A good day's staging - warm, humid and sultry and that's not just Moroccan Magic. Neil and Nigel took a break on the Thrones of Knowledge which they installed in Jardin Majorelle - Looks like a Beckham wedding doesn't it? Here's a few videos from today's show. Now come with me to the kasbah.....
Moroccan Magic
Around midday Mehrdad and his team arrived with the copper and glass sculpture for Venetian adventure. Its called Isphahan after the ancient Persian capital. The "flowers" are aqua glass and pick up the colour of the Moroccan garden beautifully. It is absolutely stunning as ever and although we never discussed the design in detail I know that I will never be disappointed by what he produces. When the light catches that glass and those copper leaves the effect will be quite breathtaking - especially against the rich ruby, purple and sapphire of Pip and dave's planting.
Venetian Adventure
The slate monoliths are now in place as are the fabulous stainless steel spherical water features. Gary and Steve have been working on the green and white woodland planting and I've been nagging them incessantly about covering the tree pots before they put in the delicate aquilegias primulas and the stunning Digitalis 'Serendipity'.
White water
Kartika now sits amidst a carpet of wild silk colour - Sue and Dan have woven a veritable silk sari beneath her feet. I think this vista will be a favourite during the week.
Indian Intrigue
Tim arrived late afternoon and we did some of the shots for Chelsea Live magazine - would be great to get a couple of those in the bag a day early instead of rushing it at the last minute. However, its always when you think you are ahead that you fall behind so I won't be too complacent yet!
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