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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 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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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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Day 7 at Chelsea
Hi folks, As Jim’s latest images show, it’s all starting to come together as the stonemasons make a start on the mud stone fire place, with the Pavilion in the background. The latest from Jim: Quite a hot day on … Continue reading
Day 5 at Chelsea
Hi folks, The latest from Jim, on-site during the build stage of the Show Garden: Exciting times – the Pavilion frame was craned onto site today. The frame weighs 2.9 tonne and footings had to be engineered for it on-site. … Continue reading
Update from Jim in the UK
Hi folks, Only 25 days to go until the RHS Chelsea Flower Show officially opens! *deep breath* Here’s the latest from Jim, who arrived in the UK this week to finalise preparations for The Australian Garden: Thursday April 28th Virginia Water, England Today … Continue reading