And the winner is… Lindum Turf’s Wildflower Mat
The RHS Chelsea Sustainable Garden Product of the Year Award 2023 has been judged; Lindum Turf’s Wildflower Mat is the winner. Judges included Deborah Meaden and Andrée Davies, chaired by Professor Chris Harrop OBE. The competition, which began in 2021 replaced the Product of the Year award to champion sustainability in the horticultural industry.
Last year’s winner, was Dobbies Garden Centres with its Peat Free John Innes Compost, RRP £5.99, based on a combination of loam, sand or grit with peat-free ingredients. Meets with the John Innes Manufacturers Association seal of approval. www.dobbies.com.
For more on Chelsea 2023 read about the show gardens and highlights, Plant of the Year 2023 and Chelsea Fringe events.
WINNING PRODUCT: Lindum Turf: Wildflower Mat
A mixture of wildflowers, perennials and herbs provides a biodiverse garden. The mat is 100 per cent plastic free and fully compostable. From £17.40, turf.co.uk/wildflower.
Sustainable Garden Product of the Year 2023 – Finalists
Angus Ross Furniture: Dalerb Chair
A small, comfortable hand-made chair in sustainable Perthshire oak. It contributes to a local, low-carbon, circular economy and protects the future of oak woodland. Only five sets are being made with this tree. £2,200, www.angusross.co.uk.
Sustainable Garden Product of the Year 2023 – Frond: Flo – Self-Watering Planter
This self-watering planter adds style to any room. The innovative wicking system and visible reservoir promote healthy houseplants. £65, www.frond.uk.
Mr Fox’s Garden: Mr Fox’s Hand Rake
This oak tree-inspired hand rake is functional, thoughtfully designed and hand-made in Devon. From £32, www.mrfoxsgarden.com.
Sustainable Garden Product of the Year 2023 – twool: Woolly Water Keeper
A sustainable solution for retaining water using upcycled carded waste from twine manufacturing. Use it in pots, line hanging baskets, vegetable trenches and as mulch. £9.50, twool.co.uk.
GARDENA: EcoLine Hose
Sustainably made from more than 65 per cent recycled materials, mostly from household waste. The hose comes with a 30-year warranty. £64.99, www.gardena.com/uk.
Sustainable Garden Product of the Year 2023 – GARDENA: Micro-Drip-System
Perfect for pots, raised beds and plant/hedge rows, saving up to 70 per cent of water consumption, compared to standard methods. From £34.99, www.gardena.com/uk.
Sustainable Garden Product of the Year 2023 – Willsow: The Plantable Children’s Book
The world’s first plantable children’s book. Read the story, plant the pages and watch the main characters grow. Each book is embedded with roughly 500 non-GMO seeds and is biodegradable. £9.99, willsow.com.
The Patio Black Spot Removal Company Limited: Go Ferrous
Removes rust stains from garden stonework, including those caused by lawn fertiliser. Manufactured from recycled green leaf vegetables, it’s mineral acid-free and biodegradable. £49.99, patioblackspotremoval.com.
Sustainable Garden Product of the Year 2023 – Gaze Burvill: Amity Seat
Celebrating 30 years of craftsmanship, Amity’s simplicity belies ground-breaking innovation. Ensuring minimal environmental impact, Amity is made in Hampshire using British oak. £2,520, www.gazeburvill.com.
