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She worked tirelessly to improve urban housing and protect green space, yet today, one in three people in Britain still don’t have access to nearby nature-rich spaces. Conceptually located on an urban brownfield site, this beautiful, plant-filled urban community wildlife garden is designed to stimulate physical, mental, and social wellbeing. The garden increases urban-biodiversity and encourages visitors to feel they are part of nature by making intimate connections with plants and wildlife. The garden is built as a series of open-air sitting rooms, where visitors can experience different views and atmospheres. Sloping level changes with wheelchair accessible paths, lead visitors to a planted shade canopy, observation platform, wildlife pond or walking stream, providing multiple opportunities to enjoy the garden wildlife, feasting on the pollinator-friendly planting. Awards Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-peoples-choice-best-show-garden/icon.webp) People's Choice Best Show Garden RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Ann-Marie Powell](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/ann-marie-powell/profile_photo.jpg) Ann-Marie Powell Designer Ann-Marie Powell Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/people/ann-marie-powell) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fd24bca7-aaf2-4de0-b68a-2140caba18d1/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/264ee720-fe9f-414f-a536-2bb04b8f43a8/conversions/image_2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/940b12d1-a805-46c8-9b8a-f9a330487530/conversions/image_3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/928e16c1-b14d-4dda-bfe1-11164bb4effc/conversions/image_4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e32504cf-0728-4877-bc75-6925dafe9536/conversions/image_5-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Ann-Marie Powell Gardens](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/ann-marie-powell-gardens/logo.webp) Ann-Marie Powell Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/ann-marie-powell-gardens) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![The Landscaping Consultants](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/the-landscaping-consultants/logo.webp) The Landscaping Consultants ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/the-landscaping-consultants) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Blue Diamond](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/blue-diamond/logo.webp) Blue Diamond ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/blue-diamond) With thanks to Additional sponsors --------------------- - [ National Trust ](https://www.nationaltrust.org.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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