Over ten years ago, Peter Korn and Julia Andersson moved to their current home in southern Sweden. Since then, they have not only created a beautiful residence, but also a nursery called Klinta Trädgård, which supplies plants for their numerous public planting projects. As with much of their home garden, these commissions are planted in pure sand, and Peter and Julia have become well known as pioneers of this approach, which offers benefits such as reduced watering, staking and weeding. This technique is also used for plants that behave differently in these harsh conditions than they would otherwise. Through their plants and experiences, they promote gardening that benefits the soil, the environment, wildlife and people’s own health and wellbeing.
Klinta connects people in horticulture with landscape architects, universities, ecologists, and others who understand the interaction between humans, nature, gardens, and landscapes. Seminars and courses are held to help create sustainable and beautiful environments in public and private green spaces.
The jury awarded this prize in recognition of the detailed knowledge of plant material, plant physiology and gardening techniques adapted to harsher climatic conditions, and the many activities involving training, inspiration and networking.
