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Between Chaos & Order
RHS Sandringham 2026
22nd - 25 July 2026
Sandringham Estate, Norfolk
Tending to plants can restore balance, clarity and connection. Informed by Dan’s personal journey from a high-stress cyber security career to training in horticulture, this border explores how gardens can support emotional wellbeing, especially for neurodivergent people
The border
Visitors encounter a calm, immersive space in cool blues, lilacs, silvers and soft golds. Layers of naturalistic planting, gentle grasses and tactile foliage encourage slower looking and quiet participation. Nearby, a reflective pool and stone seat add a sense of stillness. The design is also influenced by the repetitions and symmetry that characterise contemplative Eastern garden philosophy, with Neofinetia falcata shown in the traditional fuukiran style.
Vertical emphasis is provided by a structural Betula utilis subsp. jacquemontii, balanced by a standing stone and upright perennials. The result is a restorative refuge for anyone seeking a break from the overstimulation of modern life.
A collaboration rooted in shared values
Homes Reimagined creates thoughtful, accessible and future-proof living spaces that help people live more comfortably, independently and beautifully at home.
Led by occupational therapy insight, their work brings together practical adaptation, inclusive design and a deep understanding of how spaces shape everyday life.
Quintessence was born from that experience. Gardens and events are designed not simply as beautiful spaces, but as places of refuge.
Through horticultural and floral art, Quintessence’s mission is to reconnect people with nature.
Together, we are creating environments that nurture both mental and physical wellbeing; spaces that enable recovery, restoration and a healthier relationship with the world around us.
Plant List
Agapanthus 'Arctic Star'
Agapanthus 'Blue Umbrella'
Artemisia abrotanum
Betula jacquemontii
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldtau'
Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'
Geranium 'Dreamland'
Hosta 'Halcyon'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Great Star'
Limonium latifolium
Stipa tenuissima
Neofinetia falcata 'Higashidemoyako'
Neofinetia falcata 'Perfect Diamond'
Nepeta 'Summer Magic'
Nicotiana sylvestris
Salvia 'Lake Silvretta'
Salvia (Perovskia) yangii 'Blue Spire'
Sedum 'Bertram Anderson'
Soleirolia soleirolii
Verbena 'Purple Haze'
After the show, the border will be relocated to Gamesley Community Centre in Derbyshire, where it will continue as a nature-based wellbeing refuge for the local community.