RHS Urban Show. Designing Seven Small Space Gardens

I designed seven small space gardens for the RHS Urban show. The flower show was the first ever indoor flower show and the first show dedicated to urban gardening
RHS City Spaces: Cloudscape aims to answer one single question.
How can we make our towns and cities greener?
Cloudscape is a new and ambitious concept designed for the RHS Urban Show by multi award-winning garden designer, Jason Williams (aka 'The Cloud Gardener'). My 18th floor balcony garden in Manchester gained a large social media following during the lockdowns of 2020 - he has since used his platform to communicate the benefits of urban gardening to biodiversity, wildlife and mental health.
This film follows Jason as he prepares his centrepiece show gardens for the Royal Horticultural Society's inaugural Urban Show. Working alongside like-minded collaborators to create seven different garden design concepts, Jason considers the challenges that regularly face urban gardens. From growing in containers, sun and shade to renting and budget restrictions. Seven separate stories all intertwine into one.
Manchester Metropolitan Rise
The students volunteered through the fantasic Rise programme. Find out more below
rise.mmu.ac.uk/
Notcutts
www.notcutts.co.uk/garden-cen...
The garden was contructed by The Landscape Academy. Special thanks to Mark, Lynne & Callum for helping to bring the project together.
Lastly, a massive thabk you to Liz & Andy from Plant Mcr who worked tirelessly to bring the gardens together. They actively work with their developer engaging their local community to use the greenspace in the development to garden.
plantmcr.co.uk/
Unsung heros:
A massive thank you to Bernard & Will White for helping with logisitics and volunteers.
Danielle Reid for helping me with admin.
Finally, show manager Lex for trusting me to create the feauture garden at the first ever Urban Show.
Enquires:
[e-mail]
Website:
www.cloudgardeneruk.co.uk
A film by Standby Productions.
Director: Simon Owen
Production: Ellen Bounds & Charlotte Timbrell
Director of Photography: Rees Newnes
Post Production: Nick Wood

[@CloudGardenerUK]

This documentary not only gives a little perspective to what goes into exhibiting at a show, but it also shows the thoughts behind the concept. I set out to answer one question. How do we make our towns & cities greener? For me, it's about involving young people, engaging with horticultural retailers, developers & local authorities so that all parties benefit. What's next? Check out this video to find out how I plan to implement these ideas nationwide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXimdKB5nqmWqsk

[@CloudGardenerUK]

Special thanks to the team of students. Not a single one of them study horticulture but are passionate about making our cities greener. They volunteered their own time to the project and had lessons with me each week for 2 months. They give me hope for the future!

[@valeriemulholland4282]

Bravo, to you and to the students who executed such wonderful gardens with your guidance.

[@lornaprice3748]

Hi Jason, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your gardening adventures and how it has impacted not only your own life but also so many others. Gardening is such a healing thing to do, whether it's a tiny space or large space, community or private space. Hugs and blessings

[@bendenator647]

A pleasure to be involved with such a wonderful project. All your hard work has paid off and what a lovely video portraying it! Hats off to you Jason 👏👏

[@rebeccadart5609]

Jason, watching your gardening journey has been incredibly inspirational. I'm writing in from Vancouver, British Columbia and my neighbourhood is currently going through a transformation from houses and low-rise apartments to 20 story glass towers. The loss of green spaces and street trees is very concerning to myself and my neighbours. Seeing how you advocate for urban greening and balcony gardens and the resources you create is so important and you are truly one of my heroes. Much love!

[@CloudGardenerUK]

Feel free to pass on any of the information you get from my videos to help in your area too ❤ In my previous video sharing my new opportunity , I spoke about my research trip. I'm not just searching for answers to help Manchester. It is for all of us who live in the city, so once I have finished and consolidated my research, I would be happy to travel to you and meet your local leaders! ❤ I will mention that in my follow-up video later this week ❤️

[@carlawalker4671]

I have much gratitude for the commitment and dedication of all involved in this project. I totally relate with your desire for your work to be a living "legacy." I am often approached for projects but struggle with the 'we did a thing' concept. It is truly inspiring to see the level of investment of the collective minds that got you and your needs. Best to you always in all your endeavors. It goes without saying, but you are a legacy builder. Journey on sunflower 🌻. I am here for it!

[@javiersanchezmejia2350]

Beautiful garden in your balcony

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

So blessed to have you showing the behind-the-scenes for these RHS garden shows! I love your overall focus on the urban gardening community and the challenges they face in being more green-friendly. Seeing the younger generation becoming so in-tune and passionate lets me know we will be in great hands. Many thanks for sharing your inspirational content.♥♥♥

[@edwinamceachran]

Love this!

[@brendajones551]

🎉🎉❤absolutely fantastic Jason, I truly hope that all the gardens continue to flourish. I really need to get my act together now with my garden 😅😅

[@sianscountrylife4925]

I know how blessed I am to live on the wonderfully rural / coastal island of the Isle of Wight . I did live in an urban landscape - first in Manchester , then Stockport....I really value your desire to make more green spaces within city scapes . ❤

[@CloudGardenerUK]

Thank you so much! Hopefully, my work will lead to more people in our cities getting those same benefits you get to enjoy even though you're slightly more rural! As always, thank you for watching and for all of your support! ❤️💚💚❤️

[@CloudGardenerUK]

If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to give it a like ❤

[@josephaLangSeb]

Lovely video, 🎉 Nice to see behind the scenes .

[@CloudGardenerUK]

Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoyed seeing things from a different angle! ❤️💚

[@msladyjune3285]

🪴Happy Planting🌿

[@CloudGardenerUK]

Thank you 💚💚❤️💚

[@StephanieJarman]

The font employed for the video chapter titles is giving OG graffiti tag! (BTW I feel like Asics could be a good fit for future driving sneakers, they have shoes named after clouds ☁️!!!! Nimbus and Cumulus !)

[@CloudGardenerUK]

See.. this is why I love you guys because you totally get it! I haven't heard of the brand before I'll look into them. Where are they based?

[@StephanieJarman]

@@CloudGardenerUK they are originally based in Japan but are global now! I wear them for running - some of the technical shoes are quite expensive but they have reasonable models and the older styles go on sale when they release a new version!

[@Kushablestoner]

Check you out. ❤

[@susanneimgarten3055]

Thanks for the very interesting and detailed insight❤. Good to see all the enthusiasm. The future is green.

[@CloudGardenerUK]

Thank you for watching! I normally take you on tours of the flower shows so I thought it would be interesting to share a different perspective and seeing all the work that goes into making a garden. Fingers crossed, all this work will be a platform we can use to make our cities greener! 💚 Thank you for watching ❤️💚❤️💚

[@susanneimgarten3055]

@@CloudGardenerUK Thank you for sharing and documenting. I enjoy your videos