New Beginnings - 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%2Fnew-beginnings) [ 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%2Fnew-beginnings) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) 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) ![A whimsical garden border features a bright blue door set in a low wall with circular cutouts, surrounded by sunflowers, lavender, and a variety of trees and grasses, with a paved path on the left.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6caa82bc-330f-4eac-8679-deb43641ae85/conversions/SuzieNicholsonGWAF26gallery-gallery.webp) [Gardens](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) / [ BBC Gardeners' World Autum Fair 2026 ](https://gardensdb.com/shows/bbc-gardeners-world-autum-fair-2026) Beautiful Borders New Beginnings ================ Designed by Suzie Nicholson At a glance Show BBC Gardeners' World Autum Fair Year 2026 Category Beautiful Borders Border About this garden The story ----------- Working in a trauma informed way 'It Takes A City' helps build successful pathways from street to home. I have used this sentiment in my design which coincides with the theme of 'Once Upon A Time' as every persons life tells a story. There are many reasons why people find themselves on the streets from relationship breakdowns, job losses, severe mental health issues, release from prison and I believe everyone deserves respect and opportunities in life to be a valued part of society and be able to play their part in it. I have interpreted this literally with a pavement turning into a path with hope and ending with gravel leading to a home.The hard initial surface becoming softer and broken down. I have used trees with symbolism of the old and new and plants with sensory and therapeutic qualities. I have been volunteering with 'It Takes A City' and have experienced first hand the benefits of horticulture as therapy. The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ SN Suzie Nicholson Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/suzie-nicholson) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6caa82bc-330f-4eac-8679-deb43641ae85/conversions/SuzieNicholsonGWAF26gallery-gallery.webp) ![]() / Hero image Set as hero Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![It Takes A City](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/it-takes-a-city/logo.webp?v=8c4372dc-e2d4-4c63-9478-6bf729930a97) It Takes A City ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/it-takes-a-city) ![](/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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