Back to Nature Garden designed by The Duchess of Cambridge

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The RHS Back to Nature Garden, designed by The Duchess of Cambridge and award-winning landscape architects Andree Davies and Adam White of Davies White Landscape Architects, is based in a woodland setting as a space for families and communities to come together and connect with nature. 

30 Jun 2019 | 1 min read

Back to Nature Garden designed by The Duchess of Cambridge RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

'The Back to Nature Garden' finds a new home at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, as it continues to encourage families and communities to engage with nature and spend time in the great outdoors.

Back to Nature Garden designed by The Duchess of Cambridge RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

The design is inspired by the original RHS Chelsea garden with many of the key features such as the waterfall, dens and hollow log returning, alongside new elements including a wildflower meadow, rolling hill and summer planting.'

Back to Nature Garden designed by The Duchess of Cambridge RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

The woodland-themed Back to Nature Garden – which did not get judged – included a beautifully crafted hollow log for children to climb through, a den, waterfall, stream and a treehouse.

Back to Nature Garden designed by The Duchess of Cambridge RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

The garden was inspired by childhood memories that are triggered by the natural world, as well as special moments created and treasured by families now and in the future.

Back to Nature Garden designed by The Duchess of Cambridge RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2019

The Back to Nature Garden is key to the RHS’ partnership with NHS England, promoting the physical and emotional wellbeing that access to green spaces and gardening provides. 

Plant list:

Trees

Mid Storey and Shrubs

Ferns

Perennials and Groundcover Plants

Grasses and other Additional Plants

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