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CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW (1)

GAVIN JONES GARDEN OF CORIAN

One of the more interesting gardens at Chelsea this year is Phillip Nash's Gavin Jones garden of Corian. It is a contemporary garden that is designed as a retreat but also as a spce to entertain. The main walkways are elevated and lead to a 'floating island' at one end and a terrace with 'satillite' seating at the other.

By raising hard landscaping above planting, which is easy to do with decking or mesh grid, it allows for more planting in a small space as shade lovers can grow under the raised area, and gives a different perspective on the garden.

"I have focused on the innovative use of contemporary materials and progressive design. My signature palette of architectural plants, combined with beautiful water features, will create a lush, exuberant oasis and a sensually stimulating outdoor area. I wanted to push the boundaries of design and I have done this by creating an organic walkway, furniture and walls. The British sculptor, Tim Morgan, has worked collaboratively with me to produce a series of tubular glass waterscreens and an overhead stainless steel sculptural canopy."   Phillip Nash.

LET THE SUN SHINE

THE BCK SOLAR COOKER

The BCK Solar Cooker is foldable and portable container used for cooking food outdoors. It requires only water and sunlight. When set up, the cooker is conical in shape. The conical reflection shield reflects the sun into the centre of the cone, where a black cylindrical container collects the heat. After about 45 minutes, the temperature of the food is around 90 degrees Celcius........the size of the cooker is very small: 250mm in height and 130mm in diameter.

www.red-dot.sg

GROOVY

WOW SIMPLE & STYLISH > THE KETCH TEAK BENCH FROM www.pavilionrattan.co.uk

THE YAKIBOX

Yakiniku (literally: grill, meat)

A selection of meat and vegetables are thinly sliced and cooked quickly on a stone hotplate, then dipped into delicious, authentic sauces and eaten in small mouthfuls.

It is not like cooking on a bbq as the food is cooked on the stone hotplate and therefore is not in direct contact with the flame. The hotplate is placed in the centre of the table so all the diners can cook their own food and then dip in the sauces. Great for diner parties on balmy summer nights in the yard!

www.yakibox.com   £79.95

BUCKS FIZZ

Not long ago 'posh' garden furniture was adorned with mellow terracotta cushions and parasols - this year WAM we have upgraded to stunning orange that gives a bright citrus glow to the patio whatever the British summer brings!

B & Q Rio 6pce Set £67.58  www.diy.com

Focus Antigua 6 pce Set £119.99  www.focusdiy.co.uk

                     

ANGELS HIGH

My angelica, Angelica archangelica, was planted last spring as a small plant in a 9cm pot costing £2.29. It grew last year producing a mound of foliage. This years it's reached nearly two metres with large globular umbels of flower. A true architectual wonder and a perfect feature for the small garden.

THE SUN HAS GOT HIS HAT ON

Mambo Sunlounger £249. Available in yellow, orange and grey

www.ilva.co.uk

 

LONGTOM

                                                                                          

TREEPOT LANDSCAPE PLANTER

www.featuredecco.co.uk.

Stylish thick walled longtom planters. Available in terracotta, cream glazed, glazed terracotta or a range of six colours. They are British made and fired at a high temperature to give strength and frost proof properties.

W68cm H63cm  Prices from £206.95