A hand-carved cedar throne. (Original sculpture by Sussex artist)
Locally sourced building materials (Sussex bricks, tiles and stone)
Bronze Leaping Frog (Original sculpture by Sussex artist).
Recycling of by-products and waste.
All plants grown to be edible in some way.
Woven willow and hazel structures (by local craftsman)
Hampton Court Show Garden - "A Taste Of Sussex"
Designer: Delgado Designs
Contractor: Girl Force Gardens
(Hover over parts of the garden for more information on each area)
SILVER FLORA MEDAL WINNER AT
HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW 2005
Objective:
- Produce design whereby the client would create their own edible garden
Client brief:
- To be an achievable project for a gardener with limited experience
- To incorporate labour-saving techniques to support a manageable plot
- To be environmentally beneficial
Specific features:
- All plants grown to be edible in some way (from cornflowers to carrots)
- Include traditions of Sussex (corn dollies, woven willow/hazel hurdles)
- Locally sourced building materials (Sussex bricks, tiles and stone)
- Original sculptures by Sussex artists (bronze leaping frog and hand-carved cedar throne)
- Recycling of by-products and waste (compost area)
- Wildlife areas (lacewing house, log pile)
Related links:
- Sue Hitchings on the BBC Website
- Royal Horticultural Society
- John Lindfield (Hazel And Willow Craftsman)
- Hannah Stewart (Bronze Sculptor)
- Tom Leach (Wood Sculptor)
©2006 Sue Hitchings / Delgado Designs
