India-inspired garden at Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show celebrates love for cricket
This garden by the British Council India reflects the dreams and aspirations of young Indians, and pays homage to Sachin Tendulkar
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At this year’s Chelsea Flower Show by the Royal Horticultural Society is an India-inspired garden by the British Council India. Twitter/@inBritish
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It celebrates India and the UK’s shared love for cricket, through the use of motifs such as cricket stumps, balls and trophies. Twitter/@BelderbosLand
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It is called India: A Billion Dreams and has been designed by Sarah Eberle, an award-winning landscape designer. Twitter/@IsabelleYounane
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Apart from paying homage to Sachin Tendulkar, the show also features rare Himalayan Blue poppies, which signify the colour of the Indian cricket team’s jerseys. Twitter/@inBritish
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Also featured in the guardian are sections of pietra dura walls with inlaid semi-precious stones, reportedly created by the same craftsmen who worked on the restoration of the Taj Mahal. Twitter/@inBritish
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It is meant to reflect the dreams and aspirations of young Indians, and this garden has been nominated for the BBC/Royal Horticultural Society’s People’s Choice Award. Twitter/@inBritish
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