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Matthew Childs
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 Matthew has always loved plants and gardens and decided to make this his career in 2007. He attained a professional diploma in garden design from KLC School of Design in London and the RHS level 2 Certificates in Horticulture with commendations. In 2012 Matthew achieved a gold medal award for his first RHS show garden ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ and it has defined his approach to design ever since. The garden had a powerful narrative and atmosphere which touched emotions and Matthew strives to do this in all of his work. This garden was followed by three gold and ‘best in show’ gardens at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show and two silver-gilt medals at RHS Chelsea. Matthew lectures at design colleges, events and conferences both at home and abroad. He also writes for garden publications and has taken part in a number of broadcasting opportunities. Matthew is an RHS shows judge and is a Member of The Society of Garden Designers

Awards

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 Silver Gilt Medal

 RHS

 [Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 Garden](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/terrence-higgins-trust-bridge-to-2030-garden)

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 Best Construction Award

 RHS

 [Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 Garden](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/terrence-higgins-trust-bridge-to-2030-garden)

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 Gold Medal

 RHS

 [Over The Wall Garden, supported by Takeda](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda)

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 Best Show Garden

 RHS

 [Over The Wall Garden, supported by Takeda](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda)

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 Best Construction Award

 RHS

 [Over The Wall Garden, supported by Takeda](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda)

Gardens

 [ ![Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 Garden](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/gardens/terrence-higgins-trust-bridge-to-2030-garden/primary_image.webp)

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Silver Gilt Medal

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Best Construction Award

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 [ Terrence Higgins Trust Bridge to 2030 Garden
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 Designed by [Matthew Childs](https://gardensdb.com/people/matthew-childs)

 Show [RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024](https://gardensdb.com/shows/rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2024)

 Type Show Garden

  Role  Designer

 [ ![Over The Wall Garden, supported by Takeda](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda/primary_image.webp)

 ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda) [ ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/gold-medal/icon.webp)

Gold Medal

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Best Show Garden

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Best Construction Award

 ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda)

 [ Over The Wall Garden, supported by Takeda
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 ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/over-the-wall-garden-supported-by-takeda)

 Designed by [Matthew Childs](https://gardensdb.com/people/matthew-childs)

 Show [RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2022](https://gardensdb.com/shows/rhs-hampton-court-palace-garden-festival-2022)

 Type Show Garden

  Role  Designer

Organisations

Current

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Matthew Childs Design

Founder

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Previously

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KLC School of Design

Student

 January 2009 - December 2009

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