About the garden – Medium garden
The Support Garden embodies the deeply personal journey of advance planning, reflecting themes of strength, trust, and care.
At its centre, a steel fireplace symbolises the donor of an Enduring Power of Attorney or directive maker of an Advance Healthcare Directive. This is surrounded by an elaborate steel pergola which supports the fireplace and represents the network of trust built between the donor, their attorney, and the people that surround them.
The garden is enclosed by three Amelanchier lamarckii ‘Juneberry’ specimens and a multitude of biodiverse planting on ground level and on green roofs. Each plant is chosen for its ecosystem supporting characteristics.
An upcycled corrugated steel wall behind the fireplace evokes ideas of time and resilience, reinforcing the value of preparing for the future. The central plaza is fitted with two bespoke chairs; the minimalist design evokes clarity of mind allowing for deep conversations on advance planning in a calm and serene atmosphere.
About the Designer
Joe Eustace, co-founder of Online Garden Designs, won the Bord Bia Bloom Cultivating Talent initiative in 2023, and has participated in Bloom every year since. The 23-year-old is currently undertaking a masters in Global Change Landscape Design at University College Dublin.
Joe has worked on a number of projects both in the private and public sphere, nationally and internationally. His passion for aesthetics and ecology drives his design, creating outdoor spaces for both people, and the environment, to enjoy. His second show garden, the Citroën Floating Lounge Garden, won a gold medal at last year’sBloom.
About the Sponsor
The Decision Support Service – located in the Mental Health Commission – promotes the rights of people who need support with decision-making now or in future. We encourage every adult to make an enduring power of attorney and advance healthcare directive.
Designer Information
Email: info@onlinegardendesigns.ie
Website:onlinegardendesigns.ie
