"My Most Favourite Garden Plot" Voting Station (Results announcement)

The design concept for this garden plot is inspired by traditional Chinese gardens.  With an exquisite layout, this garden is planted with an array of vegetation to create serene and calming spaces, highlighting the elegance of its owner.  This garden allows one to luxuriate in family gatherings on one hand while escaping from the hustle and bustle of the world.

Looking around the plot, one will be mesmerised by lush greenery and radiant blossoms.  The garden offers a scenic view of springtime beauty, where insects and birds chirp in harmony along a meandering walkway amid the gurgle of water.

Seeing this garden of poetic beauty, one will realise the importance of living in unison with nature and fostering a mind of calmness and ease.

Prize winners were selected by lucky draw under the supervision of a registered accounting firm.  The list of winners is as follows:

The design concept for this exhibit is to integrate ideas for greening with aesthetics of gardening.  In this plot, the footpaths are paved with wood pieces from fallen trees; the pavilion is constructed with recycled materials; the small greenhouse is made of aquaponics plastic bottles; the little bridge is built with logs, and the landscaped water feature is created using piles of oyster shells.  The garden plot so formed not only showcases its great natural beauty but also conforms with the principles of 3Rs (recycle, reuse and regeneration).  It makes no difference if you stroll along the footpaths or stand on the bridge.  Whilst looking around, you will be greeted by lush vibrant plant growth, with a lively ambience in the air.  Family members can take a walk in morning breeze to see flowers, enjoying a moment of union together.  As the sun sets, the evening glows add great charm to the gorgeous flowers.  It can be said that the scenery in the garden looks distinctively alluring, whether it be in the morning or evening.

The design concept for this garden plot is inspired by the Mexican backyard gardens.  Lavishly planted with exotic vegetation, this plot is embellished with Latin American-style adornments and colourful huts with ceramic flower pots hanging on the walls to create a vibrancy and energy.  Enggie Pup and Artti Kitty, dressed in traditional Mexican attire, have a gathering with friends here.  They sing songs and dance wildly on the spur of the moment, enjoying to the fullest this carefree foreign ambience.

Renouncing their noble privileges, a pair of young lovers retreat to a life of seclusion in deep mountains.  Blessed by blossoms, they swear undying love for one another while dancing in this sea of flowers.  Despite frugality, they are in deep love and look truly radiant.  After all, being happy never hinges on external factors, but comes from within oneself.  Let us wish them a happy life together, for better or worse.

A point of origin refers to where matters come into existence, while eggs symbolise the origin of life.  The design concept for this plot is inspired by eggs.  It is always great to clear the mind by sitting at leisure in the egg-shaped pavilion and pondering on where life comes from.  The green vegetation here evokes a sense of liveliness that delights and refreshes visitors, whether viewed at close quarters or from a distance.

Taking a stroll along a walkway built of wooden planks, one will be mesmerised by a profusion of trees and flowers, as if they were hymns of praise to nature for nurturing lives, conveying a wish that we continue to prosper and thrive together across generations.

The garden plot features exterior lighting equipment, which not only adds charm to the landscaped space but also brings boundless vitality, reminiscent of offering a visual feast to showcase the cultural pluralism of Hong Kong.

As suggested by the name of the garden, visitors will be filled with exuberant joy, reminiscent of visiting a fairyland teeming with gorgeous flowers and fantastic animals.  Inside the garden are bunnies frolicking around a sea of Angelonia amid impressive fragrance and shades of luxuriant trees.  One will gain a profound sense of vitality, writing a symphony of fairyland in celebration of happiness.

Many grown-ups can still recall vividly the wonders of the fairytale world.  This garden echoes the theme of Floral Joy Around Town, in the hope that visitors can revisit their memories of childhood, while enjoying boundless liveliness.

An unexpected encounter with a garden full of lush plants amidst a bustling city offers an intriguing mystery.  As if by magic, a phenomenal array of fragrant flowers blossom in a flash, an intoxicatingly wondrous sight to behold. It is always pleasant to witness perpetual prosperity and vitality, inducing calmness in mind and body.

With the balmy spring breeze come the glorious hues of burgeoning blooms.  For a city blessed with opportunities and substantial potential, nature conservation is not to be missed, as this epitomises a desirable approach to development.

This colourful house of mushrooms built by forest elves offers a paradise for children in the tribe to play and hang around, evoking our memories of childhood innocence and happiness.  A flagstone walkway leads to a birdcage-like settee where visitors can sit comfortably and enjoy the melodic gurgle of a harp-shaped fountain, while seeing Angelonia in bloom around.  Visitors will find it dreamlike, as if they were in a wonderland, left spellbound by the vitality of life amid exuberant joy.

Amid birdsong in the vernal breeze, it is the prime time to explore the garden in search of serene beauty.  Revolving wooden horses on the carousel create an air of merriment, while water gurgling from an aerial teapot into the coffee cups is intriguingly appealing.  Swaying back and forth on the dreamy swing evokes memories of childhood innocence, leaving one feel at ease again.  A stroll through this garden of riotously coloured flowers is no different from visiting a childhood dreamland of immense fun, joy and good times.

The design concept of this garden is inspired by the outdoor yards of small town cafés in Europe.  Elegantly designed, the yards are immensely popular among locals, with some lounging for hours.  Such pleasant environments also draw tourists to the cafés to enjoy a great time.

