A garden inspired by comedian Eric Morecambe and the coastline of his home town is being showcased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show after being designed with the help of young people. The Bring Me Sunshine Garden is a nod to the late comedian - who would have turned 100 this month - and the coastal landscapes, seaside heritage and communities of Morecambe Bay in Lancashire. It has been created with the help of a skills scheme in the town, which aims to help young adults not in employment or education. Once the show this week has finished, there are plans to permanently relocate the garden from London so it can become a community hub and the gateway to Eden Project Morecambe, set to open in 2028. Described as a "global garden", the attraction is set to overlook Morecambe Bay and become a sister site to the original Eden Project, near St Austell, Cornwall. At the garden's centre sits a solar-powered, shell-shaped canopy beneath which young people can learn horticulture, foraging, crafts and digital skills. Garden designer, Harry Holding, said: "Throughout the whole process we've been working with different community groups and about 20 young adults from Morecambe who are looking to dev
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A garden inspired by comedian Eric Morecambe and the coastline of his home town is being showcased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show after being designed with the help of young people. The Bring Me Sunshine Garden is a nod to the late…
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