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RHS Chelsea Flower show has the reputation for being the most prestigious and inspirational show of its kind in the world and it has become the premier show for designers, contractors and suppliers to showcase new ideas, products and skills by pushing the boundaries of product use, design and horticultural excellence year on year.

Each year, the stars of the event are definitely the show gardens and almost every year (2015 being no exception), CED is heavily involved in at least one of them. Last year, however, one of the largest gardens we had the pleasure of supplying was Alan Tichmarsh’s garden ‘From the Moors to the Sea’. This garden, project managed by the talented Kate Gould and constructed by Landform Consultants, was not a show garden in the traditional

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sense, but a celebration of the RHS Britain in Bloom 50 year anniversary, which also coincided with Alan’s 50 years in horticulture.

The RHS notwithstanding, in recent years the philanthropic side to Chelsea has become a much more integral part of the show as it provides a world class platform for charities to raise their profiles internationally, and over the years we have supported many Chelsea gardens for various charities. It is the involvement of these charities, often endorsed by current celebrities, which helps to create the media frenzy that surrounds the show. This in turn raises the profile of all RHS shows, the gardens, the plants, the designers, indeed all involved and, in our opinion, enables our industry to show just what can be achieved by top class design and construction, while at the same

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For many, Chelsea is almost a swear word, but for us, it is an inspiration. From supplying products, to helping construct a garden, we have been given the chance to help the best designers and contractors in the world achieve their visions through our extensive product and technical knowledge, design and installation advice. We understand that hard landscaping plays a vital role in garden design and it is more often than not the skeleton upon which the great gardens are built. Maybe this is why CED has, for over 20 years, been able to help inspire and create some of the most spectacular gardens at Chelsea and why we hope we will continue to do so for the next 20.

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CONTENTS PRO LANDSCAPER’S GUIDE TO THE

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WELCOME...

Welcome to the Pro Landscaper RHS Chelsea Flower Show supplement. We now find ourselves at that most wonderful time of the year when landscape design and build excellence is showcased at the most prestigious event in the horticultural calendar.

Most of the Main Avenue show gardens will have been in the process of being designed with materials carefully sourced and selected for the best part of nine months, so it’s no wonder that tensions will have been high for the past few weeks. No doubt designers and landscapers will now be pleased they can get on with making their creations come to life.

The story behind these beautiful spaces is equally interesting. Sponsors will have given a brief and the designer needs to interpret the message in a way that the general public will understand and remember. The landscape team will usually help in specifying the best materials and plants to use and together designers and contractors consult with suppliers, so any success is truly a joint effort.

Our 36-page supplement includes exclusive interviews with all the designers and landscape teams involved in this year’s show, you can see all the plan drawings and also find out about a selection of the trade stands exhibiting at this year’s event.

We hope you enjoy this addition to Pro Landscaper. The Pro Landscaper team will be at the show so if you see us, do please stop and let us know what you think.

All that remains is to wish everyone involved the very best of luck and thank CED Ltd for joining with us to make this supplement possible.

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15 07 Main Avenue Gardens A look at this year’s Main Avenue show gardens including exclusive interviews with designers and landscapers

17 Fresh Gardens

29 What are you looking forward to at Chelsea this year?

We ask a selection of industry people what they most want to see and do at the show

30 A-Z Designers and Landscapers

The gardens in the Fresh category in 2015

25 Artisan Gardens

All the contact details you need

32 Trade Stands

An insight into the gardens featured in the Ranelagh Gardens area

Our favourite trade stands exhibiting at this year’s event All information correct at time of going to press.

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Editorial Lisa Wilkinson lisa.wilkinson@eljays44.com Iszara Morgan iszara.morgan@eljays44.com Jack Bacon jack.bacon@eljays44.com

Production Design – Kara Thomas, Amy Downes, Alan Wares Printed by Pensord Press Ltd, Gwent, UK Published by ©Eljays44 Ltd – Connecting Horticulture

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“There is no theme, subject matter or plant content restrictions imposed on Show Gardens.

Traditional or contemporary, we actively encourage diversity of design in this category.”

SENTEBALE – HOPE IN VULNERABILITY E xhibitor: Sentebale Sponsor: David Brownlow charitable foundation, Sentebale, The Prince’s Foundation for Building Community Designer: Matthew Keightley Contractor: Rosebank Landscaping Designed by Matthew Keightley, the garden celebrates the opening of the Mamohato Children’s Centre in Lesotho, South Africa.

Matthew Keightley How did you win the project?

The success we had last year with the Help for Heroes garden had a part to play.

We are lucky to have the same sponsors and our employees doing the main contracting.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Hortus Loci.

quiet. It helps that the end is in sight, but I thrive on the thrill of the inevitable pressure that ensues at this part of the build.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

Individual details will be taken out to Lesotho to Sentebale’s Mamohato Children’s Centre and reused.

Hard landscaping suppliers

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

This is my second show garden at Chelsea.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The obvious answer is on the Sunday with a cold beer in my hand, but if truth be told, it’s the third day of planting. Most machines are off site by then, so there’s more peace and

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D ry stone walling/rocks and boulders: Alston Natural Stone. Beautiful stone that matched the colour and density of some we saw on a research trip out to Lesotho.

P aving: London Stone.

Fantastic bespoke service.

Every individual slab is a unique shape. All CNC cut with hand-fettled edges then grit blasted as per my spec.

B uilding and thatch: Brandon Thatchers. Highly skilled team that replicates traditional techniques and finishes.

T imber work: Ben Law. Master artisan craftsman who is using coppiced sweet chestnut from his own land to create the hurdle fencing and herringbone roof sections and decking.

S teel work: CAS Contracting

THE LAURENT-PERRIER CHATSWORTH GARDEN Exhibitor: Laurent-Perrier UK and Chatsworth Sponsor: Laurent-Perrier UK Designer: Dan Pearson Contractor: Crocus Laurent-Perrier and Chatsworth have come together to mark Chatsworth’s debut at Chelsea and showcase a shared heritage in gardens and nature, and family dwellings in beautiful grounds.

Peter Clay, Crocus How were you selected to work with the designer?

We have worked with Dan Pearson previously but on plant procurement rather than landscape projects. This will be our first time working with him at Chelsea and we are very much looking forward to it.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

Our first was in 2000, and since then we have won 21 Gold medals and five Best in Show awards.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used on the garden?

Yes, we generally do the whole

thing and work together to select the products. Usually the designer will lead on any special features – we have differing degrees of involvement depending on the designer we are working with.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

There will be a team of eight, plus there’s Crocus nursery staff so there are plenty of people involved.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

We always aim to finish gardens on the Friday night before the show opens so my favourite time will be the Saturday morning before the show.

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L’OCCITANE: A PERFUMER’S GARDEN IN GRASSE E xhibitor/Sponsor: L’Occitane UK Designer: James Basson Contractor: Howle Hill Nursery

Exhibitor: Cloudy Bay/Bord na Mona Sponsor: Cloudy Bay/Bord na Mona Designers: Harry and David Rich Contractor: Rich Landscapes

The garden is designed to reflect the renaissance that the perfume industry in Grasse is currently experiencing.

