RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 - Room to Breathe Hospital Garden for the TSA

The Room to Breathe Hospital Garden for the TSA was unveiled at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2025 and was awarded a Gold Medal!

Inspired by the healing power of nature, this garden provides a sanctuary within a hospital courtyard, a restorative space for parents and caregivers.​

The aim is to create a space, an oasis of calm, where caregivers can escape during the stresses of hospital treatments, recharge, and be ready to face the challenges again – a 'Room to Breathe'​.

The cocoon-like feature chair cradles caregivers, offering a sense of security. A calming backdrop of textured green, complemented by whites that illuminate the space, and highlights of burgundy foliage add depth. The soothing water feature nurtures a sense of calm and serenity, while the angled pergola makes the space feel much larger.

This garden is incredibly close to my heart, created in honour of the Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA).​
The aim for the Show was to raise awareness for the TSA, highlighting the vital work the charity does in supporting families affected by Tuberous Sclerosis (TSC).​

Inspired by my own personal experience of waiting in a hospital while my son, who has TSC, underwent brain surgery, this garden offers parents and caregivers a restorative space to recharge.

I also volunteer at Amersham Hospital, helping to rejuvenate gardens for staff and patients. My hands-on experience has shown how green spaces profoundly enhance well-being in healthcare environments, inspiring the design approach to this garden - turning a container garden in a hospital courtyard into a sanctuary for parents and caregivers— a 'Room to Breathe’.​ The elements from the Show Garden are being used to create a brand new Visitor garden at Amersham Hospital in Buckinghamshire - we expect the garden to open in late Summer 2025.

I am proud to be collaborating on this project with Catherine Gibbon of Botanique Gardens.

Photo Credit: Maria Savoskula