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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’…
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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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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Artistic Touches and A Delicate Balancing Act
3 Days to judging and the sand dune lunettes are being built. The ‘Salt’ sculpture by Edwina Kearney and Mark Stoner is finally installed. The level of detail and craftmanship to build the waterhole is amazing. Mark Britton, the Site … Continue reading
Posted in Australian native plants, Chelsea team, Construction, Jim Fogarty, Landform Consultants, Salt sculpture
Tagged Australian Garden, Australian Garden design, Australian plants, Chelsea, Chelsea Flower Show, Jim Fogarty, Landform, Landform Consultants, Mark Britton, Outback Plants, Show Garden
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