It's not often I get to combine my professional passion (local government and community leadership) with my personal passion (gardening). But this was just too good not to post.
Bournemouth Borough Council has won a coveted gold medal and President's Award at the Chelsea Flower Show for their cut-flower arrangement promoting better health and the 5-a-day concept of healthier eating.
The display features five giant pieces of fruit and vegetables that are madefrom cut flowers, which are around 3m (10ft) high. The cut flowers are situated within a giant willow basket that is surrounded by fruit and vegetables, which spell out the phrase '5-a-day'.
Circling the '5-a-day' feature are three sections depicting work, rest and play, which are planted in carpet bedding withpoints of the compass facing north, south, east and west. The different sections include the classic crest of Bournemouth, a typical beach scene with a giant deck chair and a hand crafted sculpture depicting a surfer riding a wave.
Chris Evans, King’s Park Nursery Manager, headed up a team from the council’s Parks and Gardens section to create the show-stopping display. Help was also received from students of Bournemouth and Poole College.
Congratulations to Bournemouth BC and Chris Evans!
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