After months of hard work seeing the garden develop from tiny seedlings into the finished result today, we were just gobsmacked to see the garden in all its glory today – and the response to the garden from the media has been staggering.
We feel honoured to have been on site today, to officially open the garden to the world. It was a really early start today though – up in the wee hours to do an interview with BBC Breakfast this morning, and throughout the day to the various media at the show – so we’re all pretty tired, but exhilarated!
Some thoughts from us at Watford Key Hope Trust:
Robert Greenhill – “The most fantastic thing today has been seeing the garden finished. Just amazing! I’m very pleased with it, it’s been a smashing day, and we’ve all coped with the media interviews. All in all, a top day!”
Tea on the Key: Watford New Hope Trust volunteers and Paul Stone
Daniel Armitt – (our tireless media star!) – “I echo Rob’s sentiments, just seeing the finished item has been great, remembering how we started out with tiny seedlings at our site in Watford! I’ve done interviews with GMTV, the BBC, ABC (Australia) and Portuguese TV.”
Patrick Malone – “The whole thing has been amazing. We’ve met so many different people. The highlight for me too, has been to see the finished garden in all its glory, despite the rain.”
Our volunteers with Moira Stewart!
Carly Orpen (our resident celeb spotter!) – “It’s been quite a day for star spotting – so far, I’ve managed to get photos of David Bellamy, Moira Stuart, Katherine Jenkins, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and Mackenzie Crook in and around our garden. I’m just disappointed I missed Rolf Harris, Trevor Philipps and Paul Smith! Moira, Dame Kiri and Mackenzie all seemed to like our garden the best – so let’s see how the judges decide tomorrow!”
It’s been a lovely day – just fantastic!
