Eden Project to Showcase ‘Bring Me Sunshine’ Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026

The Eden Project will return to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2026 to mark its 25th anniversary with a vibrant and forward-looking display called The Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden.

A Glimpse into Eden Project Morecambe

Inspired by the landscapes, heritage and communities of Morecambe Bay, the garden offers the first public glimpse of Eden Project Morecambe, which is due to open in 2028. Designed by award-winning garden designer Harry Holding and architect Alex Michaelis, it has been created in collaboration with young adults from the Morecambe area.

The project has received match-funding from the grant-making charity Project Giving Back and will take centre stage at the Chelsea Flower Show next May.

📷Harry Holding and Alex Michaelis - Eden Project Bring me Sunshine Garden Team

Blending Nature and Innovation

The garden celebrates renewal, nature and the power of young people to shape a greener future. It includes a solar-powered outdoor classroom where hands-on horticulture, foraging and crafts combine with digital learning.

Its design also champions sustainability, featuring crushed cockles, steel-laced limestone and boundary panels made from mussel shells. Rainwater harvesting and biodiversity enrichment are woven into the layout, alongside plants used for dyes and crafts.

Austrian pine trees, sea buckthorn and olive trees provide structure, while meadow-style planting brings colour and movement through pinks, yellows and blues, complemented by textural grasses and edible plants such as sea kale, samphire and artichokes.

Created with Young Adults

Co-created with young adults outside of employment or education, the garden aims to open pathways into green careers and skills development.

Harry said: “This garden is a true labour of love, shaped by collaboration, and ingenuity, and inspired by extraordinary landscapes and amazing people.
“Working alongside young adults from the Morecambe community, many of whom don’t fit society’s mould, has shown us the power of hope. Every plant, texture and layer tells a story of resilience and possibility – while new artwork will showcase the creativity of the community.”

A Permanent Home in Morecambe

After the show, the garden will be relocated to Eden Project Morecambe as part of a 1.6-acre community space. It will serve as a living classroom and public garden, rooted in the area’s natural and cultural heritage. Installation is planned for summer 2026, with the garden expected to open in spring 2027 ahead of Eden Project Morecambe’s grand opening the following year.

Eden Project CEO Andy Jasper said: “In our 25th year, this garden reflects everything Eden stands for – connecting people with the living world. It celebrates all that’s special about Morecambe and represents a town supported by the fusion of nature and technology.
“Best of all, this incredible space will be open to all and completely free for the people of Morecambe, and the millions who will visit every year.
“Come and get a first look at a space that will inspire young people, support communities, and showcase a sustainable future – and this is only the beginning of what Eden Project Morecambe will offer.”

📷Harry Holding

Eden Project Morecambe on the Horizon

Construction of Eden Project Morecambe will soon begin on the site of a former seafront leisure complex. The development will feature a striking dome structure alongside new gardens and educational facilities, continuing Eden’s mission to connect people with the natural world.

📷Chelsea 2026 - Visitor Perspective