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Here comes the Queen

Posted by Tiggy Salt on May 22nd, 2007

A quick update as I wait in the rain to meet the Queen and Prince Philip! Today the cold has returned and all the good weather of the last weekend of build up seems to have been forgotten. The forecast is good, which is a blessed relief as five days of bonechilling cold are yet another demand on one’s powers of exhibition performance!

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Let the wild rumpus start…

Posted by Tiggy Salt on May 13th, 2007

After weeks of preparation we finally arrived on site at the Chelsea Hospital. It was so exciting to be walking down Main Avenue, the frenetic activity resembling a scene from the book…

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The chamomile lawn

Posted by Tiggy Salt on May 8th, 2007

The chamomile lawnIt’s the final week before we go on site, so plenty of last minute preparations, including a trip to the fantastic Jekka’s Herb Farm to get our first look at the chamomile lawn…

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Client’s brief for the RHS

Posted by Tiggy Salt on May 6th, 2007

I thought you might like to read the Client’s Brief which we submitted to the RHS. I hope it gives you an idea about the final decisions we have made and show how the garden has developed from its initial concept.

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The mosaic starts to wag its tail

Posted by Tiggy Salt on April 30th, 2007

Carola Bell hard at work on the mosaic pathThis week Alfie was packed off on his summer holidays, we met with brilliant colour specialist Epoh Beech, made progress on the wolf suit, and caught up with the talented Carola Bell, who is building the mosiac path.

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