“Gold! Always believe in your soul” Spandau Ballet   We thought we might get it. We felt like we deserved it. But, then again so does everyone who slaves away for 3 weeks through thick and thin. So with more … Continue reading →

“It is not only one person’s work, it’s really a partnership and collaboration during all these years.” Christo I have been tapping away at this blog, and given thanks to everyone except my co-pilot; the person who holds it all … Continue reading →

“Art is why I get up in the morning but my definition ends there. You know I don’t think its fair that I am living for something even I can’t define” Ani DiFranco There are various categories at the shows, … Continue reading →

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the … Continue reading →

“Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone. “ G.B. Stern Together, Everyone, Achieves, More…and every garden has a great team to help transform it from a fantasy into a reality. From Fiona who helps on our visualizations to my Mum for … Continue reading →

“Doubt is uncomfortable, certainty is ridiculous” Voltaire Will the domes be too big to transport by road? How do we fix the turf to the domes? How do we level the domes on site? Will the pool be waterproof? How … Continue reading →

“Competition is a sin” JD Rockefeller Judging is always a topic on which you could sizzle a lot of hot potatoes. The public are often left bewildered by the distribution of awards, but all I can say is: “It’s all … Continue reading →

“The greatest part of mankind float betwixt vice and virtue.” David Hume Every garden needs that little bit of wow factor, and with one eye on possible photo opportunities we might try and attempt the impossible, and walk on water … Continue reading →

“Orange is the happiest colour.” Frank Sinatra As a colour orange can create a warm and somewhat flamboyant atmosphere. It also encourages energy levels and stimulates activity. Luckily for us, this is the colour most synonymous with our main sponsor … Continue reading →

Today, I found this little note attached to the model of the garden. It was left by my lovely wife…   “Everything will be alright in the end. If it’s not alright. It’s not the end”