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A naturalistic show garden features three large, curved wooden pods surrounded by lush green grasses, mixed perennials, and purple and yellow flowers.
Gardens / RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026
Show Garden Gold Medal

RNIB Talking Books Garden

Designed by Paul Hervey-Brookes
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About this garden

The story

Books hold a special place in our hearts - a quiet magic that ignites our imagination and creates vivid worlds with unforgettable characters. RNIB's free Talking Books service gives thousands of people with sight loss access to a huge range of fiction and non-fiction, from much-loved classics to educational texts.

The garden takes inspiration from the libraries of our imagination. The Talking Books Garden has sinuous curved shingle walls with ladders reaching skywards, an interpretive nod to the libraries of old.

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  • Gold Medal
    RHS
  • Best Show Garden
    RHS
  • Best Construction Award (Show Garden)
    RHS
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