The Way of St James Show Garden
People's Choice Best Show Garden
Silver Medal

Designed for a prominent Galician family, this garden is set in Galicia, Spain and takes inspiration from large gardens divided by tall hedges into ornamental, horticultural, and woodland areas. Primarily focusing on a woodland setting, the garden offers a serene sanctuary for relaxation, echoing the tranquil ambience of a forest.

Metal arches with scented climbers and gravel paths enhance the romantic nature of Galician gardens. At the same time, granite paving reflects typical local materials, using familiar shrubs and perennial species that pay homage to Galicia’s dense, ancient forests.

Key elements of the garden include a pilgrim statue, Camino symbols like the Santiago cross and a yellow arrow, a water fountain, a natural pond, boulders, trees, and woodland planting. These features create an ambience reminiscent of the pilgrims’ journey.

The show garden construction aimed to establish a mature look for the landscape foliage and planting. Simultaneously, with its carefully placed stones and rocks, the water feature was designed to appear natural, enhancing the garden’s relaxing and soothing appeal.