Illustrated talk by Jim Fogarty and Tim Entwisle

 A behind the scenes talk by project designer Jim Fogarty into the making of the Royal Botanic Gardens ‘Essence of Australia’ garden that was awarded the prestigious Tudor Rose Award for Best Show Garden at the Royal Horticultural Society Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2014. The Hampton Court Palace Flower show is the largest of the RHS shows and is said to be one of the largest garden shows in the world. Learn how a group of Australian’s that included Royal Botanic Garden staff were able to produce a uniquely Australian garden filled with Australian plants to encourage British gardeners to come and visit Australia as part of a key tourism initiative. Includes an introduction by Tim Entwisle, Director Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.

 When: Thursday 11 June, 6 for 6.30 pm

Where: Mueller Hall, National Herbarium

Cost: $20 Members $25 non members $10 students

Refreshments will be served before the talk.

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