Greenfingers Charity to Reveal ‘Together Garden’ at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Before Finding a Permanent Home at Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
This summer, visitors to RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show will be treated to the debut of a special new garden from the Greenfingers Charity. Taking place from 16–20 July 2025, the show will feature the Together Garden – a thoughtfully designed and deeply moving space created by designers Phil Hirst and Joanne Charlton.
Designed to offer moments of reflection, connection and peace, the Together Garden is more than just a beautiful showpiece. Curved timber benches invite visitors to sit together, while a bespoke canopy provides shelter. Two sculptural elements represent hands held together, symbolising comfort and unity. After the show, this garden will take on a new and lasting role, being carefully relocated to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in Sheffield.
There, the garden will be reimagined as a permanent, tranquil space outside one of the hospice’s bereavement suites. It will offer bereaved families a peaceful place to make memories and find comfort during the most difficult times.
Linda Petrons, Director of Fundraising & Communications at Greenfingers Charity, shared her excitement about the project:
“We are incredibly excited to be part of RHS Wentworth Woodhouse for the very first time. It’s a fantastic platform to raise awareness of the work we do, and to introduce even more people to the power of gardens in creating comfort and connection during life’s most challenging moments. We’re so grateful to Pentola – our generous sponsors of this garden – without them, this project simply wouldn’t have been possible.”
Unlike many of the charity’s gardens, which are created for children, the Together Garden is designed with bereaved parents and loved ones in mind.
For designer Phil Hirst, the emotional depth of the brief was a welcome challenge:
“It was a real privilege to be asked by Greenfingers to design a garden for Bluebell Wood. Many of the charity’s gardens are centred around children, but this time the focus was different – to offer parents and families a space to process grief and find comfort. Working alongside Joanne Charlton brought fresh perspectives, and despite the sensitive nature of the project, the process has been incredibly rewarding.”
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is already known for its beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces, which play a vital role in its work with families. The addition of the Together Garden will further enhance this environment.
Samantha Wood, Income Generation & Communications Director at the hospice, said:
“We love our gardens at Bluebell Wood, and we’re so excited to be part of such a unique and heartfelt project. Seeing the garden debut at RHS Wentworth Woodhouse will be a proud moment but knowing it will become part of our own grounds is even more special. It will be a tranquil space for families to enjoy for years to come – somewhere peaceful and comforting, that our staff and volunteers will care for with pride.”
Heidi Hawkins, Chief Executive of Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, added:
“Having a beautiful, tranquil and welcoming outdoor space for our families to spend time together and reflect when they’re going through incredibly difficult circumstances is so important. The impact that the garden will have when it arrives at our hospice cannot be underestimated. It’s wonderful to see the designs come to life at Wentworth Woodhouse, and we’re looking forward to welcoming the garden to Bluebell Wood, where it will benefit babies, children, young adults and their families during end-of-life care.”
To see the Together Garden in full bloom, visitors can book tickets to RHS Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show via the RHS website. To learn more about Greenfingers Charity and how to support its work, visit greenfingerscharity.org.uk.
