'Time the Healer' demonstrated the healing of nature in a disused industrial site |
Created by HM Prison Leyhill, 'Time the Healer' was an apt theme- both for the ravaged post-industrial landscape shown reverting to nature and for the prisoners themselves. As the crowds in our photo demonstrate, this recreation of a truly wild garden, complete with industrial artefacts from a disused mine, was popular with the crowds. The garden won a Gold Medal. |
This garden explored modernist themes surrounding 'Cercle et Carre' |
Modern garden themes are a brave statement at Chelsea and the comments of 'Shouldn't let it in!' echo through the audience who do not always appreciate the design expressions of those wishing to experiment and push out the boundaries. Chelsea is, after all, the bastion of the English gardening fraternity. The 'Cercle et Carre' garden is a modern parterre, taking its inspiration from cubist paintings. Blocks of colour from clipped plants and gemstones form a vibrant pattern within tinted walls. |
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The 'Cut Grass' garden took a clean modern theme to a small corner garden. Steps of limestone and grass were backed by a simple steel pergola. |
The Prince's Trust Garden concept was nurturing people towards achieving their goals and 'spreading the word' (reflected in the ripples of the thyme lawn). |
Return to Chelsea 2000 p.1... here or the commercial exhibits (p.5) here | |
