It’s impossible to overstate the importance of sustainability and the environment. They are fundamental to our everyday lives and to the role of the property industry in shaping the urban and rural landscape around us.

The past few years have demonstrated just how vital access to nature is; countless numbers sought solace through gardening on whatever scale was available, using plants as a path to wellbeing. At the same time, our kitchens became our sanctuaries and the focus for creativity – all the more satisfying if the result was at least in part home grown.

Looking ahead, these themes will come together to be showcased in The Savills Garden at next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

In a first for Chelsea, the show garden by Mark Gregory, award-winning designer and founder of Landform Consultants, will feature a working kitchen surrounded by colourful ornamental and edible planting, providing inspiration for ‘plot-to-plate’ alfresco dining.

Visitors can rest under a mature tree, taking time to reconnect with nature while anticipating the tasting experience to come. The aim is to help change the way we think about our gardens, the way we eat and source our food, and to share ideas and knowledge that can be introduced into even the smallest space.

As a company, we are looking forward to the collaboration over the months to come, the culmination of the concept, and to seeing the garden relocated post show in conjunction with the national charity Shaw Trust which supports people facing disadvantage to find a way into fulfilling work and to build a strong sense of personal wellbeing. It will be replanted in Nottinghamshire for their residents to enjoy.

We will also be building on our employee engagement with Rethink Food, and exploring issues around food production, food miles and sustainability.

The Savills Garden is a sponsorship that speaks to our commitment to sustainable development – it aims to be a feast for the senses and a recipe for the future.

Further information

Contact Richard Rees