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I was asked to design the garden for the children's hospice in Poole by the charity Greenfingers, who fund gardens for children's hospices around the country.

The interior had been designed with a seaside theme and so I continued this theme within the garden. Undulating walls mimic waves, paths are made from a firm sandy surface and a raised wooden boardwalk runs through existing woodland. A private area for parents is enclosed with a transluscent screen that catches the light, and a specially adapted play area has been provided for the children.

Planting in shades of blues and yellows continues the seaside feel, and large fossilised ammonites nestle within grasses that drift through the borders and the paths.

The garden provides a sensory and exciting space for the children and a contemplative space for their parents.