More than one in five native wildflower species in the British Isles is considered nationally threatened. The Fallen represents a cemetery of plants that are now extinct within the British Isles. Each headstone bears the name of a lost species.

The symmetrical layout produced by the Portland headstones is punctuated by streams of wild meadow planting and tranquil strips of lush green turf. The simple colour scheme produces a gentle colour haze adding to the tranquil and reflective atmosphere of the garden, allowing the onlooker to contemplate the species lost so far, and ponder the fate of those on the brink.

Sim Flemons has a BA (Hons) in Sociology and worked in the legal profession before changing career in 2003 to pursue his passion for gardening. After gaining a Diploma in Garden Design from Capel Manor College, London, Sim set up own garden design, build and maintenance business Piece of Green in 2006. John Warland has a BSc in Real Estate Finance and Investment. Following a period of travel and work abroad he retrained for an RHS General Certificate in Horticulture and a City and Guilds in Garden Design at Capel Manor College, London. He also completed a CAD course at Berks College of Agriculture. Subsequently, John set up a small design and maintenance business based in London and the home counties.

To see the garden visit stand number A8 at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, or for more information on ‘Piece of Green’ contact Sim Flemons on 07717 534 542, or visit the website at www.pieceofgreen.co.uk
or the RHS website