The display featured container
pots - some with single specimen plants contained to control
their growth and some with mixed groups of smaller plants
blended together to contrast in colour and texture
Malvern Spring Show 2008 RHS Gold Medal
The pond featuring marginal plants and
waterlilies and a selection of patio ponds featuring smaller
water plants and miniature waterlilies
and of course the
Gold Medal!
2007
Malvern Spring Show 2007 Silver Medal
A more contemporary style of water garden
feature
The first time we used containers
as patio ponds on the raised step area to display miniature
pond plants
NEC Gardeners World 2007 Silver Gilt Medal
A 15' square island site filled with water
- a changing approach to displaying water plants. Both the planting
in the pond and in the patio pond containers were featured here.
NEC 2007
The use of patio ponds on the raised area surrounding
the pond created interest as it made people aware that water
could be used in containers to create a different and interesting
effect and to show off a collection of miniature water plants
or contain a vigorous specimen.
Tatton Park 2007 Silver Gilt Medal
A large island site showing plants in
the pond and in patio ponds at this later part of the season
Tatton 2007
A different selection of planted patio ponds
Shrewsbury Flower Show 2007
Large Gold Medal, Finest display featuring
water and The Shropshire Star Special Trophy
A variation on the contemporary displays
of 2007
2006
Malvern Show 2006 Silver Gilt Medal
A natural feel to this pond display with
water running down the fallen log
NEC Gardeners World Show 2006 Silver Gilt Medal
A wilder feel to this pond display with
water running down the fallen log and the falling fence
