This garden is a love letter to the coast and a poignant reminder of rising sea levels and the vanishing shorelines caused by climate change. It celebrates the beauty and nostalgia of a sunset coastal walk, creating a sensory experience rooted in the colours and textures of plants from the Lamiaceae family, complemented by coastal-friendly elements. By showcasing the diversity of the Lamiaceae family, the aim is to craft a garden that not only honours the natural beauty of the coast but also nurtures the soul. With its calming scents and soothing atmosphere, the garden will invite visitors to pause and reflect on the urgent need to protect our coastline and the environment.
The design will centre around a coastal gravel garden, featuring plants that thrive in this unique environment. Drought-tolerant species and coastal-friendly plants, including fragrant herbs from the Lamiaceae family, like mints and thymes, will be used to evoke the sensory experience of a coastal sunset walk. The colours of the garden – shimmering blues and purples of the ocean fading into the warm reds and yellows of the setting sun – will provide a tranquil backdrop for quiet reflection.