In the middle of the garden is a painting’s frame capturing the impressive springtime scenery of blossoming flowers and lush trees.  Sitting on the platform in solitude, one may empty the mind and relax physically and mentally.   With the twists and turns of life, it is always a good idea to sing aloud and take them easy.  Whether sweet or bitter, favourable or otherwise, all things should be regarded as nothing more than a storm in a teacup.

The design of this plot was inspired by rural villages in the highland areas in northern Thailand, with “Joy in Nature” being the theme.  Inside the plot are the Thai-style architecture and a garden lavishly planted with dazzling flowers and trees, offering a fascinating contrast of profound beauty.  The garden is tranquil and appealing, where visitors can have a time of peace and relaxation.  It is as if we were in a paradise, seeing villagers enjoy banquets with laughter and sing folksongs to one another in praise of nature.  What a great happiness!

The design adheres to the principle of recycling.  For instance, the main stairway was built of felled trees upon processing and adorned by environmentally friendly materials, epitomising a green lifestyle.

The design of this garden is inspired by holiday resorts in Thailand.   Exquisitely laid out, it embodies the carefree and leisurely Southeast Asian lifestyle, creating an atmosphere of peaceful ease for visitors to relax mind and body.

Adorned with tropical plants, this unique garden features Thai-style building materials and furniture complemented with a charming stonewall.  With eyes closed, one listens to a lovely symphony of nature orchestrated by the murmuring flowing water and harmonious chirps of birds and insects.  A stay in the garden cleanses the mind, making us oblivious to the sweet and bitter realities of life.

Designed in the style of classical gardens in Jiangnan area, this garden plot features a unique layout rich in traditional elegance, stressing the need for a microcosmic perspective leading to a vast world of nature.  Small yet magnificent, the courtyard is flanked by the quatrefoil and vase-shape openings, which frame a glimpse of the scenic landscape beyond.  Listening to the flowing water makes visitors at the bridge feel at ease.  Several generations are living under the same roof, thanks to the serenity and seclusion offered by this courtyard. Also featuring here is a camphor tree, reminiscent of a father standing guard over his daughter awaiting nuptials.  On the day of the wedding, the whole family rejoices, in particular the father and the elders in the family who feel comforted by the happy marriage of their girl.

The design concept for this garden plot is inspired by traditional Chinese gardens.  With an exquisite layout, this garden is planted with an array of vegetation to create serene and calming spaces, highlighting the elegance of its owner.  This garden allows one to luxuriate in family gatherings on one hand while escaping from the hustle and bustle of the world.

Looking around the plot, one will be mesmerised by lush greenery and radiant blossoms.  The garden offers a scenic view of springtime beauty, where insects and birds chirp in harmony along a meandering walkway amid the gurgle of water.

Seeing this garden of poetic beauty, one will realise the importance of living in unison with nature and fostering a mind of calmness and ease.

Rich in distinguished Thai characteristics, this garden plot is exquisitely decorated with a tropical style, creating a tranquil and restful ambience.  Upon entrance, one can listen to the melodic trickle of flowing water in a gentle breeze, unwinding the body and purifying the soul.  Looking around this verdant garden, one will be elated and relieved of all worries, delighted by a myriad of colourful vegetation in riotous profusion.

With bird conservation as the theme, the design concept is derived from a Thai garden to provide birds with a sanctuary to nest and propagate.  The garden is rich in natural beauty, with a distinctive Thai ambience found in its every corner, making people realise the joy of connecting with nature.

Visitors will be glad to see all things thrive and flourish in unison in the garden.  Birds sing beautifully in celebration of infinite vitality, whereas lively and lovely Angelonia blooms, swaying gloriously in the morning breeze.  It is our hope that the charm of birdsong in the midst of exquisite floral fragrance will build the public’s awareness of bird conservation.

The design concept of this garden is inspired by traditional Chinese weddings full of bliss and happiness.

Planted in the garden are an array of trees and flowers conjuring up images of love and marriage, with willow symbolising long-lasting affections, acacia promising undying loyalty, peach blossom standing for good luck in love, osmanthus signifying sweet love, and lotus flowers and seeds conveying a wish for having male offsprings.  It is a Chinese custom to use such vegetation to send good wishes of eternal love and family happiness, and convey sincere blessings to loving couples.

Built in the style of the gardens across Suzhou and Hangzhou, this garden features wedding and festive adornments in creation of a joyful and blissful ambience.  Enjoying a scenic view of pavilions and flowing water, one can understand the importance of starting one’s own family and continuing a family line in the traditional Chinese culture.

The arrival of the Spring Festival heralds the start of yet another year.  Every household in the village is celebrating the festive occasion by hosting lion dances, praying for another bountiful year and peace of the family.

The design concept of the plot is inspired by the village’s traditional custom of hanging lanterns and displaying adornments in celebration of the Lunar New Year.  Flowers in bloom symbolise prosperity, while dancing lions plucking the greens spread joy to all, both creating an atmosphere of festivity.

Rustic and unpretentious, this garden values nature and strives for simplicity.  Living the city lifestyle for long periods may unsettle and upset people, making them stressed.  Taking a stroll here, one can escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and enjoy flowers in bloom and luxuriant trees.  Seeing such fresh lush vegetation and listening to the trickle of water between pebbles, visitors will have a peace of mind, oblivious to the ebb and flow of their fortunes.