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[[File:Table-tennis.jpg|thumb|150x150px|Table Tennis table]] | [[File:Table-tennis.jpg|thumb|150x150px|Table Tennis table]] | ||
A landscaped garden is provided for residents use. Furniture such as seating, tables and a table tennis table (provide your own equipment) is available for use. | A landscaped garden is provided for residents use. Furniture such as seating, tables and a table tennis table (provide your own equipment) is available for use. There is also a dog waste bin. | ||
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===Meadows=== | ===Meadows=== | ||
The various wildflower meadow beds are planted with different mixtures. The lower beds are planted with “[https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/product/pm-turf-purple-haze/ Purple Haze]” and “[https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/product/pm-turf-golden-summer/ Golden Summer]”. | The various wildflower meadow beds are planted with different mixtures. The lower beds are planted with “[https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/product/pm-turf-purple-haze/ Purple Haze]” and “[https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/product/pm-turf-golden-summer/ Golden Summer]”. The lower beds of Purple Haze lower beds were replanted in October 2025.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/thegreenestatecic/posts/pfbid0VJYSK2cqnLyd1S8jZWEjQeW7hUnQ632ttPpiK7VqntjtHMSgqjinHkz5aFVHxnSgl</ref> | ||
In February 2021, the top bed and side bed meadows were replanted by [https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/ Pictorial Meadows] with a "[https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/product/pm-turf-perfect-storm/ Super Pollinator]" and "[https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/product/pm-turf-patchwork-quilt/ Patchwork Quilt]" mixture respectively. | In February 2021, the top bed and side bed meadows were replanted by [https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/ Pictorial Meadows] with a "[https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/product/pm-turf-perfect-storm/ Super Pollinator]" and "[https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/product/pm-turf-patchwork-quilt/ Patchwork Quilt]" mixture respectively. | ||
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=== Herb Garden === | === Herb Garden === | ||
A small herb garden is located near the tables and benches which residents are invited to use (within reason).<ref>https://www.facebook.com/groups/parkhillresidentsgroup/posts/6732053033559878/?comment_id=6732065283558653</ref> | A small herb garden is located near the tables and benches which residents are invited to use (within reason).<ref>https://www.facebook.com/groups/parkhillresidentsgroup/posts/6732053033559878/?comment_id=6732065283558653</ref> | ||
=== On the edge === | |||
In 2026 the [https://www.cpre.org.uk/ CPRE] (Council for the Protection of Rural England) commissioned a garden for the [https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show RHS Chelsea Flower Show] to celebrate their centenary. The garden, created by [https://www.sarah-eberle.com/ Sarah Eberle], won the best in show award, and after the event was relocated to the estate<ref>https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/news/2026/sarah-eberle</ref>. Installation took place during June and July 2026. Called “on the edge” the nature-inspired garden features a sculpture of Gaia (Mother Nature) and dry-stone walls. | |||
[[File:Plinth.jpg|thumb|150x150px|Park Hill Plinth]] | [[File:Plinth.jpg|thumb|150x150px|Park Hill Plinth]] | ||
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The diameter of the plinths are 3.18 metres which is equal to the size of the grids which form the main building.<ref>https://s1artspace.bigcartel.com/product/keith-wilson-limited-edition</ref> | The diameter of the plinths are 3.18 metres which is equal to the size of the grids which form the main building.<ref>https://s1artspace.bigcartel.com/product/keith-wilson-limited-edition</ref> | ||
One of the plinths was destroyed in June 2026 to make way for [[Garden#On the edge|On the edge]]. | |||
==== Exhibitions ==== | ==== Exhibitions ==== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:02, 13 June 2026
A landscaped garden is provided for residents use. Furniture such as seating, tables and a table tennis table (provide your own equipment) is available for use. There is also a dog waste bin.
Meadows
The various wildflower meadow beds are planted with different mixtures. The lower beds are planted with “Purple Haze” and “Golden Summer”. The lower beds of Purple Haze lower beds were replanted in October 2025.[1]
In February 2021, the top bed and side bed meadows were replanted by Pictorial Meadows with a "Super Pollinator" and "Patchwork Quilt" mixture respectively.
Please avoid taking short cuts through the wildflower meadows as this will damage the plants.
Herb Garden
A small herb garden is located near the tables and benches which residents are invited to use (within reason).[2]
On the edge
In 2026 the CPRE (Council for the Protection of Rural England) commissioned a garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to celebrate their centenary. The garden, created by Sarah Eberle, won the best in show award, and after the event was relocated to the estate[3]. Installation took place during June and July 2026. Called “on the edge” the nature-inspired garden features a sculpture of Gaia (Mother Nature) and dry-stone walls.
Park Hill Plinths
Five concrete plinth discs are positioned across the gardens. Commissioned in 2015, these are the work of artist Keith Wilson, and form the initial and only permanent features of Sculpture Park Hill, which was launched in 2017.[4]
The diameter of the plinths are 3.18 metres which is equal to the size of the grids which form the main building.[5]
One of the plinths was destroyed in June 2026 to make way for On the edge.
Exhibitions
Create Partnerships
An exhibition of street furniture and playful products for the public urban realm was installed on the plinths between March 2021 and December 2022. The products displayed were:
Bears of Sheffield
Between July and September 2021, one of the plinths hosted Bear Queen by Laura Aldridge as part of the Bears of Sheffield trail organised by The Childrens Hospital Charity.[6]
Memorial Bench
A bench is located in the garden in memory of Trevor Darien, otherwise known as "Mr T" the well-respected former Park Hill barber.[7]
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/thegreenestatecic/posts/pfbid0VJYSK2cqnLyd1S8jZWEjQeW7hUnQ632ttPpiK7VqntjtHMSgqjinHkz5aFVHxnSgl
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/groups/parkhillresidentsgroup/posts/6732053033559878/?comment_id=6732065283558653
- ↑ https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/news/2026/sarah-eberle
- ↑ https://www.s1artspace.org/programme/sculpture-park-hill-launch/
- ↑ https://s1artspace.bigcartel.com/product/keith-wilson-limited-edition
- ↑ https://www.urbansplash.co.uk/blog/bears-of-sheffield-come-to-park-hill
- ↑ https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/tributes-paid-legendary-sheffield-barber-mr-t-dies-aged-55-434594