Dapdune Wharf, Guildford 
27 June 2025 
Photography by RHS/Ollie Dixon

 We are incredibly proud to unveil our brand-new therapeutic garden at Dose of Nature’s Guildford site — the result of a powerful collaboration with RHS Garden Wisley as part of their 2025 Design & Build Project. 

Created by students on the Level 4 Diploma in Horticulture Practice, the garden was designed by Lucy Stephens, whose thoughtful vision balances structure, serenity, and sensory richness to support mental wellbeing. A standout feature is the wildlife pond, designed by Conor Craig, a fellow diploma student, to foster biodiversity and enhance the garden’s ecological value.

While the planning phase took place over many weeks, the entire garden was brought to life in just five days – with Dose of Nature clients, volunteers, and staff involved throughout the build, working side by side with the RHS students to dig, plant, and shape the space. 

On 27 June, we welcomed a range of guests to celebrate the official opening — including the RHS team, the brilliant student designers and tutors, and Zoe Franklin MP, who cut the ribbon and declared the garden open. 

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Cllr Julia McShane and Cllr George Potter, who generously contributed to the project through their Small Community projects Funds. 

We’re also deeply grateful to the National Trust, whose support helped make this collaboration at Dapdune Wharf possible. 

This inspiring project is a testament to what can be achieved when community, creativity, and compassion come together. We are so grateful to the RHS team for choosing Dose of Nature as their 2025 garden site. 

You can read the RHS feature on the project here:
A life‑changing garden designed and built by RHS students