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Contents<br />

The Pavilion<br />

Modern ti<strong>mb</strong>er-clad<br />

structure epitomises<br />

the populated margins<br />

of the continent and<br />

reflects the Visitor<br />

Centre at RBG<br />

Cranbourne.<br />

The Gorge<br />

Rusted steel cubes<br />

depict chunks of rock<br />

and cascading water<br />

demonstrates the<br />

importance of water<br />

as a source of life.<br />

Rabbit-Proof Fence<br />

Stained ti<strong>mb</strong>er upright<br />

blades surround the<br />

garden and reinforce<br />

a sense of isolation.<br />

The Fire Pit<br />

Fire is also a provider<br />

of life and sustenance<br />

in outback Australia.<br />

The wood used in the<br />

fireplace is reclaimed<br />

eucalypts burnt in the<br />

Black Saturday<br />

bushfires.<br />

Sand Dune<br />

Wall Sculpture<br />

This three-dimensional<br />

sculpture is designed<br />

to cast shadows from<br />

the Sun.<br />

Boomerang<br />

Water Feature<br />

The traditional hunting<br />

boomerang is a strong<br />

sy<strong>mb</strong>ol of Australia’s<br />

indigenous history and<br />

culture. The bright blue<br />

water reflects the blue<br />

sky of outback Australia<br />

and contrasts vividly<br />

with the red sand.<br />

Salt Sculpture<br />

The white granite forms<br />

within the red sand are<br />

inspired by the salt<br />

encrusted lake beds<br />

of arid Australia.<br />

Waterhole<br />

Each band represents<br />

a different sedimentary<br />

layer, sy<strong>mb</strong>olic of an<br />

outback waterhole.<br />

Photography: Jay Watson.<br />

Front cover: Elements of the <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Botanic</strong> <strong>Gardens</strong>’ Gold Medal-winning Australian Garden Show Garden at the <strong>Royal</strong> Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show in May<br />

<strong>2011</strong>, designed by Jim Fogarty. The circular bands of the Waterhole feature are highlighted against the red sand and Salt sculpture. Inside front cover: One of Jim<br />

Fogarty’s early sketches of the Show Garden design. Inside back cover: The Chelsea journey – construction and planting of the Garden; show time and the Gold Medal.

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