A contemporary show garden features a golden conical spire atop a brick plinth, a white decorative metal bench, and lush naturalistic planting with pink and white flowers.
Show Garden Gold Medal

St James’s Piccadilly: Imagine the World to be Different

Designed by Robert Myers
Photo: Royal Horticultural Society
About this garden

The story

The show garden pays homage to the revitalising influence of urban green spaces, symbolising a message of hope and recovery while igniting the imagination of future generations to envision a different world. Upon entering through an archway reminiscent of the proposed gateways leading to the churchyard at St James’s Piccadilly, visitors step into a contemplative haven. Here, nature takes centre stage with a lush, biodiverse planting scheme. This tranquil, introspective space serves as a sanctuary for urban dwellers and city wildlife. For visitors to sit, stroll, and immerse themselves in the sensory delights of dappled shade, multi-layered verdant landscapes, and soothing water features. The garden exhibits a diverse selection of climate-resilient trees, offering a place of restoration for those searching for peace and inspiration and a circular, sculptural timber counselling cabin sits among the foliage.
Award

Recognition

  • Gold Medal
    RHS
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