Silver Medal at the RHS show
Posted on: April 25, 2008 by rosemarierees posted in News
Darren Hutchings (Senior Landscaper) writes………
The RHS Spring Show in Cardiff was a success in many ways: the driving wind and rain failing to dampen the spirits of the 14,000 visitors that came to marvel at the shows many pavilions and marquees housing an array of wonderful plants and displays.
The Inscapes Environmental Garden was also a success, receiving many positive comments surrounding the conservation, biodiversity and ecology factors that the garden offered. In an age when our green belt is disappearing to commercial and private housing sectors, it was appreciated that we built a garden that can promote these values and show that a completely British Native garden can look beautiful whilst providing habitats for our struggling wildlife.
The build went relatively smoothly and took us right up to the deadline. As with any show gardens, there will always be obstacles to overcome and challenges to tax the mind, but all were successfully overcome, and we were awarded the RHS Silver Medal - one more for the company trophy room!
In speaking with the powers that be and the people who attended the Show, it appeared that the RHS judging standards were set relatively high this year to coincide with Chelsea RHS Show standards, therefore in retrospect we can take great pride in achieving Silver.
We have also received an invitation to display the Inscapes Environmental Garden at the BBC Gardeners World RHS at the Birmingham NEC in June, a decision has not yet been reached but we will keep you informed.
