The Conservatory Garden

​Located near the centre of the garden, the conservatory occupies a sheltered space fully surrounded by tall trees. Protected from wind, the area still receives generous daylight and several hours of sun, creating a mild and stable microclimate.

Inside the conservatory, many plants begin their journey into the wider garden. Seedlings of many kinds are started here, along with young plants waiting to be planted outdoors. Cuttings taken in summer and autumn, such as rhododendron and hydrangea, develop roots during winter before growing on in spring. The space also allows a few more tender plants, including banana and lemon trees, to overwinter.

Behind the greenhouses lies a small open garden that receives around seven hours of direct sunlight. A young Ginkgo biloba forms the centre of this space, surrounded by hydrangeas, rhododendrons, peonies and ornamental onions. Towards the edges, the planting gradually transitions into a shrub layer of native dogwood before merging into the surrounding trees.

This garden space acts as both nursery and transition zone, a place where plants are protected, strengthened and slowly introduced into the wider landscape of the Reverie.