Forest Garden

The aim with this method of planting is to bring together trees, shrubs, and perennials with bulbs and climbers to create a stable and balanced ecological system. Each plant is selected for a purpose, whether it be an edible, a source of dye, a resource for pollinators, or a fixer of specific nutrients in the soil.

For Bella, the aesthetic value of this approach holds as much appeal as its ecological function. She has used it to soften the boundaries of the Meadow Orchard, moving away from the abruptness of hedging to a more natural and organic edge.

At the time of writing the trees and shrubs have been planted, with development of the ground cover layer planned for 2024 and 2025.