A highlight for us this year was the green living spaces, a series of five small gardens all designed around a shipping container. Showing that even a small space can be transformed into a functional beautiful living space to unwind, showcasing the importance of horticulture for improved health and happiness. A particular favourite was the inviting space designed by Jessica Makin, An Artist's Studio at Home. The shipping container was softened with a rugged coating of cob (a natural building material made from clay, sand, straw, and water) and finished with a smooth earth floor polished with beeswax. The natural warmth of the terracotta walls complimented the green palette of texturised planting. Black Pearl Euphorbia and Ravenswing were two of our favourites in the scheme.

 

In the floral marquee we spied a beautiful Caramel Epimedium, it’s delicate form swaying as the crowd thronged the stalls absorbing the inspiration and buying new additions for their gardens.