Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2022
Emergent Gardens
Haven
Designed by Alex Koskiniotis
Emergent Gardens
Haven
Designed by Alex Koskiniotis
haven
noun /ˈheɪvn/ ‘a place that is safe and peaceful where people or animals are protected’ Welcome to ‘haven’ a place where people and insects can find safe haven. The use of its circular design encompasses all who find refuge here. The different levels of the garden allow views of planting from all angles and access to flowering plants by pollinators. The back screening – reclaimed/recycled timber posts - provide rhythm and functionality by housing insect hotels – a refuge for pollinators. Carefully selected Australian Native Trees suitable for gardens both big and small give shelter to all, and flowering shrubs provide colour to the garden all year round. A valuable water source – a stone water feature - bubbles quietly in the first tier of the garden and on a psychological level creates a feeling of calm and tranquility. Seasonal change is celebrated using drought tolerant Australian Native plants. Year-round flowering aims to attract a variety of native insects and birds and provide a beautiful display. The design of this garden seeks to inspire people to create their own haven in their backyards both big and small. ‘haven’ seeks to inspire action which can begin with small changes to attract pollinators and the process of pollinating in any size backyard, rooftop or landscape. ‘Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.’ (Mother Teresa) |
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Preliminary design and 3d renders
photos during the show
photos during the show
Photos credit: Paul Johnstone Photography