BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2010
   
RHS Silver Medal
   
The garden was designed especially for Guide Dogs to use for demonstrations so that the public could see for themselves just how well trained and intelligent the dogs are. It was an indoor garden with raised beds full of exciting planting to include herbs and scented plants as well as tactile grasses and soft Stachys Byzantium.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A giant black and white photograph of a street was the backdrop for the garden as it represented a front garden so that Guide Dogs could refer to it in their presentation about street safety for blind and partially sighted people. The public loved the garden and it worked very well as a stage and a talking point throughout the show.
 

RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2009

RHS Silver-Gilt Medal & Best in Category

This year the RHS commissioned six gardens each representing one of the wives of Henry VIII. My garden for Jane Seymour was awarded a Silver-Gilt medal and Best in Category. It featured a mosaic by the artist Julie Cope, timber works by History in the Making and landscaping by Green Valley Landscapes.

BBC Gardeners World Live 2008

RHS Gold Medal & Best Small Garden in Show BBC Gardeners World Live 2008

I worked with a fellow designer Caroline Pollard to create a gold Medal winning show feature inside the main hall. It was a jungle garden inspired by the paintings of Henri Rousseau!

Paving from Sundowners ROC Ltd
Timber work by Timberscapes
Sculptural Iron Work by Jules Whiston
Furniture from Lloyd Loom

RHS Gold Medal & Best Small Garden in Show BBC Gardeners World Live 2006

The garden, called 'Sea Hear' was influenced by the sights, sounds and sensations of the coast and has a strong relaxation theme. It also included a fantastic trompe l'oeil painting by Yorkshire based artist Julie Cope.

Show Links:-
The Reckless Gardener - Show Report
Leeds Today - Gold Medal
The Times - BBC Gardeners World Live

Chelsea 2006 - A Stand for 'Original Stone Troughs'

I have also designed a stand for a Yorkshire based company, 'Original Stone Troughs' who supply genuine old stone troughs, feeders, garden ornaments and furniture. The stand featured some stunning planted troughs and genuine stonewear and had a lovely country feel, and was awarded a special commendation at Chelsea 2006.

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