Gold medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019

This year there was an opportunity for Prof Lorraine Farrelly to work with the School of Biological Science, Dr Alastair Culham and his PhD student Tomos Jones. Their research is on invasive plant species and their impact on gardens in the British Isles.

 

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“I worked with them to design an exhibition stand for the Chelsea flower show . The design concept of the stand was to reflect invasive species , it is an interpretation of the Gunnera or Giant Rhubarb plant. The stand is made from birch faced plywood that has been cut into pieces which were slotted together on site. The structure was made by timber craft specialists Xylotek, who have worked with us to build our Urban Room structure on campus. Beneath the structure are range of examples of invasive plants. The interpretative boards describing the research were designed by BA Graphic Communication students as part of their course. The design and project was selected for the Chelsea Flower Show 2019, and also was awarded a gold medal at the show.This project represents the possibilities of inter and cross disciplinary working with staff and students across the University.”

Prof Lorraine Farrelly

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