The Key Garden won silver today at the Chelsea Flower Show!
Several weeks ago, when I was still knee deep in co-ordinating who was coming to the show on which days and I hadn’t really comprehended the enormous task facing Paul Stone and all those who were about to help him make The Key a reality, someone asked me if I thought the garden might win. If I remember correctly my response was to laugh rather nervously and say I wasn’t thinking that far ahead; when of course what I should have done was say something meaningful about people already winning because of the positive experience and the opportunity to challenge stereotypes and confound expectations.
I could make up for that lapse now, although other contributors to this blog have made the point far more richly than I can hope to. Even without the medal I know that I have participated in something special and feel privileged to have had this opportunity and to share the undertaking with all the other people involved.
But, it does feel good to have the achievements of all those who have given time and energy recognised and the work of all the volunteers and the Eden team rewarded.
A huge congratulations to all the people involved in this project, silver is a very fetching colour for a medal!
We’re also still in with a chance of winning the People’s Choice award – if you like our garden please vote for us online.
Rebecca Sycamore – Homeless Link
Congratulations from St Mungo’s on silver! Wonderful achievement.
Twelve volunteers from the St Mungo’s Putting Down Roots gardening programme helped create the garden. Their feedback has been excellent.
Some of our volunteers and staff are down at the Show at the moment – talking to visitors. We’re hoping for great pictures back to put on our website.
Have a great rest of show and all best for the People’s Choice award!
Judith
Media and Campaign Manager
St Mungo’s