S-Chelate Plant Nutrition Celebrates TSA’s Gold-Medal ‘Room to Breathe’ Garden at Chelsea
S-Chelate Plant Nutrition is thrilled to congratulate the Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA) and garden designers Jen Donnelly and Catherine Gibbon on winning a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with their “Room to Breathe” garden. We’re proud to have played a small part—supplying our chelated micronutrients and supporting TSA through a leaflet-advertisement donation. Their achievement not only celebrates outstanding horticultural design but also shines a spotlight on Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC). It’s heart-warming to know that, together, we’re raising awareness and bringing hope to families affected by TSC.
Key Takeaways
- Gold Medal Achievement: The Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA) won a gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for their “Room to Breathe” garden, designed by Jen Donnelly and Catherine Gibbon.
- S-Chelate’s Involvement: S-Chelate Plant Nutrition supplied chelated micronutrients and supported TSA through a leaflet advertisement, helping the garden flourish both at Chelsea and its future home.
- Therapeutic Design: Inspired by real-life caregiving experiences, the garden offers a peaceful sanctuary for families affected by Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC).
- Lasting Impact: The entire garden will be permanently relocated to Amersham Hospital, offering ongoing comfort and connection for patients, caregivers and NHS staff.
- Community Commitment: The project highlights the power of local collaboration and the role of healing gardens in promoting wellbeing through thoughtful, sustainable design.
Did you know? After winning gold at RHS Chelsea, every plant, path and chair from the “Room to Breathe” garden was carefully catalogued for replanting at Amersham Hospital. 🌿
About “The Room to Breathe” & TSA’s Mission
Tuberous Sclerosis Association’s mission is to support families impacted by Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, a rare genetic condition that causes benign tumours to develop in vital organs. “Room to Breathe” is a thoughtful, calming retreat created for parents and caregivers who spend long hours at their children’s bedsides. Inspired by Jen Donnelly’s experience waiting for her son’s surgery, the garden features multi-height planting containers, a cosy, cocoon-like hanging chair and lush greenery to offer a moment of peace.
Chelsea’s judges were captivated by the way layered planting and gentle textures come together, drawing people in and inviting them to pause. As they wandered through the show, visitors gained a deeper understanding of TSC and the need for spaces like this.
S-Chelate’s Contribution
To help “Room to Breathe” flourish, we provided our S-Chelate-O Cultiv-8 chelated micronutrients—both for the Chelsea display and the garden’s future home at Amersham Hospital. We also made a charitable donation to cover a leaflet advertisement in TSA’s Chelsea Flower Show brochure, allowing TSA’s message to reach a wider audience.
Choosing to support the Amersham Hospital Gardens Project felt natural: it’s local, and its purpose aligns perfectly with our commitment to community and environmental health. Our hope is that, long after the show, this gold-medal garden will keep lifting spirits among patients, families and hospital staff.
Relocating the Gold-Medal Garden
After Chelsea, “Room to Breathe” won’t just be packed away—it’s heading straight to Amersham Hospital, where it will be reinstalled as a permanent healing garden. Volunteers have already begun carefully dismantling planting containers, packing up the cocoon chair and cataloguing each plant, ensuring nothing is lost in transit.
Once on hospital grounds, our chelated feeds will help the plants settle into their new soil. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has partnered with TSA volunteers to coordinate the move, aiming for a late-summer opening. When it’s in place, patients and staff can stroll along winding pathways, pause in the shaded seating area and draw comfort from the greenery. We’ll continue to supply our micronutrients on a schedule to keep the display vibrant, season after season.
Healing Gardens & Their Impact
Hospital gardens do more than look pretty: they genuinely ease stress, aid recovery and boost morale. “Room to Breathe” was designed with that in mind. Picture the cocoon-like chair—a safe, quiet spot where someone can take a few deep breaths. Imagine the layered planting: rustling leaves, subtle scents and gentle colours that calm your mind. TSA volunteers believe this garden will give caregivers a sanctuary, a chance to recharge before returning to the ward.
Staff at Amersham Hospital already see its potential: a dedicated space where families can find a moment of calm. By combining imaginative design and therapeutic intent, “Room to Breathe” shows how creative horticulture can uplift everyone who steps inside.
Why Chelated Micronutrients Matter
Our “Chemistry not Mystery” philosophy guides everything at S-Chelate Plant Nutrition. By surrounding each micronutrient—Iron, Zinc, Manganese and more—with biodegradable ligands, we make sure they remain available to plants, even in tricky soil conditions. That’s invaluable in a courtyard or container setting, where soil volume is limited and microclimates shift throughout the day. Below is a snapshot of S-Chelate-O Cultiv-8 features:
| Feature | Benefit |
| Eight essential micronutrients | Complete balance—no element goes missing |
| Biodegradable ligands | No toxic residues build up in soil |
| Wide pH-range availability | Nutrients stay accessible in soils from pH 4.5–8.5 |
| Versatile application methods | Works as foliar spray, soil drench or through irrigation |
By using S-Chelate-O Cultiv-8 at Chelsea and again at Amersham, we ensure plants grow vigorously, stay healthy and reward visitors with a lush, vibrant display.
Spotlight on Amersham Hospital Gardens Project
The Amersham Hospital Gardens Project is a true grassroots effort. Previously, volunteers revived the Secret Garden and Chartridge Ward courtyard, transforming them into bright, welcoming spaces. Jen Donnelly Garden Design and Botanique Gardens have been instrumental in those projects, generously giving their time and creativity. Now they’ve done it again by gifting “Room to Breathe” to the hospital. Local fundraising events have thrived, while volunteer planting days built camaraderie and enthusiasm. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is fully behind the initiative, coordinating with TSA to make sure the garden fits seamlessly into the hospital grounds. This project proves that a handful of dedicated volunteers can create lasting, positive change.
S-Chelate’s Community Commitment
For us at S-Chelate Plant Nutrition, community and sustainability aren’t just buzzwords—they guide our everyday choices. Supporting TSA’s Chelsea venture and the garden’s relocation to Amersham Hospital reflects our belief that businesses ought to give back. In past years, we’ve donated to local school-garden programmes and partnered with amenity groups to promote regenerative methods.
By championing initiatives that blend horticultural flair with real therapeutic benefit, we hope to inspire other companies to get involved. When neighbours, businesses and charities unite around a shared cause, the impact multiplies—touching patients, caregivers and hospital staff who find genuine healing in nature. It’s a reminder that small acts of kindness can bloom into something much bigger.
Looking Ahead & Call to Action
As “Room to Breathe” takes root at Amersham Hospital, we warmly invite everyone to experience it. Follow TSA’s journey online, consider volunteering or making a donation, and help sustain this nurturing space. S-Chelate Plant Nutrition remains committed to sharing expertise and providing chelated feeds to keep the garden in prime condition.
Congratulations once more to TSA, Jen Donnelly, Catherine Gibbon and all the volunteers whose passion turned a Chelsea display into a lasting oasis. Next time you visit Amersham Hospital, step into the garden, breathe deeply and appreciate how thoughtful design and a few good deeds can bring solace and renewal.
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Further Reading
- ‘It brings you in and shelters you’: NHS Creates ‘Recovery Gardens’ for Staff and Patients: Details the NHS initiative to establish ‘recovery gardens’ across hospitals, offering therapeutic spaces for both patients and staff.
- The Therapeutic Power of Gardening: Highlights the mental health benefits of gardening, emphasizing its role in providing solace and purpose.