Tag Archives: Australian plants

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 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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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 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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Finishing touches before judging

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Hi folks, We’re almost there…

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Top 10 plants you can grow in the UK

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

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 →

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Update from Chris Russell – 3 days til judging

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

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 →

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