e50baf2cd/conversions/prunus-avium-bigarreau-burlat-thumbnail.webp) Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' ![Salvia x sylvestris 'Nachtvlinder'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cb386071-5950-4783-9ada-bb6431ac6629/conversions/salvia-nachtvlinder-thumbnail.webp) Salvia x sylvestris 'Nachtvlinder' ![Vicia faba 'Karmazyn'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/dd197e2e-1ba7-4b45-b841-d4aefb99d128/conversions/vicia-faba-karmazyn-thumbnail.webp) Vicia faba 'Karmazyn' ![]() Buy this plant → Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Spacecraft Garden Design](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/spacecraft-garden-design/logo.webp) Spacecraft Garden Design ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/spacecraft-garden-design) ### Plant Providers 2 - [ ![Proctor's Nursery](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/proctors-nursery/logo.webp) Proctor's Nursery ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/proctors-nursery) - [ ![Johnsons Nurseries](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/johnsons-nurseries/logo.webp?v=75738bbc-14a2-4296-a61a-ec7c99e32b4c) Johnsons Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/johnsons-nurseries) ![](/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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