The Breath of Life garden tells the story of lung cancer in Ireland. It is the country’s biggest cancer killer, with over 2,500 cases diagnosed each year. Survival rates are just 18%, meaning lung cancer patients are often faced with bleak prospects. This is represented by the charred cladding on the studio and dark flowers and planting throughout the garden.
However, with increased awareness of symptoms and innovative new treatments, there is much to be hopeful about. This Breath of Life garden, co-sponsored by MSD and Flogas, mixes the dark and the hopeful narratives around cancer and brings this contrast to life using different textures and colour. The metal sculpture represents the outline of the lungs and the support that is needed for patients through a lung cancer journey.
The garden also highlights the importance of healthy lifestyle choices in reducing the risk of cancer. The planting style is contemporary, with mixed borders, herbs, edible plants, shrubs and flowers.
TÜNDE PERRY
Tünde Perry is an award-winning landscape designer and gardener. Her gardening philosophy is to create a sanctuary for the soul through her work. To achieve this she balances practicality and beauty to deliver gardens that enjoy a long-lasting harmony with nature.
A regular participant at Bloom, she has won numerous medals over the last six years including a Gold Medal in Bloom 2018 for her concept garden Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. Between 2013 and 2017 she was awarded three Silver Medals, two Silver-Gilt Medals and two Best in Category Medals for her show garden designs.