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How did you win the project?

We had to come up with a project that met the sponsors’ brief. We were pitching against two other designers.

How were you selected to work with the designer?

We first worked together on the Monaco Garden, an epic Gold medal project in 2011.

How did you choose your contractor?

We’ve worked with Peter Dowle on three other Chelsea gardens and have a great relationship with him and his team.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

I have been delivering large show gardens at Chelsea for 25 years now and have created nine Gold medal winning gardens.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Most are from Kelways, the herbs and aromatics from Jekka’s Herb Farm, and others from Gaudissart in France.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

When the structure is in and the detailing starts, it stops being a site and transforms into a garden.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

The structures and plants that can be taken down will be reused in a garden in Provence.

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The Cloudy Bay Garden reflects the tasting notes and characteristics of two of Cloudy Bay’s popular wines, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Harry and David Rich, Rich Landscapes

a show garden last year with Vital Earth called ‘The Night Sky’, and now this year a main show garden.

How did you win the project?

We had to pitch our design to Cloudy Bay amongst other designers. To get chosen was a beatific moment.

Which nursery is supplying the plants for your garden?

Hortus Loci.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

This is our third time at Chelsea; we created an Artisan garden in 2013,

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

A moveable shack in the centre of the garden reflects the vineyard’s

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

We took a filming field trip with James looking at the area, photographing the plants and old buildings to really absorb the atmosphere of the area.

This contemporary garden from Matthew Wilson explores living sustainably through good design and understanding the importance of conserving fresh water in growing plants for pleasure and as food.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

A team of 16 will have been involved overall.

Matthew Wilson, Clifton Nurseries

Tuscany is supplying the large specimen olive tree, cork oaks, pomegranate tree and pineapple guava plants.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

Clifton Nurseries has designed and built multiple gardens, winning five Gold medals and two Best in Show. But I’m a Chelsea show garden virgin!

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How did you win the project?

We were approached by our sponsor, Royal Bank of Canada, and along with a number of other design practices we developed a concept based on their brief. We were fortunate enough to be shortlisted and then selected.

Which nursery is supplying the plants for your garden?

Hortus Loci in Hampshire is supplying 3,500 perennials, bulbs and shrubs. Vanucci Piante in

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The planting. I’ll be hands on for all of it and although I’m sure my back will be complaining by the end of it, I can’t wait to get stuck in.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

It’s going to be relocated and the details of this will be released nearer the time.

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THE VIKING OCEAN CRUISES GARDEN Exhibitor/Sponsor: Viking Cruises Designer: Alan Gardner Contractor: Hillier Landscapes/London Landscapes

The Viking Cruises garden celebrates the launch of Viking’s first ocean ship, reflecting its elegant lines and style.

heritage, giving different perspectives of the garden, whatever the weather. Moving the shack for the first time will definitely be a highlight, we may even have to break a bottle of Cloudy Bay wine over it!

What will happen to your garden after the show?

We are working alongside

Cloudy Bay on a couple of small relocation projects.

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ROYAL BANK OF CANADA GARDEN Exhibitor/Sponsor: Royal Bank of Canada Designer: Matthew Wilson Contractor: Clifton Nurseries

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Alan Gardner How did you win the project?

Viking wanted a garden designer who could capture the energy, colour and dynamism of the ocean.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

All plants have been supplied

by Hardy’s and all trees have been supplied by Hilliers.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

The garden will be divided up and relocated to a number of gardens belonging to the Autistic Society.

Anthony J Berry, London Landscapes How were you selected to work with the designer?

We tendered for the landscaping on Alan Gardner’s The Autistic Gardener television programme, commissioned by Channel 4, produced by Betty.

We won the job, filmed the show and were later asked by Alan to build his show garden for Chelsea.

How many times have you been involved with any gardens at Chelsea?

We are very much the newcomers, having never

worked at Chelsea. We are very grateful to Alan, Viking Cruises, Hillier Landscapes and the RHS for this fantastic opportunity.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

We are working in association with the connoisseurs, Hillier Landscapes. They have been fantastic working with Alan and sourcing products and suppliers. I’m an admirer of Patrick Hurst, who is the artist providing the sculpture, his work is displayed at Riverhill Gardens in Sevenoaks, local to where we’re based.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

We’re a family run business with a small team from South East London, so there’ll just be the four of us.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

Reflecting on the finished article and seeing what the public make of it. I think it’s a great design so I’ll be interested to see what the judges think too!

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THE HOMEBASE GARDEN Exhibitor/Sponsor: Homebase Designer: Adam Frost Contractor: Bespoke Outdoor Spaces

Adam Frost How did you win the project?

I’ve been working with Homebase for three years now and this will be our third show garden.

How did you choose your contractor?

I had seen Jody’s work before at Chelsea and was keen to work with him. I was also interested to learn that he works with WorldSkills and believes in training, which tied in perfectly with the Homebase Garden Academy – the scheme I set up with Homebase to help unearth Britain’s new gardening talent.

Taking inspiration from the work of modernist architect Marcel Breuer, Adam Frost’s garden represents the balance of nature and the manmade environment.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Kelways, Roger Platt Nurseries, Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants and Deepdale Trees. Lindum Turf is also providing a brand new wildflower turf mix for us.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

I like to be in the Grand Pavilion really early. I just love the feeling, the smell and the array of gorgeous plants in one place.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

Macmillan Cancer Support is the new official charity partner

for Homebase and plants from the garden will be sold to raise money to fund Macmillan nursing hours. Nothing goes to waste.

Jody Lidgard, Bespoke Outdoor Spaces

Exhibitor: The Telegraph Sponsor: The Telegraph Garden Designer: Marcus Barnett Contractor: Crocus Marcus Barnett has designed a garden inspired by the De Stijl movement. The garden reflects strong rectilinear geometry with coloured blocks contributing colour and textural relief.

Marcus Barnett How did you win the project?

We were approached by The Telegraph and asked to put forward a design. We were lucky enough to be chosen.

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How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

I started my Chelsea odyssey back in 1998 with ‘Blooms of Bressingham’.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

The plants are being grown by several UK based nurseries and also nurseries on the continent.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The morning of the first day of the show when you know you cannot do anything else to the garden and you are able to take it all in.

The peculiar mixture of nerves and satisfaction results in a real buzz.

Whether people’s reaction is good or bad, hearing what they think is

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What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

Every single minute! I love the buzz of delivering the project on time and to standard.

How were you selected to work with the designer?

Adam’s passion for sharing knowledge ties in with my own ethos of teaching and training.

How did you choose your contractor?

Crocus has built several gardens for The Telegraph in the past. It’s the first time we have worked with them in this capacity and the relationship has been going very well.

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How many people will be on your team during the build?

We have about 10 core crew on any one day, with Homebase academy students, too.

