The founder of the Eden Project has described Eden Project Morecambe as ‘a theatre of science like nowhere else on earth’ as the Bring Me Sunshine Garden was unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Created to mark the Eden Project’s 25th anniversary year, The Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden offers the first glimpse of Eden Project Morecambe, set to open in 2028.
Inspired by the dramatic landscapes, ecology and communities of Morecambe Bay, the garden has been designed by Harry Holding and Alex Michaelis and co-created with young adults from Morecambe.
Featuring immersive coastal planting, edible “edimental” species and pioneering sustainable materials including mussel shell boundary panels and cockle shell terraces, the garden celebrates regeneration, resilience and the future of sustainable living.
Sir Tim Smit said: “Morecambe represents a revolutionary transformation of the idea that gave us the Eden Project in Cornwall, by locating it next to the bay - so stunning for those who live there.
“Where the tide races in faster than a horse can gallop; where it is busier than Heathrow for birds; where you have the majesty of the Lake District to look upon, and watch weather systems forming before your eyes.''
“If anyone is looking for a place where the symphony of nature is played out in front of them, it is here. Why it’s a revolution is that Eden Project Morecambe will not be a fixed exhibition, but a theatre - and how appropriate that a place which in its heyday was a theatre of leisure, will now become a theatre of science like nowhere else on earth.
“Harry captures the magic and possibility of Eden Project Morecambe so beautifully. A wonderful confection of horticultural bravura, technical challenge, great design and a great dollop of love and faith in the future. I guarantee that Chelsea-goers and TV viewers will get a glimpse of theatre this week.”
Sir Tim also said he hopes the garden will inspire more people to grow edible plants and reconnect with nature through gardening.
The garden features productive planting including sea kale, samphire and artichokes woven through naturalistic coastal-inspired borders, demonstrating how gardens and public spaces can combine beauty, biodiversity and food growing.
Sir Tim said: “We hope this garden encourages people to think differently about the spaces around them - parks, gardens, balconies, windowsills - and how growing food and plants can connect us more deeply to nature and to each other.
“Even the smallest act of growing something edible can be transformative. Let’s turn many of these small acts into a gardening revolution”
Following RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the garden will relocate permanently to Morecambe where it will form part of a vibrant free public community garden and outdoor learning space ahead of Eden Project Morecambe opening in 2028.
Andy Jasper, CEO of Eden Project, said: “This garden captures the spirit of what Eden Project Morecambe will become - a place rooted in nature, creativity, learning and community.
“Sir Tim’s vision has always been about reconnecting people with the living world, and this garden gives people a first glimpse of how that vision will come to life in Morecambe.”
The Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden will feature throughout BBC RHS Chelsea Flower Show coverage this week. It has been made possible thanks to match-funding from grant-making charity Project Giving Back.
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