The Gardening World Cup, Japan

The first ever Gardening World Cup competition took place in October 2010 in Nagasaki, which lies in the south east of the Japanese island of Kyushu. Nagasaki is the home of Kazuyuki Ishihara, Japan’s leading garden designer and Chelsea show garden gold medalist. Kazuyuki conceived the competition’s theme of gardening for world peace, bringing together countries from across the globe. 

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The 2010 Gardening World Cup

Last year’s show received 100,000 visitors in the first week and was so popular it was extended by a further three months. 

With six TV cameras and 65 pressmen attending the 2010 Gardening World Cup launch it was of great interest to the local Japanese media. Two British journalists also travelled out to cover the event. 

Visit the North West Evening Mail and search for ‘gardening world cup’ to read their report. You can also watch a Border Television news clip about last year’s Gardening World Cup competition 

If you are interested in a finding out what was like to take part in the 2010 Gardening World Cup event visit Jonathan Denby’s blog and browse his posts from October 2010.

 

Last Year's Event

Last year the event commemorated the 65th anniversary of an atomic bomb being dropped on the Japanese city on 9 August 1945 when 80,000 people died. Twelve designers with 10 gardens competed for gold medals and Britain was named overall winner. 

This year Andy Sturgeon, a gold medal winner in last year’s competition, returns as a judge. Sarah Eberle, who won her ninth RHS gold medal at Chelsea this May, takes her place as a competitor representing the UK.