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New 'Carbon' Garden to show what London will look like in the future

Gardening news·@Gardensillustrated·2 months ago
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Kew has announced it will open a new 'Carbon Garden' in July 2025 at the site of the world-famous botanic garden in Richmond - London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site. The garden has been designed to explain the role of carbon in nature and will demonstrate how plants and fungi can help mitigate climate change, while also emphasising the urgent need for action, to raise awareness in this area. A key feature of the exhibit is a display with carefully selected stripes of herbaceous perennials that will visually depict the rise in global temperatures over time. An illustrative soil profile, a rocky outcrop and an exposed coal seam will also feature to highlight the intricate connection between plants and fossil fuels. The Carbon Garden © Mizzi Studio - Mizzi Studio At the heart of the Carbon Garden will be a central pavilion designed by Mizzi Studio. Drawing inspiration from fungi, this structure will be built using low-carbon, natural materials.…

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