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Paths are child-sized, allowing children to create their own imagined worlds as they meander through plants, scramble over boulders and journey past the raw elements of food production alongside tactile earth walls, reflective water, flowers to attract pollinators and light-capturing grasses. Calming textural planting is intersected by bold, colourful ribbons of flowers, leading to a tranquil space where children can express their views on food and climate change through direct quotes painted on the central wall. All elements deliver the message that nutritious food, a healthy planet and access to nature are fundamental rights that every child should enjoy. After the show the garden will be relocated to create a valuable educational resource for school children. 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-sanctuary-all-about-plants-garden/icon.webp) People's Choice Best Sanctuary / All About Plants Garden RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Harry Holding](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/harry-holding/profile_photo.jpg) Harry Holding Designer Harry Holding Studio ](https://gardensdb.com/people/harry-holding) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6fb19063-375c-408c-9fe4-fbe8353f3e15/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/72438c8b-025a-498f-aff1-eab5e66bcdb1/conversions/image_2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/06046d8a-fbb3-48e0-ba9c-00b06954d4ec/conversions/image_3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7d857001-981e-4e91-9f9c-a6f0ec85cb0a/conversions/image_4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/dedb3153-f153-4d6c-81a3-94e764d05779/conversions/mqdefault-gallery.webp) School Food Matters Garden - Episode 1 ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9c46a84b-57ae-4b7a-8d3d-e232b04f1672/conversions/mqdefault-gallery.webp) School Food Matters Garden - Episode 1 ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Harry Holding Studio](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/harry-holding-studio/logo.webp) Harry Holding Studio ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/harry-holding-studio) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Landscape Associates](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/landscape-associates/logo.webp?v=1e835703-75cc-44de-b3e3-346663e3e2a2) Landscape Associates ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/landscape-associates) ### Plant Provider 1 - [ ![Hortus Loci](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/hortus-loci/logo.webp) Hortus Loci ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/hortus-loci) ### Sponsors 2 - [ ![School Food Matters](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/school-food-matters/logo.webp) School Food Matters ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/school-food-matters) - [ ![Project Giving Back](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/project-giving-back/logo.webp) Project Giving Back ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/project-giving-back) ![](/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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