A UNIQUE garden inspired by Japan is capturing the imagination of visitors at the RHS Tatton Flower Show.
Simon Tetlow and his team of gardeners at Tatton Park have created a new commission for the Egerton family, the park’s last owners.
A dry landscaped or rock garden has been designed to inspire the public to experiment with native plants in different settings.
The modern design using native British species arranged in aesthetic form, hopes to make visitors stop and think as well as provoke ideas about what makes a garden.
Simon said: “We hope visitors can find moments of calm in the spaces we have created in this dry garden.
“The garden isn’t about perfection, it’s the process of creating the patterns within and calming motion of raking the pebbles.
“We encourage our visitors to step inside and have a try for themselves and find their moment of calm.”
The flower show runs until Sunday, July 24. To book tickets visit rhs.org.uk/tatton or buy them on the day.
To mark Tatton Park’s strong Japanese cultural links, a special event is being held to celebrate the Masuri Summer Festival.
The best authentic Japanese cultural traditions will be shared on Saturday, August 13, from 11am to 4pm.
Visitors can experience ikebana flower arranging, and a tea ceremony.
You will be able to listen to Japanese musical performances and take part in the traditional art of calligraphy and origami.
The event takes place amongst the cherry trees in Tatton Park’s famous 111-year-old Japanese garden.
For more details visit tattonpark.org.uk/events
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