Plants in The Garden of the Future

An incredible tree that provides flowers for pollinators and berries for birds, with the berries also edible for humans. Native to the UK and able to survive a large range of conditions. It is often overlooked and undervalued. In the past, this tree was revered and is in many traditional folklore.

Often sweet potatoes are seen as a staple crop but they have fantastic nutritional value and are drought resistant.
Grows best in well-drained, sandy loam in full sun, with support for climbing stems. 

An adaptable crop that can add height and structure to a green roof. The garden features a semi-intensive green roof – the greater depth of soil allows for a more dynamic planting palette enabling larger plants such small shrubs and grass, while creating a more stable temperature, and reducing energy consumption.
 

An early cropping plant that can be grown within the UK and is more resilient to warmer climates. Can handle a range of climates and conditions. More commonly known as the chickpea, this annual legume has small, green feathery leaves either side of the stem and produces fat green seedpods containing two or three peas to each pod in spring or early summer. 

Great plants for handling more tricky conditions within the garden. Good for dry shade but can also handle more sun in damper soils. Providing attractive ground cover throughout the year, the slender, hairy leaves form loose clumps, which in midsummer are topped with tall stems carrying elegant clusters of white flowers.