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Jim explains the design concept
Hi folks, Check out Jim explaining how each element of the Australian Garden plays a role in the metaphorical ‘journey of water’…
Congratulations all round
Hi folks, A big thank you to all who have sent such lovely messages of congratulations. On-site at Chelsea, there’s been plenty of hugs and handshakes for the team as they proudly show off the garden to visitors.
Pics from the Show
Hi folks, Here’s the latest from Jay as the Show opens to the public, and as you can see, the Australian Garden is garnering a lot of interest from visitors…
Posted in Australian native plants, Chelsea team, Design, Jim Fogarty, Outdoor furniture, Salt sculpture, Sponsors and supporters, The Gorge, The Pavilion
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Australian plants, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Chris Russell, Dr Phil Moors, Dr Philip Moors, Jim Fogarty, Pavilion, plants, Show Garden, Show Garden design, The Gorge
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Images from Chelsea
Hi folks, Here’s some pics from Press Day at Chelsea, where we welcomed Aussie classical guitarist Craig Ogden to perform in the Australian Garden. Craig is about to launch his new album, Summertime, in the UK. Thanks to our UK-based … Continue reading
Posted in Australian native plants, Chelsea team, Construction, Design, Jim Fogarty, Planting team, Salt sculpture, Sponsors and supporters, The Pavilion
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Australian plants, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Chris Russell, Craig Ogden, Dr Phil Moors, Dr Philip Moors, Jim Fogarty, Pavilion, Show Garden, Show Garden design
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The Australian Garden takes Chelsea by storm!
Hi folks, What a huge couple of days we’ve had here at the RBG! Many, many thanks to everyone who has sent emails, Tweets and Facebook messages of congratulations – we really appreciate it. The Australian Garden has scored lots … Continue reading
Posted in Australian native plants, Chelsea team, Construction, Design, Jim Fogarty, Salt sculpture, Sponsors and supporters
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Edwina Kearney, Jim Fogarty, Mark Stoner, plants, Show Garden, Show Garden design, Valissa Butterworth
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Pics from Press Day and judging
Hi folks, More great pics from Jay show the final moments before judging. Awards will be announced at approximately 6pm (Melbourne time) – fingers crossed!
Posted in Australian native plants, Chelsea team, Construction, Design, Jim Fogarty, Outdoor furniture, Planting team, Salt sculpture, Sponsors and supporters, The Gorge, The Pavilion
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Australian plants, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Chris Russell, Dr Philip Moors, Jim Fogarty, plants, red sand, Show Garden, Show Garden design, The Gorge
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The Show Garden is complete!
Hi folks, Taaa da! Here it is, the Australian Garden presented by the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. As Dr Phil Moors wrote this morning: “The construction and planting teams have done a superlative job – the garden looks magnificent and … Continue reading
Posted in Australian native plants, Chelsea team, Construction, Crocus, Design, Jim Fogarty, Kelways Nursery, Landform Consultants, Outdoor furniture, Planting team, Salt sculpture, Sponsors and supporters, The Gorge, The Pavilion
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Australian plants, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Chris Russell, Jim Fogarty, Mark Britton, Pavilion, plants, Show Garden, Show Garden design, The Gorge, Warren Worboys
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Finishing touches before judging
Hi folks, We’re almost there…
Posted in Australian native plants, Chelsea team, Construction, Design, Jim Fogarty, Planting team, Salt sculpture, The Gorge, The Pavilion
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Australian plants, Chelsea Flower Show, Chris Russell, Dr Phil Moors, Jim Fogarty, Mark Britton, Pavilion, Show Garden, Show Garden design, Warren Worboys
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Update from Chris Russell – 3 days til judging
Hi folks, Chris Russell, Director at RBG Cranbourne, reports from Chelsea and describes the mood on-site at the Show Garden… “Hi everyone Another brief update from your team in London. Just completed day 7 for the planting team. It has … Continue reading
7 Days to go till Judging! Jim’s latest from Chelsea
Jim and the crew are really starting to feel the time pressure as they get the major trees in perfect position and get cracking on the water features. The Pavilion looks fantastic and the splashes of floral colour are really starting to pull it all … Continue reading
Posted in Australian native plants, Chelsea team, Construction, Design, Jim Fogarty, Landform Consultants, The Gorge, The Pavilion, Uncategorized
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Australian plants, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Jim Fogarty, Landform Consultants, Pavilion, Show Garden, Show Garden design, The Gorge
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