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What will happen to your garden after the show?

The majority of the garden will be reconstructed and planted elsewhere and all remaining items are to be reused in a variety of locations.

Peter Clay, Crocus How were you selected to work with the designer on this project?

We have worked with The Telegraph on RHS Chelsea gardens for 10 years or more. The sponsor selected Marcus Barnett as the designer, and ourselves as landscapers.

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THE BEAUTY OF ISLAM Exhibitor/Sponsor: Al Barari Firm Management LLC Designer: Kamelia Bin Zaal Contractor: The Outdoor Room

An RHS Chelsea debut for Bin Zaal and Al Barari, the Beauty of Islam gives visitors the opportunity to explore the relationship between humankind and the earth, which is prominent in Islamic culture.

Kamelia Bin Zaal How did you win the project?

I was judging last year at the Dubai International Garden Competition and was fortunate enough to meet David Dodd from the Outdoor Room.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

The man in charge of finding, growing and preparing all my plants is Dave Root from Kelways.

David Dodd, The Outdoor Room

in 1990, but The Outdoor Room didn’t get involved until 2006.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

When the structure of the garden comes together, and the planting.

How were you selected to work with the designer?

I met Kamelia last year when we were both judging in Dubai. She showed a fantastic eye for detail.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The last Sunday night is a great feeling as long as it’s finished.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

We are planning to replicate the garden in Al Barari phase two.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

My first involvement at Chelsea was as a student at Merrist Wood

Are you able to reveal the budget for this garden? £400,000.

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THE BREWIN DOLPHIN GARDEN Exhibitor/Sponsor: Brewin Dolphin Designer: Darren Hawkes Landscapes Contractor: Bowles & Wyer Inspired by the work of sculptors, The Brewin Dolphin Garden captures the fun and love of history and craftsmanship.

Darren Hawkes How did you win the project?

Brewin Dolphin made me jump through hoops! No, actually I met with them, discussed my concept and got the gig!

How did you choose your contractor?

I had never worked with Bowles & Wyer Contracts before but they came highly recommended by Brewin Dolphin whose garden they had built last year for Matthew Childs. It helped they’re headed

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Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Dave Root at Kelways.

Dan Riddleston, Bowles & Wyer

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The minute I feel the garden is ready to be revealed to the public.

How were you selected to work with the designer?

We met with Darren, found a synergy in the way we approach a garden and were soon on board!

What will happen to your garden after the show?

The large trees and plants will

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

Our expertise has been called

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upon by Darren as this is a rock bank garden requiring a lot of excavation, but the choice of materials and the planting is very much Darren’s department.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

This will be Bowles & Wyer’s fourth Chelsea Flower Show.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

We will be around 12 to 14 depending on the day.

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THE M&G GARDEN – THE RETREAT E xhibitor/Sponsor: M&G Investments Designer: Jo Thompson Contractor: SH Landscapes Jo Thompson returns to RHS Chelsea with the M&G Garden – The Retreat, including a beautifully crafted, double storey oak-framed building, a natural dipping pool and soft, elegant planting.

THE LIVING LEGACY GARDEN Exhibitor: Wellington College Sponsor: Darwin Property Investments Designers: Andrew Wilson & Gavin McWilliam Contractor: Outdoor Options supported by Horticolous The garden marks the 200th anniversary of Wellington’s victory at the Battle of Waterloo and Wellington College’s role as his living legacy.

Andrew Wilson & Gavin McWilliam How did you win the project?

Wilson McWilliam Studio was approached to design the garden as a resubmission to the Chelsea Gardens Panel as the original attempt wasn’t accepted.

Jo Thompson How did you win the project?

We were asked by M&G last July to design its show garden.

How did you choose your contractor?

I had seen Scott Hadley’s work when he built Sarah Eberle’s ‘Life on Mars’ garden, and have always admired his attention to detail.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Roger Platts, How Green, Kelways, Majestic, Deepdale Trees and Peter Beales.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

Project managing and seeing the garden emerge from a blank canvas.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

It will be recycled.

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Scott Hadley, SH Landscapes How were you selected to work with the designer?

Jo and I had spoken a few times about building a smaller garden so when the M&G Garden came up, she asked if I’d be happy to work with her.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

Four times. In 2007 I was part of the team that built ‘600 Days with Bradstone’. I worked with Andrew Fisher Tomlin in 2010 and the National Trust in 2011.

In 2012 I was involved with the ‘Flemons Warland’ garden.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

I’ve been involved with the stone and the main structures.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

Six.

How did you choose your contractor?

Brian Herbert of Outdoor Options worked opposite us at Chelsea last year and we were impressed by his organisation and approach.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Hortus Loci.

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What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

We like the whole process.

We’re not so keen on the last day when you have to walk away!

What will happen to your garden after the show?

It’s to be rebuilt and planted at Wellington College as a lasting memorial.

Brian Herbert, Outdoor Options How were you selected to work with the designer?

We mentioned wanting to work for them in our ‘Lets Hear It From’ article in Pro Landscaper early last year, and then Chelsea was a great chance to make an impression.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

Many times since 1996.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

Apart from the plants, we’ve worked up details as a team.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

I love the start, I love the end, it’s that bit in the middle that gets tricky.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The medals announcement!

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MORGAN STANLEY HEALTHY CITIES GARDEN Exhibitor/Sponsor: Morgan Stanley Designer: Chris Beardshaw Contractor: Keith Chapman Landscapes Chris Beardshaw returns to Chelsea with a garden that forms an integral part of Morgan Stanley’s international Healthy Cities initiative.

Chris Beardshaw How did you win the project?

We were asked by Morgan Stanley if we would like to design the show garden in line with the firm’s global Healthy Cities programme and a much larger community project they are developing in Poplar in East London. Having been involved in many community projects over the years, I was excited as it provides a challenge to create a beautiful standalone show garden which also has to go on to work successfully within a much wider long term community garden project.

How did you choose your contractor?

We have worked with Keith Chapman for several years now on both show gardens and private client projects. His team is highly professional and understands the high standards we are required to work to.

We work well as a team.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

We have chosen to work with a number of specialist small nurseries this year for our key plants. We are also working with Deepdale Trees for our trees and hedging, as they are familiar with the demands of shows, provide an excellent service and high quality plants.

Who are the suppliers for the hard landscaping products?

The hard landscaping, like in most

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of our show gardens, is minimal. I prefer to let the plants do the talking. We do have limestone paving paths, which are provided by AD Calverts.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

I will be on site throughout the build and do get heavily involved in the construction through to completion, which I enjoy. But for me as a plantsman, when the plants arrive and I can get really creative, that’s the time I like best.

Although we do have an outline planting plan, it’s always quite fluid.

I like to be spontaneous and work with the colours and textures of the plants as they arrive. I then play and compose the scheme to create the final tapestry.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

The garden has been designed specifically to be relocated almost entirely, immediately after the show.

