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At a glance

Who would use this garden?
Those living and working in a busy urban environment, looking for a space of calm and reflection.
Where is the garden set?
The Pocket is designed to have year-round interest. Planting has been designed for a South-East facing urban environment on slightly acid, sandy and loamy soils which is naturally free draining.

The Garden

The 15 Minute City Garden is based on an urban planning model that aims to move towards a climate friendly solution where neighbourhoods have the necessities of modern life, including access to green space, jobs and essential services to be available within a 15 minute walk or cycle from home. 

A graceful and relaxing space, the planting uses a broad mixture of textures. A short gravel pathway leads to a small seating area set beneath one of the specimen trees. A place for momentary quiet and reflection and a space which boosts wellbeing and encourages wildlife. Functionally, the planting helps to capture carbon from the atmosphere. Dried and cut bamboo poles act as slow-release rainwater storage vessels, with various heights and widths to echo the urban skyline. A birdbath encourages therapeutic interest with water for calm and a wildlife connection. 

Plants include:

Garden legacy

Following the show, Cala Homes will be relocating the garden to the entrance of one of their new housing development sites at Brooklands Grove, Weybridge in Surrey â€“ a stunning new collection of sustainable houses and flats set within 12 hectares of woodland, with play areas, pathways and cycle routes.