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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.
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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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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Top 10 plants you can grow in the UK
Hi folks, Just a little side-bar as we wait for the judging results… We’ve put together a list for the UK media and UK residents which shows which plants from our Show Garden would grow well in UK gardens. The Top … Continue reading
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
Pics from days 15 – 18 of construction
Hi folks, The latest images from Jay show just how far the Show Garden has come over the weekend. With just three days to go til judging, it’s all hands on deck as we complete the planting and add the finishing … Continue reading
Posted in Australian native plants, Construction, Jim Fogarty, Landform Consultants, Planting team, Salt sculpture, The Pavilion
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Australian plants, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Chris Russell, Jim Fogarty, Landform, Landform Consultants, Mark Britton, Pavilion, plants, Sandra Hodge, Show Garden, Show Garden design, water
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Staying away from the straight and narrow at Chelsea
A breath away from judging and the crew has broken the back of the planting phase. Jim explains his rationale for staying away from the linear arrangements of English Gardens and some heavy machinery is employed to create the perfect … Continue reading
Posted in Australian native plants, Chelsea team, Construction, Jim Fogarty, Landform Consultants, Planting team, Salt sculpture
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Edwina Kearney, Jim Fogarty, Landform, Landform Consultants, Mark Stoner, plants, Show Garden, Show Garden design
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Getting things just right 4 days from judging
4 days to judging at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – Jim and crew are moving to the front of the garden and doing some fine detailing. The path is now finished and the levels for the lawn are finally … Continue reading
Posted in Australian native plants, Construction, Jim Fogarty, Landform Consultants, Planting team
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Australian plants, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Jim Fogarty, Landform, Landform Consultants, Mark Britton, Outback Plants, plants, Show Garden, Show Garden design
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