The Argus December 2019

Brighton designer Joe Perkins to create new Chelsea Flower Show garden

Image: Joe Perkins Design

AN AWARD-winning garden designer has been picked to create another Chelsea show garden.

Joe Perkins, of Brighton, has been commissioned to create a garden sponsored by Facebook at next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Joe, who won a gold medal at this year’s prestigious flower show will create his garden called Growing The Future in Chelsea’s coveted Main Avenue in May next year.

Joe, 42, said his garden was inspired by the British countryside and will use timber to reflect the threat of climate change.

He said: “Our woodlands are so important for protecting our planet, they’re complex ecosystems that are vital to our everyday lives. However, work needs to be accelerated on how we can utilise these to help society and the environment flourish together in the future. I’m especially keen to highlight how important it is to plant ecologically relevant trees that encourage genetic diversity and help bolster our wildlife heritage.

“I’m excited to be working with Facebook and the National Forest to bring this important issue into the forefront. Getting people engaged is the first step. I hope that by visiting the garden and hearing inspiring stories from community groups, more people will take action to create and look after our woodlands for the future.”

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