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Planting has been designed to attract pollinators and birdlife into the garden with fragrant trees, climbers and herbs providing a sensory experience for visitors. A water table doubles up as a birdbath and source of meditative sound, whilst reclaimed teak is used for practical shelving, a simple pergola, and lounge chairs from which the balcony can be enjoyed. Salvaged terracotta planters with unique patina and texture flank the entrance to the space and decorate the rear wall. When night falls, soft lighting illuminates the planting and transforms the space. This is a garden in which to relax, repair and restore. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Christina Cobb](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/christina-cobb/profile_photo.webp) Christina Cobb Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/christina-cobb) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e10d5799-b986-46f8-90d3-2c576d34e4f0/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7890d651-d928-42f0-a9dd-a8f295ce6136/conversions/image_2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/92862ad2-44be-4147-ad1d-e70d0a5de70a/conversions/image_3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/29d4ed39-3c0b-479c-a775-4c5909e7f187/conversions/image_4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e97e0f9c-256a-4e2b-ac96-b704b9d5217a/conversions/BA4B26D2-F1CF-4DA4-94A9-0BC84F5E2082_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f332ff59-3961-45d0-b939-d140aac8d5ad/conversions/F5467A5F-FE90-4FE2-96F4-3DCADF4C798A_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d924fbc9-1fdc-4865-85c8-8595f6ff481a/conversions/D57FC1CC-4F3E-472E-9A87-ACD86A5BC72F_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7f00f797-ca2f-41d2-adff-dab352ecf5b6/conversions/9FDE5DDF-748A-4961-A4A9-9D3676FD2255_1_105_c-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Garden Club London](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/garden-club-london/logo.webp?v=6194a22b-cfa1-4a4a-9767-8cbcb76b5120) Garden Club London ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/garden-club-london) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Garden Club London](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/garden-club-london/logo.webp?v=6194a22b-cfa1-4a4a-9767-8cbcb76b5120) Garden Club London ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/garden-club-london) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Viking](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/viking-cruises/logo.webp) Viking ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/viking) Further reading Links ------- - [ ![](https://t0.gstatic.com/faviconV2?client=SOCIAL&type=FAVICON&fallback_opts=TYPE,SIZE,URL&size=64&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTx7v6-ywEU) The Restorative Balcony Garden sponsored by Viking at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTx7v6-ywEU) ![](/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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