Tag Archives: Australian Garden

Jim explains the design concept

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

Hi folks, Check out Jim explaining how each element of the Australian Garden plays a role in the metaphorical ‘journey of water’…

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Congratulations all round

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

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.

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The Gold Medal!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Hi folks, Drum roll, please…. here’s the Gold Medal – almost two years in the making, all of us here at the RBG are incredibly proud to be bringing this home. Many thanks to our sponsors and supporters – the … Continue reading →

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The Queen visits the Australian Garden

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

Hi folks, We were thrilled to host a visit from HRH at the Australian Garden - such an honour and an absolute high point in our Chelsea adventure.

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Pics from the Show

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

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…

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Images from Chelsea

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

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 →

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The Australian Garden takes Chelsea by storm!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

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 →

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Pics from Press Day and judging

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Hi folks, More great pics from Jay show the final moments before judging. Awards will be announced at approximately 6pm (Melbourne time) – fingers crossed! 

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The Queen to visit the Australian Garden!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Hi folks, Some exciting news from Dr Phil Moors – Her Majesty will be visiting the Australian Garden Show Garden when she visits the RHS Chelsea Flower Show! As Phil explains: “In a couple of hours – about 6pm London … Continue reading →

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The Show Garden is complete!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

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 →

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