‘Recycled, Reused and Refilled’ Sculptural Garden
James Purdy
Garden Sponsor
About the garden - Large garden
Repak’s ‘Recycled, Reused and Refilled’ Sculptural Garden explores the narrative and possibilities that recycled materials can play in creating a beautiful garden.
Constructed entirely from reusable, recycled or reclaimed materials, it highlights the versatility of using salvaged items in innovative garden design. Glass bottle sculptures positioned on metal rods reflect flowering plants, recycled timber cubes on metal support frames form bird nests, stacked bicycle wheels provide mature climbing frames for plants, and paths are formed with reclaimed paving and sustainably sourced gravel.
Planting is multi-layered, with native mature trees, hedges, topiary and vibrant borders with bold floral tones that undulate over earth mounds. Mature planting elevates the space, demonstrating how plants create positive and sustainable environments which complement recycled materials.
At the front, an open space provides a forum where Repak is hosting a wide range of informative talks and demonstrations on the benefits of working with recycled materials.
About the designer
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James Purdy is a chartered architect and garden designer based in Belfast. He has extensive experience in designing and constructing private gardens throughout Ireland, placing an emphasis on creating dynamic spaces that enhance the existing environment and promote a better connection between people’s homes and gardens.
This is James’ seventh Bloom Show Garden. He has won numerous awards at the festival, including three gold medals for his Podscape Garden for Glenisk (2016), The Healthy Way for Healthy Ireland and Bord Bia (2019), and the Repak Most Sorted Garden (2025), which was also named Best Large Show Garden.
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