Wildlife-first gardens
Gardens designed with hedgehogs, birds and pollinators as the brief.
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Feature GardenStop 1 of 8RSPB and RHS Swift Garden
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025Designed by Lilly Gomm & Coralie ThomasThis garden aims to increase awareness of swifts and advocates for wildlife-friendly practices that support all garden birds. The relationship between gardening and wildlife is undeniable, and by working together, this e...
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Sanctuary Garden
Silver Gilt Medal
Stop 2 of 8The RSPCA Garden
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023Designed by Martyn WilsonIn the corner of the garden sits a contemporary structure akin to a wildlife observation hide, enabling views out into the space. A natural stone feature wall, with contemporary bird nesting boxes forms the rear. Laser-c...
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Gardens of Curiosity
Silver Gilt Medal
Best Construction Award
Stop 3 of 8A Woodland Edge
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025Designed by Nico NavarroThe garden is inspired by one of the richest and most diverse environments in nature - the edges of woodlands. The design is mostly made from wood-based materials and aims to inspire creativity, encourage a connection wi...
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Pocket Planting
Silver Medal
Stop 4 of 8Before the Concrete Sets
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025Designed by Nathan Humphreys & Helen HaleyInspired by the designers' hometown of Didcot, where rapid urbanisation threatens to erase the soul of the place, the garden asks a bold question: why wait until a town has become a city, to reclaim green space? Cities a...
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Pocket Planting
Silver Gilt Medal
Stop 5 of 8Welcoming Wildlife
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 2025Designed by Henry T PopeThe Welcoming Wildlife garden invites visitors to imagine cities where wildlife is not just accommodated but truly welcomed. The garden explores two approaches to city gardening: one side features a structured, modern la...
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Show Garden
Gold Medal
People's Choice Best Show Garden
Stop 6 of 8Lifted by Birds
RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026Designed by Tom Saunders, Jon Pilling & Amie WheeldonLifted by Birds is a peaceful, nature‑rich garden designed to support British birdlife. It brings together habitats like meadow edges, woodland areas, wetlands, stone features and quiet sheltered spots. These spaces give...
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All About Plants
Gold Medal
Best All About Plants Garden
Stop 7 of 8Woodland Trust: Forgotten Forests Garden
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026Designed by Ashleigh AylettVisitors will journey through the transformation of a damaged ancient woodland, from a dark, uniform conifer forest into a vibrant, thriving habitat bursting with life, colour and beauty. Along the way, they'll discover...
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All About Plants
Silver Medal
People's Choice Best All About Plants Garden
Stop 8 of 8The Bat Conservation Trust's Nocturnal Garden
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026Designed by Melanie HickThe Bat Conservation Trust's Nocturnal Garden demonstrates how easy it is to grow plants that support our 18 resident British bat species. These plants attract the small insects that bats feast on and are simple to grow...
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