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The design highlights how people and nature can nurture each other for their mutual benefit by inviting a deeper connection with the natural world, fostering wildlife, encouraging sustainability and encouraging a sense of peace and wellbeing for visitors. A dynamic wave of grasses and perennials evoke a sense of movement and serenity, with grasses of different heights to add depth and textural contrast. Perennials of mostly muted colours bring a feeling of restfulness, and their contrasting forms compliment the fluidity of the grasses. Together they support pollinators and provide a habitat for wildlife. The native birch tree adds interest with its distinctive bark and encourages biodiversity, fostering a sense of place and a deeper connection with the local ecosystem. The sculpture is inspired by spiral patterns in nature and echoes the twists and turns of life. It is crafted from recycled materials. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal RHS The people behind it Designers ----------- - [ ![Deb Strachan](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/deb-strachan/profile_photo.webp) Deb Strachan Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/deb-strachan) - [ ![Alison Walker](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/alison-walker/profile_photo.webp) Alison Walker Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/alison-walker) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/918fecfc-3b2a-4dd7-82e6-07ab6fd6483a/conversions/PXL_20250716_075326091-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/0e90628e-1573-4fcf-abff-8e094ea0cbbc/conversions/PXL_20250716_075321302-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/815401ac-c7f2-44c3-bb0c-7c505933e6a5/conversions/PXL_20250716_075317940-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/d81aa6c1-e441-48d9-b5ea-22419b727d8a/conversions/PXL_20250716_075313645-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/773d324b-8bde-4112-8d7d-9fdf9cafede6/conversions/PXL_20250716_075333211.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8b8adff5-3dee-4ece-a6bf-13a34ca371e9/conversions/PXL_20250716_075339925.MP-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2510c950-346b-4ce1-a1bd-20e3f0b489e7/conversions/PXL_20250716_075303973-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1da84204-f84a-439a-a297-ae06e9124f52/conversions/Vertigrow-Symbiotic-Flow-1088x612-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Plant Provider 1 - [ ![Vertigrow](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/vertigrow/logo.webp) Vertigrow ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/vertigrow) ### Sponsors 2 - [ ![Vertigrow](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/vertigrow/logo.webp) Vertigrow Plants ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/vertigrow) - [ ![Composite Prime](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/composite-prime/logo.webp) Composite Prime Sculpture ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/composite-prime) ![](/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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