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It features robust, deep green planting with waxy textures that glisten when wet, as well as ferns that hold raindrops in the soft spaces between their leaves. Rough stone reclaimed planters speak back to the ancient forest’s true naturalistic form while also creating an ideal surface on which to grow moss, itself an integral part of the woodland ecosystem. A rain collection barrel also allows the storage and re-use of valuable rainwater in the absence of wet weather. The overall narrative and design of this garden evoke the spirit of the UK’s northern cities, harnessing the magic of a rainy environment while talking more practically to the growing regularity of stormy weather we face as a result of climate change. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Bea Tann](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/bea-tann/profile_photo.jpg) Bea Tann Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/bea-tann) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/41ce4e52-392e-41f6-b4cb-064d41b82d96/conversions/image-3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/07436f3f-0246-4113-8298-662a8997e737/conversions/image-2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6493a3a7-5b79-4ab1-9653-0c637c0b4fef/conversions/image-4-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Big Fish Landscapes](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/big-fish-landscapes/logo.webp) Big Fish Landscapes ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/big-fish-landscapes) With thanks to Additional sponsors --------------------- - [ The University of Sheffield Landscape Department ](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/landscape) ![](/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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