It will become the centrepiece of a newly developed Morgan Stanley community space which will include a safe place for children to learn and play, a location for community events and dedicated areas for residents to grow their own produce. The construction of the Poplar garden is taking place simultaneously to Chelsea and will be completed in June 2015. I will be overseeing the relocation.

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THE HIDDEN BEAUTY OF KRANJI WITH ESMOND & UNISEAL Exhibitor: Esmond/Uniseal Sponsors: Esmond Landscapes/Uniseal Designers: John Tan & Raymond Toh Contractor: Landform Consultants John Tan and Raymond Toh’s debut at RHS Chelsea is inspired by Kranji, a suburb of Singapore with a lush natural landscape home to tropical plants, orchid farms and nature reserve wetlands.

John Tan How did you win the project?

After years of competing in international and local landscape competitions and winning top awards such as the Landscape Industry Association (Singapore) Award of Excellence, we felt we could try for a place at Chelsea. It was a tough selection process, but we were fortunate to be shortlisted and finally approved. We hope that our garden design will depict the Singapore landscape that inspired us.

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THE TIME IN BETWEEN WITH HUSQVARNA AND GARDENA Exhibitor: Inspired Exteriors Sponsors: Husqvarna & Gardena Designer: Charlie Albone Contractor: Conway Landscaping & Design

Charlie Albone What process did you go through to win the project?

I’ve always wanted to design a Chelsea garden, the prestige of the show is only amplified by the distance between Australia and England. Once the design was complete, finding sponsorship was the taxing part. Luckily Husqvarna and Gardena saw the benefits of being associated with the best flower show in the world.

How did you choose your contractor?

I have worked with Conway Landscaping on many jobs in Australia and together we helped build Alan Titchmarsh’s garden last year.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Kelways and Deepdale Trees.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

Planting – you see the garden come to life.

Charlie Albone’s first RHS Chelsea Show Garden is a space to update his late father about his life since his father passed away.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

What isn’t sold will go to my mum’s house and the stone will come home to my garden.

Mick Conway, Conway Landscaping & Design

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used on the garden?

Charlie Albone knew exactly what he wanted in terms of materials, plants etc, but I have been involved all the way in liaising with the suppliers and making sure his design is built and grown exactly as he envisions it.

How were you selected to work with the designer?

I met Charlie Albone when he was presenting a documentary on the 2013 Best in Showwinning Australian Chelsea garden that I worked on for Phil Johnson and Trailfinders.

How many people will be on your team?

We have 16 men and women from all over Australia and even some from the UK who have been selected for their expertise, experience and enthusiasm.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

It’s always been my dream to build at Chelsea. I visited in 2011 just to have a look but returned in 2012 and 2013 on the Australian teams. Although there wasn’t an Australian garden in 2014, I brought over a team to build an English garden. I couldn’t miss a year!

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

I love opening day. The exhilaration of proudly presenting that garden to the public is a thrill that overrides the exhaustion.

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How did you choose your contractor?

This is our first time at Chelsea and Landform Consultants was recommended to us by James Basson and Andy Sturgeon.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

At Chelsea we enjoy seeing old friends we’ve met at garden shows around the world.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

We are sourcing rocks, timber gravels and dead trees for the orchids to be attached to.

Are you able to reveal the budget?

Around £300,000.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

The orchids and tropical plants will be donated.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

There will be a crew of five initially, joined by a specialist planting team of three. The Singapore team will also be sending a crew.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

We are airfreighting close to 1.5tons of native orchids directly from Singapore and they are all grown in Kranji. Most of the tropical plants will be sourced from Holland.

Who are the suppliers for the hard landscaping products?

The main structures are being built in Singapore.

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Mark Gregory, Landform Consultants How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

I have built over 85 gardens at Chelsea, plus trade stands and RHS works.This is my 26th consecutive year. I’ve worked out three years of my working life has been spent on site!

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

For me it’s the first few days. The excitement, catching up with friends, landscapers at their best. As the build goes on it becomes more pressurised and more focused!

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FRESH BREAKTHROUGH BREAST CANCER GARDEN Designed by: Ruth Willmott Built by: Cube 1994 Sponsored by: Breakthrough Breast Cancer Ruth returns to RHS Chelsea with Breakthrough Breast Cancer, appearing for the first time at the flower show. The garden draws inspiration from the genetic research and breakthroughs into breast cancer being funded by the charity.

Ruth Willmott What process did you go through to win the project?

After submitting a design we went through two judging panels and received a letter confirming a place shortly after.

How did you choose your contractor?

I approached Cube 1994 to build at Chelsea 2013. I called Sean Butler as soon as I knew we would submit a garden for 2015, so this is my second Chelsea garden with his team.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

The plants, hedging, trees and sculpture are available to buy with funds going to the charity.

Sean Butler, Cube 1994 How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

This will be our third year.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

We’ve been included in the planning right from the start.

Which nursery is supplying the plants for your garden?

How many people will be on your team?

Kelways for plants, Deepdale Trees for trees and shrubs.

There will be seven of us.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

I like the quiet early mornings during the show week before the gates open for visitors.

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P ortland Stone pathway: Albion Stone W ater pools metal fabrications: Bailey fabrications S teel sculpture: Rick Kirby

“These gardens take away the constraints of a defined category, we are looking for show gardens that will engage both media and visitors alike through design innovation and creative use of existing and new materials. We are challenging designers to be brave and step outside the perceived traditional Chelsea garden.

Designers can create a space that fits their purpose, concept and budgetary constraints. Fresh Gardens are about a feel and vibe.”

DARK MATTER GARDEN FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS’ OBSERVATORY D esigned by: Howard Miller Design Built by: Landstruction Sponsored by: Science and Technology Facilities Council & National Schools’ Observatory (NSO) Aiming to excite and inspire schoolchildren in the study of science through astronomy, the National Schools’ Observatory’s garden is an analogy of dark matter’s effect upon light.

Howard Miller How did you choose your contractor?

We’ve worked with Landstruction on three previous gardens at Tatton and David is a self-admitted show junkie.

Are you able to reveal the budget for this garden?

The budget is £67,000.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Ladybrook Nursery in Manchester. They are new to us for show gardens but have a great reputation.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

We work closely with designers on all schemes we become involved in and this has been no exception.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The planting. I’m an architect but my family had a nursery.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

Seeing the lattice framework we’re building fit together seamlessly in situ at Chelsea will put a smile on my face!

What will happen to your garden after the show?

We’re going to relocate it.

David Binks, Landstruction How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

I haven’t, but my father exhibited in 1996 and won a Silver Gilt.

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HOME: PERSONAL UNIVERSE GARDEN Designed by: Fuminari Todaka Built by: T’s Garden Square Sponsored by: Taketo Shoten, Cloben, Humaruhachi, Ito Shoji, T’s Garden Square

BEYOND OUR BORDERS

BY APHA Designed by: Sarah Eberle Built by: Belderbos Landscapes Sponsored by: The Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) Aimed at families with children, the Home: Personal Universe Garden encourages a conversation between parents and children through nature while emphasising the importance of spending time with family.

