A Chothú agus a Chosaint, meaning ‘to Nurture and Protect’, focuses on the theme of migration and captures the often-hazardous journey millions of displaced people around the world are forced to make each year due to war, violence or natural disaster. The garden showcases the stark difference between a displaced family’s perilous circumstances, and the security and hope GOAL subsequently provides to these communities.
The tough and often dangerous journey that faces those forced to flee their homes is represented by the unique tree sculpture (created by John Hogan) and the dry, lifeless and arid ground in the garden. The water feature demonstrates the force behind their journey, whether it be a natural disaster, conflict or brutality. GOAL’s humanitarian work “nurturing and protecting” is demonstrated through lustrous, dense flowers and plants sourced from its countries, symbolising the help and safety provided to refugees and displaced communities.
After 22 years working in IT, Adrian decided to undertake a two-year course in garden design. A decade later, his career as a garden designer has blossomed and Adrian now runs Living Designs, a successful garden maintenance and design company in Dublin.
With a strong team supporting him, Adrian won a Silver-Gilt Medal at Bloom 2009 with his garden Meadow Labyrinth. In 2013, in partnership with Dr. Mary Toomey and Eileen Nolan, Adrian designed a show garden, Journey on Earth, for Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, winning the coveted People’s Choice Award.
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