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Waterwheel Cottage Garden at the South of England ShowAs an effective source of energy for food production and water control, the waterwheel was once a commonplace sight across the world. The waterwheel to be exhibited at the South of England Show has been designed and built by the Carpentry students at Brinsbury using the overshot design used in the past to power mills.Waterwheels would be found along-side rivers, created with precise engineering to ensure maximum power efficiency. The wooden structure is the centre piece to the 'Waterwheel Cottage Garden' created by Chichester College, Brinsbury Campus at the South of England Show 2011. To support the strong water theme, the plant selection and design has been created in consideration to the traditional shape and textures in the wood used to build the waterwheel, as well as that of water-loving plants, the summer season, the importance of wildlife attraction and to emphasise the point that this is a working garden scene. The garden has been inspired, designed and created by the horticultural students at Brinsbury who have worked together to choose water-loving British plants including Hostas, Iris's and ferns as well as creating interest for a variety of wildlife in the roses, lavender and flowering blossoms. The back drop of birch give a structure to the scene as well as interest from the colours and formats of the foliage. The movement of both wind and water create an audio setting to the area through the branches of trees, and the rushes and grasses at the foot of the arboretum. The theme of the working water garden pulls on the 'cottage garden' idea, encompassing natural wood piles throughout the garden and natural stone set in the water and surrounding area. The wood also supplies a great location for nesting insects, encouraging an array of native birdlife to the garden. To enhance the design and showcase the talents of Brinsbury there are a number of originally design pieces from the Artistic Blacksmiths. Butterflies and dragon flies are displayed around the waterwheel to complement the planting, enhance the colour schemes of the traditional cottage garden theme and demonstrate water-loving wildlife. All materials used in the garden are recycled; from the apple crates to the artificial grass. To add to the working element of the garden a small area has been given over to herbs. They were once an essential part of a working garden and show that this area can be used for a variety of practical uses. The plants chosen are native to the UK and have been sourced from local nurseries. All materials have been collected from the Brinsbury college grounds including the farm area, and a protected conservation area on site, Stone Barn (a disused stone farm building). The additional wooden apple crates have been generously provided specifically for the show by The Flower Barn, Barnham, West Sussex. The grasses have been donated by Meadow Gate Nursery, Chichester, West Sussex, specialists in ornamental grasses and perennials. Manor Nursery, Angmering, West Sussex, family run nursery set in West Sussex's beautiful countryside, kindly offered the trees, roses and hostas. The students of Brinsbury College would like to offer their thanks to these companies for their generosity. |
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