<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cFor One Thousand Springs I chose to focus on the haiku. The traditional haiku mentions one of the seasons and many haikus are based on observations in nature. The ones featured in this installation were submitted by members of the public from around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nPrincess of Wales Conservatory. \u00a9 RBG Kew <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>Rose Garden. \u00a9 RBG Kew<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHorticultural installations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Stunning horticultural displays took over in the Temperate House Octagons with a specially commissioned Chalk Garden, a striking contemporary response to a Japanese garden showcasing native plants including grasses, shrubs and trees. This collaboration between Otis Landscape Associates and Kodai and associates presents contemporary Japanese garden design within a uniquely British landscape, inspired by Japan\u2019s dramatic southern cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set against the classical architecture of the Temperate House, Chalk Garden presented a unique juxtaposition of Japanese and British cultures, cultivating a sense of calm and reflection.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKew has a strong connection to Japan through both our architectural features and our plants in the Gardens. The beauty and harmony of Japan is rich and fascinating, and the natural world as a whole is woven through Japanese culture in a unique and tangible way.<\/p>Paul Denton<\/strong>, Head of Visitor Programmes and Exhibitions at RBG Kew<\/span><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPaul Denton, Head of Visitor Programmes and Exhibitions at RBG Kew says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cKew has a strong connection to Japan through both our architectural features and our plants in the Gardens. The beauty and harmony of Japan is rich and fascinating, and the natural world as a whole is woven through Japanese culture in a unique and tangible way. We were honoured to celebrate the country\u2019s rich connection to nature through contemporary art, iconic plant displays, food and crafts this autumn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Kitchen Garden. \u00a9 RBG Kew<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>The Great Broad Walk Borders. \u00a9 RBG Kew<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAbout the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world-famous scientific organisation, internationally respected for its outstanding collections as well as its scientific expertise in plant diversity, conservation and sustainable development in the UK and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kew Gardens is a major international and a top London visitor attraction. Kew Gardens\u2019 132 hectares of landscaped gardens, and Wakehurst, Kew\u2019s Wild Botanic Garden, attract over 2.5 million visits every year. Kew Gardens was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2003 and celebrated its 260th anniversary in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wakehurst is home to Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, the largest wild plant seed bank in the world. RBG Kew receives approximately one third of its funding from the Government through the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and research councils. Further funding needed to support RBG Kew\u2019s vital work comes from donors, membership and commercial activity including ticket sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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