The Volunteers' Garden

A Beautiful Border at BBC Gardeners' World Autumn Fair 2026

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Theme this year is "Once upon a time..."

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The garden tells a story of care and human connection, inspired by the volunteers of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, whose time and dedication sustains the hospice gardens.

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The Prairie-style planting takes inspiration from the grasses and Birch trees in the Hospice gardens, and creates a gentle journey through changing seasons, with autumn as its

defining moment.

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The multi-stem Birch provides dappled shade, while a curved path suggests a shared journey. A simple bench offers a quiet place to pause and reflect. The mug and garden fork are a nod to the volunteers.
 

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