Created as a small garden installation at Canada Blooms, a flower and garden show in Toronto, Hesperides was designed to inspire and delight. The garden was a bold and abstract gesture of complex elements woven together to create a whimsical tapestry as a tribute to Hesperides, the mythological nymph guardians of the Gold Apples. The garden’s elements merge many styles from classical to contemporary, creating a mystical oasis of form and composition. A stylish palette of green materials composed the garden, including a green cobble groundcover of ten thousand green apples, large Anthurium plants in oversized pots, dramatic green curtains, and Philip Starck’s Club Chairs.
The design of the garden attracted attention and created dialogue between visitors at the show. Its unconventional qualities and ability to transcend design boundaries offered a different perspective into garden design and the way we view our private outdoor spaces. Hesperides was awarded the “Best Small Garden” honour at the 2005 Canada Blooms and was recognized by the local media.
Designed on a small budget and constructed in less than four days, the garden was viewed by 100,000 visitors over five days.