Fuminari Todaka What process did you go through to win this project for Chelsea 2015?

The Chelsea Flower Show is the highest peak of world garden design.

I wanted to convey Japanese culture at the show, and share a mutual love of gardening with people from around the world.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

This is my first time as an exhibitor.

However, I was part of Mr Kazuyuki Ishihara’s team in 2007 and 2008.

Which nursery is supplying the plants for your garden?

Evergreen Exteriors and Majestic Trees. We will use an automatic watering system to sustain the plants.

The boundary uses rugged stones, defending the softer, more welcoming stones of the centre. To this I will add the natural rhythm of crystal clear water over high transparency glass.

The bridge is formed from concrete to prevent slippage.

Who are the suppliers for the hard landscaping products?

I get most of our material and traders from my home town of Aichi, Japan.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

Seven people on site, ten people altogether from Japan.

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What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

I think when I take a picture with my staff in our new garden.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

We will be exhibiting the garden at the 10th anniversary of Japan’s Expo2005 Aichi Commemorative Park.

What process did you go through to win the project?

I responded to a request via an SGD round robin that attached a design brief. I thought the brief was interesting and decided to sit down and spend a few hours on a concept design. This was selected by APHA. Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Dave Root at Kelways.

Who are the suppliers for the hard landscaping?

There are very few, but the metal water trays that represent the oceans are being constructed by my husband, red sand (for Australasia) has been recycled

The theme of The Fragrance Garden is perfume making and reflects the cross fertilisation of nature and science, as well as traditional flower perfumes.

Sheena Seeks What process did you go through to win the project?

I was invited by Harrods to design a Fresh garden for them based on fragrance. I looked into the science of perfume making and that formed the basis for my concept and design.

I structured the concept around the process called ‘enfleurage’. Then everything was submitted in the usual way to the RHS selection panel.

How did you choose your contractor?

I worked with Douglas Laughton of Eden Landscape Projects in 2014 on my Hampton Court ‘Conceptual’ garden. I first met him there a year before when he was building the garden next to mine. I had plenty of time to see how good he was at his job and asked him then if he would build my next garden with me.

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Which nursery is supplying the plants for your garden?

I asked several nurseries and not one could supply my mix of very common plants. I decided then to approach the growers directly.

They were all very helpful. All of them are Chelsea exhibitors. David Austin is supplying the roses. The shrubs and trees are from Deepdale Trees. Violas from Victorian Violets and the narcissi from Jonny Walkers.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The best bit is the build.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

Harrods would like to relocate it somewhere.

Douglas Laughton, Eden Landscape Projects How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

This is my first time.

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Sarah returns to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with the Beyond our Borders garden, inspired by sentinel trees grown in international botanic gardens to research effects of pathogens on our own UK species in order to develop effective solutions.

from Jim Foggerty’s garden at Hampton Court.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

Seven medals for design and twice as project manager.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

A mixture of several different recycling homes.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

Every day until roughly 5pm when tiredness takes over.

Belderbos Landscapes How were you selected to work with the designer?

We have worked with Sarah on several projects over the years in and around London.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

We helped on the BALI stand in 2013, but this is the first time that we will be involved in a garden at Chelsea.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

Just two.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

We always enjoy the whole build up to Chelsea going live. It is fantastic to be part of this exciting process. You see amazing creations unfolding and everyone in the industry pulls together to make the whole show a success.

I think it is a shame and a missed opportunity for the public not to be able to see the before

and after of the Chelsea Flower Show. It would be wonderful if an aerial walkway could be built above it – so the public could see the gardens being constructed. This would provide an aerial perspective and a real appreciation of the work involved in the build up. It is arguable that this is more interesting than just seeing the final product.

THE FRAGRANCE GARDEN FROM HARRODS – HEART NOTES Designed by: Sheena Seeks Built by: Eden Landscape Projects Sponsored by: Harrods

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

I’ve been consulted by Sheena on various materials and finishes, but she is a trained artist and is using companies that have helped in the past on show gardens.

She wanted a fascia around the raised deck that had the appearance of old flaking paintwork. I’ve been working with a company called Igma Imaging who have undertaken to print an effect on reclaimed

timber. I’ve also been working with Simon Hebditch of Inspired Metal from Somerset to provide framework for the augmented reality screens that have to look like books. I’ve worked with him before for the ‘Arek Luc’ garden, he mostly specialises in more artistic garden art but he was happy to help with this.

My local builders merchants Higgins of Wellingborough have been very keen to help with basic build materials and

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transport. Lindum Turf is helping out with supply and fit of its turf over the main garden.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

We should have six or seven people on site during the build.

I’m making as much as I can in modular form now to take down with us. Jake Catlin of The Landscape Consultant has worked with me before on projects at shows, so he will be there as well.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

I always enjoy the first morning on show sites and getting stuck into the build. By the end exhaustion tends to temper the fun of having the garden finished!

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Designer: LDC Design, Contractor: David Fountain Designs & Pulman Garden Crafts ‘The Minds Eyes Garden’

Designer: LDC Design ‘The Minds Eyes Garden’ Designer: Kate Gould & Alan Titshmarsh Contractor: Landform Consultants ‘From the Moors to the Sea’

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PURE LAND FOUNDATION GARDEN Designed by: Fernando Gonzalez Built by: The Garden Builders Sponsored by: Pure Land Foundation Fernando Gonzalez’s poetic garden combines the lyricism of Mediterranean natural planting with digital design.

Fernando Gonzalez How did you choose your contractor?

Word of mouth, followed by meetings to match ‘visions and goals’. This is the first time we’ve worked with The Garden Builders.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Ylva Blid-Mackenzie of Kent nursery Madrona is our primary nursery supplier. Ebben Nursery from Holland has provided our three multi-stemmed Koelreuteria

Tatyana Shynkarenko How did you choose your contractor?

I interviewed several contractors and was very impressed with Richard Curle, the founder of Landscape Associates, his approach and ability to work out solutions to the challenges of a Chelsea Flower Show garden.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Trees from Bruns Pflanzen in Germany and the planting from Chichester Trees and Shrubs​.

Richard Curle How were you selected to work with the designer?

We were contacted by Tatyana through a recommendation, we had a meeting to discuss the concept and loved the design.

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paniculata trees. The Swiss company Lubera’s new Arctic Blackberry ‘Arom’arctic Systrar’ will be gracing the boundary walls.

This is a new and dainty Rubus species. Thompson and Morgan’s new foxglove cross Digitalis Illumination Series ‘Apricot’ will feature throughout the garden.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

The garden will be transplanted to a private residence.

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What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

Wednesday evening is the first opportunity to appreciate the garden in serenity.

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Ricky Goodwin, The Garden Builders How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

For the last seven to eight years.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

We are building two Fresh gardens this year, each will have a three to four person team with outside help for specialist finishes and planting.

