Dan Pearson and Midori Shintani: Tokachi Millennium Forest
The Tokachi Millennium Forest on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost island, is an ecological project with a 1,000-year sustainable vision. Join @nygb, landscape designer Dan Pearson and Midori Shintani head gardener as they discuss this complex project. Dan contributed to the master plan with a sweeping Meadow Garden mixing colourful ornamentals with natives, and a wavelike Earth Garden echoing the mountains beyond. Under the skillful custodianship of head gardener Midori Shintani, Tokachi has evolved to reflect principles at the heart of Japanese culture: observation of seasonal changes, practical tasks performed with care, and the interconnectedness of all living things. Using breathtaking images from their new book, Tokachi Millennium Forest, Pearson and Shintani reveal this remarkable project that bridges East and West and embodies naturalistic gardening at its most inspiring.
Time: 15:00 GMT
