Navigating the Jungle of Diabetes by Katy Pomeroy - BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2026 - GardensDB Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fgardens%2Fnavigating-the-jungle-of-diabetes) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fgardens%2Fnavigating-the-jungle-of-diabetes) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Follow [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](https://gardensdb.com/help) [ gardensdb on Instagram (opens in a new tab)](https://www.instagram.com/gardensdb/) ![A lush, informal garden border with a central wood chip path leading to a pallet wood shelter, flanked by green and variegated foliage plants, cream azaleas, and wooden signs.](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b34e74f2-d314-483a-9404-481f57b9680c/conversions/PXL_20260503_115409670-gallery.webp) [Gardens](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) / [ BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair 2026 ](https://gardensdb.com/shows/bbc-gardeners-world-spring-fair-2026) Beautiful Borders ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-gold/icon.webp) Gold Award Navigating the Jungle of Diabetes =================================== Designed by Katy Pomeroy At a glance Show BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair Year 2026 Category Beautiful Borders 360° Photo Plant List Border Photo: GardensDB About this garden The story ----------- A diagnosis marks the start of an unexpected journey. This border reflects the path many take as they enter the dense jungle of diabetes, a world that can feel confusing and overwhelming. The bold planting mirrors the process of learning, adapting, and building new routines. Along the way, signposts for Knowledge, Support, and Hope highlight guidance from healthcare teams, loved ones, and lived experience. The shelter at the end symbolises clarity and confidence - a place where self-management comes together and life feels steadier again. Sponsored by Diabetes UK, this border celebrates resilience, empowerment, and the belief that no one has to navigate the journey alone. Once upon a time, a diagnosis marks the beginning of an unexpected journey. This border represents the path many people take as they enter the dense 'jungle' of diabetes; a world that can feel confusing, overwhelming, and full of unknowns. The route through bold, leafy planting mirrors the process of learning to understand the condition and adapt to new routines. Along the way, signposts marked Knowledge, Support, and Hope reflect the guidance available from healthcare teams, loved ones, and lived experience. The small shelter at the end of the path symbolises a place of clarity and confidence: a moment of rest where tools for self-management come together and life feels steadier again. Sponsored by Diabetes UK, this border celebrates resilience, empowerment, and the belief that no one needs to navigate the jungle alone Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-gold/icon.webp) Gold Award BBC Gardeners World Live The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ KP Katy Pomeroy Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/katy-pomeroy) Look around 360° photo ------------ Loading panorama... Unable to load panorama. Click and drag to look around. Scroll to zoom. Tap and drag to look around. Pinch to zoom. Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b34e74f2-d314-483a-9404-481f57b9680c/conversions/PXL_20260503_115409670-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fc19cb1e-21d0-4a49-bd6a-8c75260460ab/conversions/PXL_20260503_114113010.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/42fe25c3-9621-4f0a-90ed-98ebc62afe74/conversions/PXL_20260503_114142109-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cc876a83-deba-44ae-b4dd-40b1f618639b/conversions/PXL_20260503_114154383.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/0313c142-18f4-4266-8377-e67883be345f/conversions/PXL_20260503_114205139-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/fd2000ba-a510-4bee-97b9-814d43b52521/conversions/PXL_20260503_113853314-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/eec3635b-41ad-41a4-a35f-93228c1c53c4/conversions/PXL_20260503_113849120.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8963c6e3-e121-43f7-8297-06c66f22eb60/conversions/primary_image-(7)-gallery.webp) ![]() / Hero image Set as hero Photo: Planting Plant list ------------ Click on a plant to enlarge or purchase. ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2a145d1a-d60b-40f1-9adb-5de333269fa2/conversions/acer-palmatum-thumbnail.webp) Acer palmatum ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6515a851-66db-43c0-9f06-796a3243b524/conversions/chamaerops-humilis-thumbnail.webp) Chamaerops humilis ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8d5e28a4-1a43-4c27-a445-318a184bf97a/conversions/convallaria-majalis-thumbnail.webp) Convallaria majalis ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/cb4da304-256d-4b84-a808-791fa79c3fd3/conversions/cyrtomium-fortunei-var-clivicola-thumbnail.webp) Cyrtomium fortunei ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ebed11c5-f885-474c-b129-28792893397c/conversions/dryopteris-erythrosora-thumbnail.webp) Dryopteris erythrosora ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1cc6b0e7-08b5-4106-9a37-a1b83c0d97d7/conversions/epimedium-amber-queen-thumbnail.webp) Epimedium x warleyense 'Amber Queen' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c2b8088b-8cc9-48f3-a81a-d2d5b07769e1/conversions/eriobotrya-japonica-thumbnail.webp) Eriobotrya japonica ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c13b4e1c-6075-42a9-a117-e284c104933c/conversions/farfugium-japonicum-giganteum-thumbnail.webp) Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1169ef2e-6445-4d56-b8cb-ef05a824de2c/conversions/fatsia-japonica-thumbnail.webp) Fatsia japonica ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d5a3143d-0ca0-4d57-ba5a-2d15c46a4ba2/conversions/fatsia-polycarpa-green-fingers-thumbnail.webp) Fatsia polycarpa 'Green Fingers' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/506a2b8d-dcef-4684-9da7-9bbe5d944c1e/conversions/heuchera-lime-marmalade-thumbnail.webp) Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/db868439-b735-4686-8b72-f734ff59fc01/conversions/hosta-frances-williams-thumbnail.webp) Hosta 'Frances Williams' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/7bc12ce1-07c1-4847-bdba-1939d7ad19ac/conversions/hosta-smash-hit-thumbnail.webp) Hosta 'Smash Hit' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/27450004-1309-4f91-b11f-24cee90057a3/conversions/hosta-sum-and-substance-thumbnail.webp) Hosta 'Sum and Substance' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ec48f69c-5d21-4a82-8ac8-4da058cefadd/conversions/hosta-sieboldiana-var-elegans-thumbnail.webp) Hosta 'Elegans' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/762d910a-4ae6-4038-9246-bcc8b550bdef/conversions/liriope-muscari-variegata-thumbnail.webp) Liriope muscari 'Variegata' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1b66a3ef-1537-4de7-9fe7-7d412e09981b/conversions/phormium-pink-stripe-thumbnail.webp) Phormium 'Pink Stripe' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/4afa333c-adcf-47a3-8425-b193ef4d74c4/conversions/rhododendron-daviesii-thumbnail.webp) Rhododendron 'Daviesii' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c6745d37-74ad-4ca7-8cd6-7fa593a3d868/conversions/trachycarpus-fortunei-thumbnail.webp) Trachycarpus fortunei ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2d433285-8fc8-4a76-aacf-7acfbffb3fad/conversions/tradescantia-js-brainstorm-thumbnail.webp) Tradescantia 'JS Brainstorm' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d16c11c8-6d4d-4bba-afb9-98fee6fab75b/conversions/uncinia-rubra-everflame-thumbnail.webp) Uncinia rubra 'Everflame' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ede66ff0-e635-4407-81d2-cf9231842633/conversions/viola-heartthrob-thumbnail.webp) Viola 'Heartthrob' ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3b3bc7a6-5c09-43ab-a188-dd49371d3839/conversions/zantedeschia-aethiopica-thumbnail.webp) Zantedeschia aethiopica ![]() Buy this plant → Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Sponsors 2 - 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