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THINKING OF PEACE BY LACE LANDSCAPES Designed by: Tatyana Shynkarenko Built by: Landscape Associates Sponsored by: Landscape Associates Deeply moved by the situation in her native Ukraine, the designer is using the garden as an invitation to look broadly at ways to achieve peace.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

We have been involved with many Chelsea gardens over the years and constructed two gardens last year.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

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Are you able to reveal the budget for this garden?

Over £100,000

discuss finishes and ideas.

The specialist water feature has required the most involvement and we’re pleased to be working with Bamber Wallis again.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

As the showground starts to empty in the evening.

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How many people will be on your team during the build?

We will have a core team of five or six skilled landscapers.

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THE WORLD VISION GARDEN Designed by: John Warland Built by: The Garden Builders Sponsored by: World Vision

John Warland How did you choose your contractor?

Garden Builders was chosen for its technical expertise in delivering high quality multilayered installations.

Which nursery is supplying the plants for your garden?

We are working directly with The Plantman (www.theplantman.co) to help source and curate the plants through nurseries, including Coblands and The Palm Centre.

Who are the suppliers for the hard landscaping products?

Garden Builders is sourcing and supplying all hard materials.

Borut Benedejčič What process did you go through to win the project?

I received an invitation from the Royal Horticultural Society.

I provided the design and all necessary information and completed the application form.

After a few months I received the confirmation of acceptance and also an allocation of space at the show.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

All our plants will be delivered

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The World Vision garden is inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Cambodia. Orange rods represent rice paddy fields, with the dark water illustrating the fear of hunger that children in Cambodia live with.

Dyofix is once more supplying its water dye to create the dark reflective surface of the pool.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The Sunday evening prior to press day is the time to examine the work, and see how close it has come to the original concept.

It is a moment of reflection before the madness descends.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

The garden will be recreated at RHS Hampton Court. After that core elements will be donated to community projects and schools in Brixton, London.

The Water Station Garden aims to raise awareness of the protection of drinking water, inspired by the traditional collection and storing of rainwater in Karst, Slovenia.

Ricky Goodwin, The Garden Builders How were you selected to work with the designers?

Recommendations from other designers and our previous work history. Sometimes the RHS gives our details to a perspective designer with no preferred contractor.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

Yes, on all gardens we are consulted on both finishing materials and planting, from our previous shows and out of show experience. Some designers need more advice and hand holding, whereas some have firm

ideas and only want advice on build methodology and make all decisions on finish – we offer our expertise accordingly.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

About 12-24 hours before judging, when you know you will finish on time and you know the build and finish is Gold quality, and we have plenty of time for finishing touches and to enjoy the last few hours.

WATER STATION GARDEN Designed by: Borut Benedejčič Built by: ProPepa Sponsored by: Marmor Sežana, Brezavšček d.o.o., Trajnice Carniola, Municipalities of Sežana and Komen, Tekstura d.o.o.

from Slovenia, from a nursery called Trajnice Carniola who were our partners for the garden at Chelsea 2012 as well.

coming from Marmor Sežana, apart from the stone well, which was produced by Brezavšček d.o.o.

Who are the suppliers for the hard landscaping products?

All our hard landscaping products will also be delivered from Slovenia. All stone elements are

Are you able to reveal the budget for this garden?

About €60,000.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

This is the second time for us.

We were part of the Chelsea Flower Show in 2012 when we participated in the Artisan category and won a Silver Gilt for Pepa’s Story.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

My favourite part is the last few days of build up, when you finish the garden the way it was supposed to be done but you still don’t have an award. It is the time when you feel satisfied with your work and you feel good about delivering your best.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

Our garden is a suggestion of an idea for urban spaces to introduce into the city, so it is available for sale.

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ARTISAN

“Designers are challenged to use an artisan approach to build methods and choice of materials when designing their gardens. The RHS will look for show gardens that will engage both media and visitors alike through the artistic use of materials from natural and sustainable sources. Artisan Gardens are sited in Ranelagh Gardens and staged against a wooded backdrop.”

THE SCULPTOR PICNIC GARDEN

BY WALKER’S NURSERIES RUNNYMEDE SURREY MAGNA CARTA 800TH ANNIVERSARY GARDEN

Designed by: Graham Bodle Built by: Walker’s Nurseries Sponsored by: Walker’s Nurseries

Designed by: A Touch of France Garden Design Built by: Rupert’s Landscapes Sponsored by: Surrey County Council/Runnymede Hotel

A place to rest and eat, The Sculptor Picnic Garden is semienclosed with oak branches that are reminiscent of a stag’s antlers, and situated on the edge of a woodland.

Designer A Touch of France returns to RHS Chelsea with a garden that celebrates the Magna Carta, the first legal document imposed upon an English sovereign by a group of his subjects.

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Patricia Thirion and Janet Honour, A Touch of France Garden Design How did you choose your contractor?

We have worked with Rupert’s Landscapes for each of our six Chelsea gardens.

Which nursery is supplying the plants?

Peter Beales is supplying the roses, Kelways a number of the flowering plants and herbs.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

There is something special about the first day when the garden starts to come to life.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

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garden is to be relocated to the grounds of the Runnymede-onThames Hotel and Spa, adjacent to the Runnymede meadow where Magna Carta is said to have been sealed.

Russell Brook, Rupert’s Landscapes How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

This is our seventh time at Chelsea since the first in 2007.

What process did you go through to win the project?

We went through the regular processes of the three panel selection meeting in September, October and November, with final selection in November.

Who are the suppliers for the hard landscaping products?

The paving and rocks used in the garden are reclaimed from Bretton Moor Quarry in Derbyshire.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

I always enjoy the first week on site and then pressure builds.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

Luckily the Doncaster Deaf Trust is supporting the garden, with students from its Communication Specialist College growing the plants.

The garden will be rebuilt at the college for the students to use as part of their horticultural courses.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

On site there would normally be four to five people and we can be known to work very long days, 7am to 10pm.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The show itself when the public are so admiring of the garden.

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THE OLD FORGE FOR MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Designed by: Jodie Fedorko & Martin Anderson Built by: Twigs Gardens Sponsored by: Motor Neurone Disease Association

Designed to raise awareness of motor neurone disease, Jodie Fedorko and Martin Anderson’s garden is based around a neglected forge which has become a haven for wildflowers.

Martin Anderson What process did you go through to win the project?

The process began over a year ago when I decided to do a real Artisan garden. The research included going to several forges.This was followed by finding out what wildflowers would be out towards the end of May and sourcing them. I think the public like flowers, not a load of stone or a great expanse of water.

The aim of the garden is to increase awareness of Motor Neurone Disease. In the last two gardens where I won Gold medals I used a student as a co-designer to help them get on in their career. This year it’s Jodie Fedorko, who is only 22.

How did you choose your contractor?

On recommendation I asked Richard Wanless of Twigs Gardens to do the construction.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive?

Hopefully the favourite time will be around 7.30pm on Tuesday 19 May when the results are announced!

Richard Wanless, Twigs Gardens How were you selected to work with the designer?

