The Furzey Gardens entry for the ‘Beautiful Borders’ competition at the BBC Gardener’s World Spring Fair has been created by a team of gardeners, including people with learning disabilities.
Based on four lines from the poem the ‘Riddle of Strider’ by J.R. Tolkien, the garden represents the deep roots that Furzey Gardens has with Minstead Trust and showcases what can be achieved by people with learning disabilities.
The designs consists of plants that have come from Furzey Gardens itself . Rhododendrons, foxgloves, ferns and hostas provide the mostly foliage display. The elm and thatch retreat chair provide a secluded refuge in the planting and further represent the longevity and deep roots of local charity, Minstead Trust. Candelabra primulas and spring perennials among the green offer colour to complete the effect.
Building the garden and more
Find out more about our garden build and how people with learning disabilities have been involved throughout the process.
