The Moonshadow Moth Garden

The Moonshadow Moth Garden is supporting the charity The Wild Flower Conservation Society and it explores the theme of resilience with a day-to-night garden that supports and celebrates the unsung nocturnal heroes of pollination: moths. It contains a diverse range of plants in a pocket-sized space.

Soft, moonlight-white meadow planting, rich in nectar contrasts with the green canopy of a native tree. At the heart of the garden is a humane ‘moth trap’, a striking focal point that brings the drama of the night into the daytime.

There are 2,500 species of moths in Britain, but their numbers have declined by 28% since the 60s. The design encourages gardeners to consider how planting with moths in mind can help strengthen their garden's ecosystem and its resilience.

At a glance:

Who is this garden for?
A conceptual design
Where is the garden set?  
South east UK.
Who or what is the design inspiration?
Exploring the concept of day to night gardening by planting with the entire lifecycle of the moth in mind can help strengthen their garden's ecosystem.

Key sustainability points

• To minimise the gardens environmental impact, the central feature, a moth trap, is constructed with everyday household items including a sheet and torch.
• Only natural materials have been selected for this garden, which include the construction of woven cocoon sculptures.
• Plants will be relocated to The One Garden Brighton, part of Plumpton College to be used as a teaching resource for horticulture and garden design students.