'The Shared Spaces Family Garden' Bord Bia 2022 Large feature garden category unjudged

Originally designed for Bord Bia’s Easy steps to dream gardens this garden was created for a family with teenagers or young adults but aims to show how a small suburban sized garden can cater to all members of a family throughout a lifetime. The design is simple, with three distinct spaces that are multi purpose to be used in different ways as a family grows. Seating areas are separated to allow each some privacy, with an area in between for growing food.

Three simple methods to promote and support wildlife are illustrated in the garden; Water saving, composting and growing food. Plants are chosen for all year flowering to provide food for pollinating insects.