CHELSEA 2002 AWARDS - The West Midlands-Shizuoka Goodwill Garden

The garden was awarded an RHS Silver Gilt Medal and won the BBC People's Award in the show garden category.

The Scene - In the foreground an old oak fence enclosed a cottage garden with a colourful profusion of garden and wild flowers. A rustic farm track led from the front of the garden to an oak barn in which a grey Ferguson tractor was parked. The entire garden was surrounded with a mixture of native and garden shrubs and trees.

Background - The garden was mounted by Chris Caligari Landscapes and Chris provided the design inspiration for the project. The initial concept originated from a watercolour painting called "The Old Grey Fergie" which Chris saw in a gallery in the Cotswolds and from which the idea developed. The Julian Dowle Partnership adapted the initial design to suit the Chelsea site and were largely responsible for the soft landscaping. Chris and his team started the work on 1 May and it was completed by the 19 May.

The Future - Chris and his team are thrilled with the success of their first venture at Chelsea and hope to return to Chelsea in 2003, so watch this space!

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