Steve Moody and Tina Vallis of Frogheath Landscapes kindly suggested us to the coordinator of this year’s Motor Neurone Disease Association garden.

How many times have you been involved at Chelsea?

Never before.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

We have sourced and acquired the building and reclaimed materials, from geotextiles to chimney pots.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

Five.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

The day we leave.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

All the stone tiles will be returned to the recycling company.

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THE EVADERS GARDEN

BY CHORLEY COUNCIL Designed by: John Everiss Built by: Andrew Loudon, John Everiss Design Sponsored by: Chorley Council Chorley Council has joined John Everiss to create a garden commemorating the end of WW2. The garden’s message of helping people through adversity fits perfectly with many projects they run today.

John Everiss What process did you go through to win the project?

I was asked by the sponsor whether I would be prepared to design a garden for them following the success of 2014.

How did you choose your contractor?

The contractor is my own company, John Everiss Design, working with Andrew Loudon.

As well as being a good friend, Andy has worked with me on several projects and produces exceptional stonework.

What will happen to your garden after the show?

It’s to be permanently installed in Astley Park, Chorley, Lancashire – my home town!

It’s going to be an educational exhibit for school trips.

Which nursery is supplying the plants for your garden?

Grasses are being supplied by Wildly Rural in Cumbria, some perennials from Rectory Garden Nursery in Cheshire. Specimen plants, herbs and the remaining

perennials are being contract grown by La Serra Exclusive Plants in Holland. Finally the wildflower turf is being supplied

by Lindum Turf.

Who are the suppliers for the hard landscaping products?

Most of the stonework has been salvaged from various reclaimation yards. The parachute pathway has been carved from portland stone, supplied by Stone Firms Ltd in Dorset.

Andrew Loudon, Dry Stone Walling How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

This is the tenth consecutive year I have contributed to various gardens at Chelsea.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

I will have six team members on site at Chelsea.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

All my time there is both challenging and enjoyable.

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A TRUGMAKER’S GARDEN

BY FUTURE CLIMATE INFO Designed by: Serena Fremantle & Tina Vallis Built by: Frogheath Landscapes Ltd Sponsored by: Future Climate Info

Serena Fremantle What process did you go through to win the project?

The idea of a trugmaker’s garden developed quickly when we began thinking of crafts traditional to our area of East Sussex and Kent, and we were drawn to the ageless simplicity of trugs.

How did you choose your contractor?

Walking through the RHS Chelsea 2014 exhibition I overheard someone say ‘if I was ever going

to do an Artisan Chelsea garden I would get Frogheath Landscapes as my contractor’. That snippet of conversation stuck in my mind. I did some research and realised they were 30 minutes down the road from where I lived.

On meeting with Frogheath they suggested I team up with their freelance designer, Tina Vallis.

Sponsored by: Nelsons Designed and built by: Sarah Eberle and Tom Hare

What process did you go through to win the project?

I was selected following a recommendation.

How did you choose your contractor?

Tom Hare and myself are building the garden (alongside my husband) and this is the first time I have worked with Tom. Which nursery is supplying the plants for your garden?

Hillier Nurseries is supplying the plants free of charge and

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What will happen to your garden after the show?

The plants are being donated to Demelza, a children’s hospice in the Weald.

Steve Moody, Frogheath Landscapes

Which nursery is supplying the plants for your garden?

Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants and Chichester Trees and Shrubs.

BREAST CANCER HAVEN GARDEN

Sarah Eberle

A Trugmaker’s Garden celebrates the traditional skills of the Sussex trugmakers, who today continue to make the iconic willow and sweet chestnut garden trugs.

How many times have you been involved with Chelsea?

Last year’s garden at Chelsea was our first show garden, so it was a baptism of fire for the Frogheath team, but the experience was fantastic and

The Haven is a national charity that provides free support to people affected by breast cancer. A place of retreat and recovery and developed on the concept of ‘the nest’, the garden is an embracing and peaceful environment that is uplifting and reassuring.

it is growing and caring for the plants too.

Who are the suppliers for the hard landscaping products?

All the materials come from my husband’s farm and are recycled.

What’s your favourite time from the day you arrive on site?

First thing every morning when you have a fresh eye.

made all the better with an award of a Gold medal.

Have you been consulted on the materials and plants used?

It’s very much a team effort.

How many people will be on your team during the build?

Seven, with more skilled craftsmen at different stages of the build.

What’s your favourite time?

The final tweaks to ensure the garden is as perfect as possible.

EDO NO NIWA – EDO GARDEN Designed by: Kazuyuki Ishihara Built by: Ishihara Kazuyuki Design Laboratory Sponsored by: Cat’s Co Ltd

What will happen to your garden after the show?

It is going to the new Haven located at Tichfield Hants.

In his tenth appearance at RHS Chelsea, designer Kazuyuki Ishihara’s garden reflects the Edo gardening boom which, 400 years ago, encouraged all Japanese people to consider their horticultural habits.

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WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING AT CHELSEA? Leading industry figures tell Pro Landscaper what they can’t wait to see and do

For me the most exciting aspect of RHS Chelsea is seeing the world-class designs in the show gardens. The innovative use of new and traditional materials is always fascinating for me as a designer and I love to seek out new ideas to inspire our projects. The big challenge is trying not to be distracted by all the wonderful plants in the show gardens.

The standard of horticulture is unbelievably high and provides an amazing showcase for our wonderful industry to the public. In fact we can guarantee to receive many new enquiries in the weeks after Chelsea, for which we are very grateful!

Dave Green

I’m most looking forward to seeing the rejuvenated Fresh area this year. With new sculptures, new paving and fantastic gardens, I think it’ll be more impressive than ever.

I’ve often wondered what would happen if RHS Chelsea Flower Show took place in the autumn – for a complete change of planting palette and quality of light.

I know that’s unlikely to happen as the show traditionally kicks off the London season, and because the media and horticultural industry have grown around it. Even so, I’ll be looking out for fresh, innovative planting combinations that have both wow factor and sustainable credentials. I’ll also pay particular attention to the gardens and displays about and for people’s health and wellbeing.

Jody Lidgard

The del Buono Gazerwitz garden last year was a lovely design that used natural materials in a simple way. I wonder whether anyone will manage to better it this year.

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Ann-Marie Powell

Jackie Herald

Liz Ackerley

Patricia Fox

Every year the lead-up to Chelsea gives me goosebumps and I feel so privileged to present from the show for the BBC. This year I am again presenting The People’s Choice Award from the show gardens and while I do have to remain impartial, I’d be lying if I said that Dan Pearson’s Laurent-Perrier Chatsworth Garden on the triangle at the end of Main Avenue didn’t fill me with anticipation.

Andrew Fisher Tomlin

For me it will be the big revival in country gardens led by Jo Thompson for M&G.

I’m very much looking forward to working alongside Adam Frost and 20 apprentices on the Homebase garden.

