Grand designs for the ultimate green garden

Sustainability is the central theme for the 2007 show and the Green Garden
created by Christian Aid and the Eden Project will be a highlight of the
show.

Grand Designs Live is based on the successful talkback THAMES series for
Channel 4, which is presented by design guru Kevin McCloud. ‘We are
committed to being as green as possible. Sustainability has moved from
being a fringe issue to something that touches every aspect of our lives,’
says Kevin.

The Green Garden will showcase the latest eco-garden design and planting
ideas, with innovative and unusual inspiration from Christian Aid’s
projects overseas and the Eden Project’s famous Biomes.

Arranged under the branches of a giant tree sculpture, the garden has been
designed in four sections to appeal to gardeners of all abilities: from
fledgling to green-fingered expert, from those with a solo window box to
those with a 12-acre estate.

Admire the latest renewable energy devices, explore organic edible
gardens, take a stroll on the recycled paths and learn how to create a
living wall.

In the green theatre, inspired by the Eden Project’s famous Biomes, there
will be a chance to hear thought-provoking performances and ‘green’
stories that will appeal to both adults and children. It’s a place to
escape from the hustle and bustle, and learn how to make our future
brighter and greener.

All features within the garden reflect and tell the story of how
eco-living and renewable energy is being used by Christian Aid’s projects
around the world to help poor communities prepare for and adapt to the
devastating effects of a changing climate. Visitors will be given a unique
chance to find out about global climate change and see how they can make a
difference.

Christian Aid will be asking visitors to the show to support their Climate
Changed campaign, which highlights how the developing world is already on
the frontline as climate change takes hold and ‘natural’ disasters
increase. The campaign calls on the UK public to adopt a greener lifestyle
and lobby the government and companies to commit to reducing their CO2
emissions.

For press information, pictures or case studies, please contact Kate Wills
on 020 7523 2446 kwills@christian-aid.org OR Emma Wigley on 020 7523 2321
ewigley@christian-aid.org

Christian Aid and the Eden Project are members of the Stop
Climate Chaos coalition and support its aim to build a massive movement
that will create an irresistible public mandate for political action to
stop human-induced climate change.