The National Forest has transformed 200 square miles of the Midlands by planting nine million trees. What will happen to the garden and plants after RHS Chelsea?Īfter the show The Meta Garden: Growing the Future garden will be rehomed in the heart of the National Forest, in central England, at the Conkers Discovery Centre in Moira, Leicestershire. There are isolated specimens, which are either rare or threatened by the changing climate, such as Linnaea borealis, as well as other non-natives adapted to meadows and woodlands further afield to represent the changing character of our landscape. The featured Douglas fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii) are representative of existing productive woodland species, but the garden also uses other species that could be well suited to predicted future climatic conditions. A woodland edge of trees rises protectively behind the seating, overlooking a stylised meadow in front. In a move which will interest gardening fans looking for new ideas for outdoor living, the central seating area is sunken into its surroundings rather sitting, imposed, above it. The garden is intended to be an immersive experience to remind us of the urgent need to redress the balance of our relationship with the natural world. 'It takes its inspiration from the British countryside and will conjure a tranquil and intriguing atmosphere.' 'The garden makes use of a naturalistic, future-proofed planting palette,' Joe says. Meta’s VP of Northern Europe, Steve Hatch, highlights how this exciting new garden champions nature-based solutions to climate change and shows how we can all take part in protecting British woodlands.Īgainst a verdant canopy of green, the striking yet softened colour scheme includes white, yellow, purple and red. Douglas firs and other important species well-suited to the demands brought about by climate change.Planting scheme: green canopy complemented by white, yellow, purple and red.Natural rocks create focal points and bring interesting textures to the garden.A stylised meadow showcases almost 3,000 plants both native to the UK and from around the world.The central seating area is sunken into the design.A complex curvaceous pavilion structure is the main focal point.Features: The Meta Garden: Growing the Future Chelsea Show Garden

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