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The border is designed with a dual purpose; to be a small-world, scaled play space within nature and in addition, a concept that can evolve and expand into life-sized reality. It celebrates the vital role of plants in play - within a snug, immersive setting, grasses become wind instruments, herbs inspire magical potions, foraged twigs form structures and flowers invite friendly pollinators. Thoughtful planting and a considered use of space encourage hands-on discovery. Here, curiosity is sparked, confidence blossoms and play is deeply rooted in nature. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-1st-place/icon.webp) 1st Place Royal Windsor Rose & Horticultural Society The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Victoria Stanton](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/victoria-stanton/profile_photo.webp) Victoria Stanton Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/victoria-stanton) Look around 360° photo ------------ Loading panorama... Unable to load panorama. 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Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ecc123f6-d91d-420b-b83b-5f5766ffaab9/conversions/PXL_20260606_133357976.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1e8ae09e-ac42-4198-9fff-7b1429c5a7a7/conversions/IMG_20260606_173320_00_791-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/685f7a29-a9b3-43a8-83b2-438e542aaf51/conversions/IMG_4009-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/18e41d1f-3d0f-4e8c-bdbb-08f43fdc8620/conversions/IMG_4008-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/22639ab0-3d6b-4f5c-ab51-be9a207f73a2/conversions/IMG_4011-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ce98f1ee-81cc-46f3-bf68-93747a6dd8e5/conversions/IMG_4010-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/71913ee3-e119-4fa9-9a82-83cf9be3145a/conversions/IMG_4013-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/44116309-e2ba-4562-9615-072a172bb1a7/conversions/IMG_4012-gallery.webp) 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![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/04391c3e-da2a-4b82-b3d3-d1fe8dc89ccb/conversions/IMG_4033-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fb11dadc-d0d6-4a53-a362-174758e6df08/conversions/Victoria-Stanton-1-1024x724-gallery.webp) Show 2 more Show less ![]() / Photo: Planting Plant list ------------ Click on a plant to enlarge or purchase. ![Alchemilla mollis](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c9fd49ad-a3a4-48d8-836a-0e32f1257832/conversions/alchemilla-mollis-thumbnail.webp) Alchemilla mollis ![Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/97bbcd0a-6777-4bfd-86bb-b40f918d9805/conversions/astrantia-burgundy-manor-thumbnail.webp) Astrantia 'Burgundy Manor' ![Blechnum spicant](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e136c64f-9d11-4ec9-873f-58dcd02f64a5/conversions/blechnum-spicant-thumbnail.webp) Blechnum spicant ![Dryopteris erythrosora](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ebed11c5-f885-474c-b129-28792893397c/conversions/dryopteris-erythrosora-thumbnail.webp) Dryopteris erythrosora ![Epimedium × perralchicum 'Fröhnleiten'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/f226aada-c482-408e-a885-e04639de2039/conversions/epimedium-perralchicum-frohnleiten-thumbnail.webp) Epimedium × perralchicum 'Fröhnleiten' ![Gillenia trifoliata](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6d5e1bb6-a3b5-4f57-be84-82fb39431c75/conversions/gillenia-trifoliata-thumbnail.webp) Gillenia trifoliata ![Hakonechloa macra](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/358c604d-71be-42c3-9a6d-d02eefcb69b2/conversions/hakonechloa-macra-thumbnail.webp) Hakonechloa macra ![Melica uniflora 'Alba'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/5b5ed403-e955-4ec9-814f-d922731a42b5/conversions/melica-uniflora-alba-thumbnail.webp) Melica uniflora 'Alba' ![Mentha 'Berries and Cream'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/38cad6ac-a732-4b60-be7a-0e50d4548995/conversions/mentha-berries-and-cream-thumbnail.webp) Mentha 'Berries and Cream' ![Mentha requienii](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/9102947a-63a1-449c-b591-c4294b726b4a/conversions/mentha-requienii-thumbnail.webp) Mentha requienii ![Origanum vulgare 'Nanum'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e5186999-be02-4e7f-8d72-9b49712183d7/conversions/origanum-vulgare-nanum-thumbnail.webp) Origanum vulgare 'Nanum' ![Petroselinum crispum](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fa902c7b-5bb8-413c-abbe-a0df66097922/conversions/parsley-thumbnail.webp) Petroselinum crispum ![Petroselinum crispum 'Napoli'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c581169c-37e3-4e86-a61c-cfd5b39c6672/conversions/petroselinum-crispum-var-neapolitanum-thumbnail.webp) Petroselinum crispum 'Napoli' ![Plantago media](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/00100979-6511-4ceb-8c20-8298bf339c0b/conversions/plantego-media-thumbnail.webp) Plantago media ![Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/0730d2ba-6e7a-42d0-81a4-09964085196b/conversions/polystichum-setiferum-herrenhausen-thumbnail.webp) Polystichum setiferum 'Herrenhausen' ![Tiarella cordifolia 'Spring Symphony'](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2a201320-eb75-4863-93b4-3e633e18865d/conversions/tiarella-spring-symphony-thumbnail.webp) Tiarella cordifolia 'Spring Symphony' ![Valeriana officinalis](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/197b96ab-6f3c-452f-82cb-abf7d5d6aa84/conversions/valeriana-officinalis-thumbnail.webp) Valeriana officinalis ![]() Buy this plant → Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Plant Provider 1 - [ ![Creepers](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/creepers/logo.webp) Creepers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/creepers) ### Supplier 1 - [ ![Allgreen](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/allgreen/logo.webp) Allgreen Gravel ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/allgreen) ![](/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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