The Jordans Wildlife Garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

There's only a couple of days left to catch the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, unfortunately we aren't going this year, but we were really excited to hear about the Jordans wildlife garden, it combines so many of the things we love! Here's a little about the garden:The Jordans Wildlife Garden has been created by award winning garden designer, Selina Botham, to reflect a long-term commitment from Jordans to the British countryside. Great tasting food comes from working closely with nature and this can be seen in the garden’s features, from edible wild flowers, trees and hedges to oats, fruit and nuts – all of which can be foraged from the countryside. It provides a natural 'larder' to share as a shelter for birds, bees and butterflies and looks set to inspire gardeners everywhere to support British wildlife.A commitment from Jordans to Britain’s wildlifeA long-term supporter of wildlife habitats and increased biodiversity, Jordans’ cereal farmers devote at least 10% of their farmed areas to supporting wildlife. These sustainable practices are at the centre of the Jordans ethos and their pioneering work in this area helps to create a more diverse countryside by encouraging up to five times more wildlife in agricultural spaces.  Bringing the Jordans commitment to life: designing The Jordans Wildlife Garden The Jordans Wildlife Garden is set to showcase the importance of sustainability and protecting the British countryside to RHS visitors from across the country. Oat fields, inspired by Jordans’ farms, outline the sides of the garden, moving through to mown paths of species rich meadow, which curve through the space. Swathes of meadow alongside the paths give a close connection to nature. The garden is surrounded by a cut log wall and grassy banks, which form a wildlife friendly edge to the garden and a habitat for wildlife. A nut terrace that provides an edible treat for both people and wildlife surrounds the elegant, reflective pool in the centre of the garden. There are also sculpted straw benches, created by willow sculptor Spencer Jenkins, that provide a place to rest and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere. Mixed native hedgerow and fruit and nut trees will surround one side of the garden, providing more edible treats for people and animals.The array of features have each been designed to support local wildlife, including thatched insect hotels, birdhouses and feeding stations – all sculpted especially for The Jordans Wildlife Garden – whilst adding a unique beauty to the space. Design elements such as the cut wood stepping-stones, created by chainsaw artist Ella Fielding, will provide further material for animals to make their homes in, whilst the meadow flowers themselves house a beehive – a core feature of any wildlife garden.All sustainable elements of the garden also represent a commitment by Jordans to The Prince’s Countryside Fund, which works to support the people that take care of our countryside and ensures a sustainable future for British farmers and rural communities. It also shows the ease with which these elements can be brought into compact garden spaces, whilst still supporting local wildlife. The perfect partnership: Jordans and Selina Botham, award winning garden designerA passionate wildlife and garden enthusiast, Selina Botham is perfectly placed to bring The Jordans Wildlife Garden to life. She has won numerous awards for her beautiful and considered approach to gardening, from Gold to Best In Show for her first ever garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. In 2010, Selina scooped Gold, Best Communal Garden and overall Garden of the Year at The New Homes Garden Awards for a housing association garden. This was the first time a housing association garden had won this prestigious award. Be inspired: Edd Kimber’s foraging recipes As part of its British countryside celebrations this July, Jordans has enlisted the taste expertise of Great British Bake Off winner, Edd Kimber, to create a series of foraged food recipes inspired by The Jordans Wildlife Garden. The range of three exciting new recipes include a tasty Mixed Berry Traybake with Rosehip Syrup for a tangy finish and a simple, delicious traditional English dessert – the Alpine Strawberry Fool – made using foraged alpine strawberries that can be found in The Jordans Wildlife Garden and in nature’s larder too. For more information on the Jordans Wildlife Garden and the range of deliciously straightforward Jordans cereals, visit the website at www.jordanscereals.co.uk. Keep up to date on all the latest activity in The Jordans Wildlife Garden and behind the scenes access at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show by following Jordans on Facebook or Twitter: www.facebook.com/jordanscereals / @jordanscereals  #jordansgoeswild 

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