Garden Organic makes gardening history
Posted Tuesday 1st May 2007
The Elysia Biodynamic Garden
at Garden Organic Ryton
A world’s first is under construction in the heart of Warwickshire this summer; at the headquarters of the UK’s leading organic growing and lifestyle charity – Garden Organic.
Thought to be the only one of it's kind in the world, the Elysia Biodynamic Garden will be unveiled in July of this year at Garden Organic Ryton and will make history by becoming the first garden to be created under biodynamic principles that is open to the public.
Biodynamic principles have been in existence for decades but take gardening a step beyond basic organic practices requiring a much deeper understanding and connection with the land.
The unique space has been funded by Elysia the UK distributor for the Dr.Hauschka product range, and has been painstakingly created by top garden designer, Andy Jones, who has devised gardens for the Hampton Court Flower Show among others.
Throughout the spring and summer visitors to Garden Organic Ryton's ten-acre site of beautiful landscaped organic display gardens will be able to see the garden develop. From July visitors will be able to relax in the tranquil surroundings of a garden steeped in natural rhythms and find out more about this unique way of gardening.
The garden features enigmatic woodcarvings, fashioned by internationally renowned sculptor Denius Parson, in the form of finger like tendrils reaching almost three meters high.
Flowform water features create a unique atmosphere among the garden along with mosaics and special plants grown for biodynamic preparations.
Sebastian Parsons, founder of Elysia said: "Our business is run on strong ethical principles which complement our holistic biodynamic products and we felt that this was a unique opportunity to support an outstanding, ground breaking horticultural project.
"Fundamental to biodynamics is the belief that the healthiest growing system can only develop when all the forces of nature are working in harmony. Plants are influenced not only by the physical environment but also by forces within and beyond the earth such as cosmic and lunar influences.
"Sowing, planting and harvesting are carried out to coincide with lunar cycles and the soil and compost used in the garden is energised from special plant extracts following biodynamic preparations."
Bob Sherman, head of Gardens and Gardening at Garden Organic, said: "As we approach our 50th year of developing and promoting organic growing we are absolutely thrilled to host the world's first public biodynamic garden, which introduces these exciting principles to the UK.
"We have such inspirational partners in Elysia and renowned garden designer Andy Jones among others to work with. Together we have created a dramatic and truly spectacular garden in Garden Organic's grounds.
"As organic growing and living become more and more integrated into public culture the new garden reinforces Garden Organic's position as the leader of the organic horticultural movement. It confirms us as the centre of excellence for cutting edge organic research and techniques."
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