Cactus Direct: 2101

In this imagined future, many native plant species had already become extinct, and British gardens resembled the arid landscapes of Southern California or Mexico. Only drought-tolerant species had survived, with planting schemes dominated by resilient species such as cacti, succulents, grasses, meadow-style planting and edible crops adapted to a warmer, drier climate. 

Alongside the increasing temperatures and prolonged periods of drought, the design also anticipated more extreme and unpredictable rainfall events. The garden was therefore constructed as a multi-level landscape, allowing excess rainwater to naturally flow through the space and collect in lower, densely planted areas. These zones were carefully designed with species capable of tolerating both dry conditions and sudden surges of moisture.

Throughout the garden, fixtures and structural elements were repeated to create a deliberately distorted and unsettling aesthetic. This material palette introduced a sense of unfamiliarity, reinforcing the theme of environmental disruption and highlighting the profound impact of climate change on familiar landscapes and garden design.