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Earthy, reclaimed and raw materials and fabulous foliage set the tone at the recent Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS). More than 111,000 visitors viewed designer gardens based on recycled and textured timbers, old bricks and rusted steel. Flowers were few and far between, while foliage tones edged from fresh greens to burgundy, copper and bronze. Join our tour, with H&G gardening expert Helen Young.
Photography Claire Takacs. Produced by Elizabeth Wilson & Judy Ostergaard
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2012 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show recap

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  • Gold Medal Winner: Paal Grant, Conversation garden Gold Medal Winner: Paal Grant, Conversation garden
  • House & Garden: interview with Paal Grant, Paal Grant Designs House & Garden: interview with Paal Grant, Paal Grant Designs
  • Gold Medal Winner: designer Jason Hodges, 'Spare Change' garden Gold Medal Winner: designer Jason Hodges, 'Spare Change' garden
  • Gold Medal Winner: designer Brent Reid, 'Surge' garden Gold Medal Winner: designer Brent Reid, 'Surge' garden
  • House & Garden: interview with Brent Reid, Candeo Design House & Garden: interview with Brent Reid, Candeo Design
  • Gold medal winner: designer Phillip Johnson, 'Equilibrium' garden Gold medal winner: designer Phillip Johnson, 'Equilibrium' garden
  • House & Garden: interview with Phillip Johnson House & Garden: interview with Phillip Johnson
  • Best in show: designer Marnie Lewis, 'Nord' garden Best in show: designer Marnie Lewis, 'Nord' garden
  • Bronze Medal Winner: designer Daniel Piper, 'Rejuvenate' garden Bronze Medal Winner: designer Daniel Piper, 'Rejuvenate' garden
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