This fabulous garden for the
Unexpected Gardener was designed by Jo Thompson and won a Gold Medal and Best urban Garden at the prestigious show.
Anyone who missed the chance to see the
Unexpected Gardener will be able to see it in its full glory on Sunday July 18 and 25 between 2pm and 4.30pm at Thrive's Trunkwell Garden Project in Beech Hill near Reading.
Jo designed this stunning garden using an elegant combination of colourful, yet low-maintenance plants and flowers and a range of practical features such as raised planting beds for easy access, cleverly designed support structures and non-slip flooring. It helps show how age or disability need not mean an end to gardening and it impressed the judges at Chelsea.
Alongside the Chelsea garden the event offers visitors the chance to visit Berkshire's hidden gem of a magnificent three acre Victorian walled garden which is planted and maintained by disabled gardeners.
Thrive therapists will offer guided tours of the gardens, or visitors can wander around at their own pace. All gardens here are wheelchair accessible and highlights include formal and informal gardens, potager, sensory and cottage gardens.
There will be a plant swap where you can bring a plant, swap for another and make a donation to Thrive. With the money raised, as part of our
Plant a Difference campaign, we will send a plant box worth £35, full of ready to plant vegetables, herbs or perennials, directly to the door of a disabled person.
Plants will be on sale as well as homemade teas and cakes. Entrance is just £3.50 for adults and £1 for children.
Thrive's Chief Executive Nicola Carruthers said: "Both events offer a wonderful afternoon out and I hope as many people as possible will take up the chance to see our super Chelsea garden in all its glory here at Thrive. We look forward to seeing you on the day."