Tales from the Riverbank Garden

Tales from the Riverbank offers a river-dwelling bird's-eye view of a young couple's dream - a small but perfectly formed floating home with a fully functioning garden. Away from the hustle and bustle of working life, it blends seamlessly with the natural riverbank environment.

This garden celebrates the arts and crafts of a bygone era of riverside living, an approach enjoying a revival as more people seek a simpler, more connected way of life. It reflects a community that works together to preserve the integrity of the riverbank, rather than closing the door on the outside world.

Designer Kate Henning, who has lived on a houseboat for nine years, sees creating an RHS Balcony Garden as an opportunity to show how wonderful a houseboat garden can be. Key features include a dipping tank, an outdoor entertaining and cooking area, and clever use of space, utilising the boat's roof to grow edibles.