Mark Fenton

I would be really excited to see some show gardens that are adventurous and a break from tradition. RHS Chelsea Flower Show should be at the forefront of garden design rather than playing a ‘me too’ game. It will be interesting to see if there is anything new to be seen this year. I for one am really pleased that a garden designer (Tom Harfleet) is now show manager and I hope to see more changes and diversification in future years.

I will be looking forward to seeing the bespoke and high quality sculptural features in terms of their style, form and materials, both in the show gardens and on stands.

I have always been interested in sculpture in the garden but a recent commission for a modern minimalist ecohouse landscape including courtyards has brought sculptural elements to the top of my mind!

Dan Pearson’s garden.

It’s been a decade since he appeared at Chelsea, so I look forward to seeing his garden with anticipation.

Jilayne Rickards

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Dan Pearson

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Sarah Eberle sarah.eberle@hotmail.com www.saraheberle.com

Serena Fremantle

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John Warland info@fernandogonzalez.co.uk www.fernandogonzalez.co.uk t: @fggardendesign

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SCHELLEVIS

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Exhibiting for the second year at Chelsea, Schellevis is presenting its distinctive paving and landscaping elements in a real garden. The Schellevis ‘Dutch Chocolate’ garden has been designed to show off the unique character and colours of two beautiful additions to the range, taupe and cream. Since launching in the UK in 2014, Schellevis paving has been acclaimed by landscape designers and architects for its style and versatility which make it easy to work with in gardens, parks and public spaces. Highly durable and sustainable, it combines a low maintenance, non slip surface with environmentally friendly credentials, being made from natural materials and is completely recyclable. www.schellevis.co.uk

GAZE BURVILL

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Gaze Burvill has been designing and hand crafting Oak Outdoor Furniture for over 20 years combining traditional steambending and manufacturing in its brand new Hampshire Workshop. All Oak is sustainably sourced from expertly managed European forests and shaped into flowing curves to provide outstanding comfort and durability.

The stand is designed and constructed by Bowles & Wyer, combining the elegance of a country estate with the urban style of a city roof terrace and showcasing Gaze Burvill’s A la Carte Kitchen with Sub-Zero & Wolf appliances. Gaze Burvill is celebrating its 22nd year at the show. www.gazeburvill.com

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WOOD BLOCX

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WoodBlocX is a product for garden landscaping. Chunky wooden BlocX fit together using large plastic dowels to create strong raised beds, planters, retaining walls, ponds, kerbing or special garden features like seats – almost any structure you want to build in the garden. www.woodblocx.co.uk

HARTLEY BOTANIC

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Barcham Trees has been growing instant impact trees for over 25 years and is based just outside of Ely, Cambridgeshire.

The Barcham nursery covers 300 acres and specialises in containerised trees ranging in size between three and 12 metres in height, all grown in the patented white Light Pots to ensure a vibrant and quick-to-establish root system after planting. Barcham stocks over 450 different varieties and supplies large, instant impact trees to commercial buyers all the way through to single, beautiful, small garden trees online to private individuals. www.barcham.co.uk

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Since 1938 Hartley Botanic greenhouses have been synonymous with innovation, style, excellence, unsurpassed performance and enduring structural strength.

Manufactured from BS1474 aluminium and powder coated in a choice of colours, with safety glass throughout, Hartley greenhouses are engineered to cope with unpredictable weather conditions. With a much expanded range of superior glasshouses and particularly the bespoke service, Hartley continue to serve discerning growers, garden designers, landscape architects and horticultural institutes around the world. www.hartley-botanic.co.uk

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EASIGRASS

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Easigrass, the number one artificial grass company, is a multiple RHS Chelsea Flower Show award winner including ‘Best in Show’ for Judged Show Garden with designer, Tony Smith. This May 2015, Easigrass joins forces with Tony once again, showcasing a trade stand in Easi-green, silver and white.

As an RHS exclusive, joining Easigrass on the stand is its valued retail partner, John Lewis, who will debut at Chelsea for the first time, showcasing its ‘Outdoor Living’ range. The stand will be wrapped in Easigrass’s top of the range grass Easi-Mayfair, newly developed for 2015. www.easigrass.com

SCOTTS OF THRAPSTON

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Scotts of Thrapston has exhibited at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for more than 40 years and is delighted to display a selection of traditionally styled summerhouses and garden buildings, including the RHS Centenary Arbour, designed in conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society. The quintessentially English summerhouses from Scotts have had a starring role in many professionally designed gardens and have regularly been seen on award-winning show gardens at the Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Shows. www.scottsofthrapston.co.uk

CAPEL MANOR COLLEGE

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Capel Manor College is London’s leading land-based college, with centres at Enfield, Crystal Palace Park, Gunnersbury Park, New Covent Garden Market, Capel at Newham College and Regent’s Park. The college offers a range of full, part-time, evening and weekend courses as well as apprenticeships and professional short courses.

The college’s specialisms include animal management, horticulture, saddlery and leatherwork, landscaping, garden design, arboriculture, forestry, outdoor adventure and floristry.

Students gain nationally recognised qualifications. www.capel.ac.uk

CLEAR WATER REVIVAL LTD

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Clear Water Revival provides comprehensive and flexible design and construction of natural swimming pools and swimming ponds. The swimming pools offer a completely natural alternative to chlorine, ozone or salt.

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GRIFFIN GLASSHOUSES LTD

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Griffin Glasshouses create beautiful bespoke aluminium glasshouses for discerning gardeners in the UK and internationally. With more than 50 years’ experience in the industry, the family-run business based in Ropley near Winchester in Hampshire, offers a range of low-maintenance, unique glasshouses from lean-to, free-standing, to its NGS collection. On display at the Chelsea Flower Show will be a small freestanding glasshouse and a 3m by 5m glasshouse with porch. www.griffinglasshouses.com

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE

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With over 100 years of land-based education to be proud of, Sparsholt College is one of the country’s leading land-based institutions.

A number of horticulture courses are offered at the college, from apprenticeship through to the recently launched BSc (Hons) Horticulture with Plantmanship and Design (Top-up) and the FdSc Horticulture with Plantmanship and Design. www.sparsholt.ac.uk

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MARSHALLS

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Marshalls is the UK’s leading hard landscaping manufacturer and has been supplying superior natural stone and innovative concrete products to the home improvement, landscape and construction markets since the 1890s. Marshalls’ ground-breaking partnership with UNICEF is helping to eradicate child labour from the Indian sandstone quarrying sector through sales of its ethically sourced Fairstone paving. All Marshalls’ sandstone products carry the ‘Stone Standard’ trademark of superior quality stone, ensuring you have complete confidence in the stone you choose. www.marshalls.co.uk

ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE

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Architectural Heritage is returning to Chelsea after a three-year sabbatical. Mr Alex Puddy, the second generation owner of the business, says that previously the company has exhibited continuously for over 30 years. Architectural Heritage returns with new fresh garden ornaments and a fully illustrated catalogue of fine garden planters, fountains and ornaments. www.architectural-heritage.co.uk

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