RHS award-winning show garden relocated to Brooklands Park in Worthing

Worthing Borough Council said Brooklands Park now has a ‘beautiful new permanent feature’ – an award-winning show garden.

The local authority said it has been ‘carefully relocated and installed’, thanks to the ‘fantastic efforts of our green-fingered volunteers and parks team’.

"Originally created for the RHS Malvern Spring Festival in Worcestershire – one of the first major flower shows of the year – ‘Pressed in Time: Nature’s Memory’ was designed by Worthing-based garden designer Lora Peneva and was awarded an RHS Silver-Gilt medal,” the council explained.

"Inspired by the art of flower pressing, the garden is designed as a calm and reflective space where visitors can experience blooms in both their living and preserved forms.

“Following the festival, the garden has been thoughtfully adapted for its new home. Now covering a larger area than the original show garden, it will continue to establish and flourish over time – becoming even more impressive as the planting matures.”

The council said visitors can explore dozens of plant species, ornamental features, bug hotels and a pathway through the space – ‘creating a welcoming haven for both people and pollinators alike’.

"The garden is located opposite the raised community planters on the western side of the park,” the council added.

"Its relocation was supported by the council to ensure the garden could continue to be enjoyed by the community long after the festival ended.

“Around 30 volunteers joined our parks team and Lora herself to help bring the garden to Brooklands Park.

“We’d like to thank members of the Friends of Brooklands Park, Denton Gardens, Marine Gardens, New Parade, Whitebeam Woods, Heene Cemetery and volunteers from Highdown Gardens for their generous support.”

The garden is sponsored by Studio Wald and built by EDN Landscapes Ltd.

According to the RHS website, the contemplative garden takes inspiration from the tradition of flower pressing, guiding visitors through a calm, sensory journey that reflects the beauty of plants in both their living and preserved states.

The RHS added: “The garden is heavily plant‑led with minimal hard landscaping, and all materials are sourced from UK‑based suppliers. After the show, the garden will be relocated to a community site in Worthing, either a primary school or a public green space, ensuring long‑term benefit, biodiversity support, and educational value.

"The planting scheme prioritises drought‑tolerant species, resilient structure, and permeable surfaces to promote sustainable water management.”

Find out more at https://rhsmalvern.co.uk/whats-on/gardens/show-gardens/pressed-in-time-natures-memory/