"My Most Favourite Garden Plot" Voting Station

Welcome to the Dwarves’ Garden!

Here is the garden full of vibrancy, with fragrant spring flowers vying for attention and vegetation and trees exquisitely planted, allowing one to immerse oneself in breathtaking beauty.  Stroll along the winding path and listen to the gurgling water, birdsong and insects’ buzz as butterflies flutter around.  The lively atmosphere brims with the joy of nature, which brings great delight to visitors.

There is no better place than the garden to take a leisurely walk to blend in with nature, relax oneself and enjoy the serene moment.

Inspired by Impressionist painting, this plot is designed on the basis of French manors and decorated with Japanese features, having regard to the aesthetic principles concerning use of light and colours, thereby perfectly blending the charms of nature with the splendid of French gardens.  With the water reflections, the vegetation throughout this plot look gorgeously colourful, reminiscent of a painter’s palette.  Butterflies and bees flutter gracefully through the blossoms amid vibrancy, conveying the best wishes of Mother Nature to all living things.

In one fine morning, lush trees are swaying amid green vegetation, offering a refreshing delight for visitors.  Deep in the woods stands a cabin, a world unto itself.  Close friends spend a great night chatting with each other and star-gazing by campfire.  A waterfall cascades down, as birds sing and insects buzz.  Here comes a symphony of nature, which inspires a sense of detachment from worldly concerns.  In such a haven, one will embrace the present moment and have an epiphany about the greatness of living with nature as one.

Designed in western style, this plot has the theme of the rustic joy, telling the story of the garden owner who misses his hometown so much that he retires to return home with his wife.  The couple feast their eyes on the beauty of the seasons, as well as magnificent mountains and prominent rivers, all along their road trip in a camper van.  They eventually set foot in such a worldly paradise brimming with vibrant cosmos amid dense woods, where they can let go of troubles and worries by seeing floral seas and listening to a symphony of nature.

This plot features a camper van resembling a log cabin  with wooden fences, filled with various vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees.  Adorned with a water feature reminiscent of a stream, rocks and wooden furniture, this plot creates a tranquil ambience.  All adornments used here are made of discarded and natural materials in line with the principle of going green.

The garden is themed “Joyful Wanderlust”, celebrating our yearning for freedom and a leisurely lifestyle, where one can embrace nature and spend time with family and friends on spring outings.  Majestic landscapes abound along the journey, offering carefree charms.  Given lush greenery and vibrant blossoms, why not park by the lake and set up a camp table?  Enjoy a feast of fabulous food by the table.  Taking a look at the distant towering peaks and shimmering lake, one will feel great happiness and joy, as all the troubles and worries seem so far away.

Inspired by a treasure hunt, the design of this plot features tropical flowers and plants brimming with dazzling colours, presenting a great Caribbean charm for one to take a mental trip from far afield.

At the heart of this plot is a flowing water feature designed with the theme of a treasure trove, reminiscent of the famous Cheung Po Tsai Cave on Cheung Chau Island and its legendary stash.  Treasure chests are scattered around with a floral sea, symbolising the endless opportunities and boundless potential of Hong Kong.  The unique open entrance is highly inviting to convey the message that “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

This plot is adorned with recycled zinc panels and discarded woods in line with the principle of going green, showcasing the style of green architecture.

Reading under shade of trees, Alice starts her journey with Enggie Pup and Artti Kitty to the Wonderland out of coincidence.  Passing through the arched doorway of a plant wall, the trio are mesmerised by the beauty of vibrant blooms and lush greenery.  While crossing a wooden bridge over a running brook, they are greeted by the verdant meadows and fragrant flowers in full bloom.  Looking up, they are deeply impressed by a unique mushroom house in vivid colours.  Despite the weirdness of the place, Alice embraces challenges and explores the hidden wonders.

This European-style garden is filled with gorgeous seasonal flowers, bringing boundless hope and delight to visitors.  Passing the trellis arch, one will be greeted by the vegetations and garden buildings, complementary to each other to create incredible line aesthetic effects.  Such a tranquil environment allows one to instantly get rid of worries.  A cobbled path flanked by vibrant blooms is elegantly embellished with European-style adornments, while a seating swing by a flowing water fountain adds a touch of liveliness to the garden.  Inside stands an exquisitely built glass domed pavilion, which casts dazzling lighting as darkness falls.  One will be left spellbound by such a fantastic atmosphere against the blossoming backdrop.

The design of this plot draws inspiration from the expansive and magnificent landscapes in primordial times.  Taking a stroll along the sandy path flanked by such adornments as oyster shells and seashells, one can realise the importance of environmental and ecological protection.

One will be greeted by a cascading waterfall, lush vegetation and vibrant blooms.  Cosmos blossoms between rock crevices, a testimony to its resilience and boundless vitality, which, as if by magic, awaken dinosaurs from their hundred million years of slumber.  Seeing such a scenic view in serenity is like hurling oneself into the time tunnel, through which one can revel in the splendor of the primordial world and marvel at the wonders of nature.

Inspired by gardens of the residences of prominent families in the Jiangnan region, the design of this plot adopts natural elements including rockeries and water features, and installs adornments such as a stone bridge, stone sculptures, a stone table and an archway, adding to the great garden landscaping.  The layout of this plot is devised with reference to the principle of yin-yang harmony for auspiciousness, luck, wealth and longevity.

Thanks to myriads of lush flowers and trees with complementary colour tones, this plot showcases the beauty of harmony in nature.  Such greenery has varying flowering periods, which make one marvel at the wonders of the seasons.

Flanked by a Thai hut and an exquisitely decorated gazebo, this plot is adorned by luminaires and plants with strong associations to Thailand, exuding a tropical charm.  In the front of the gazebo lies a cascade, with water flowing into a water channel.  A traditional Thai longtail boat brimming with flowers and fruits is moored by the hut, reminiscent of a vibrant floating market.

Looking at the other side of the water channel, one will be greeted by a Thai-style boardwalk through a dazzling vista of cosmos, appealing enough to take a stroll.  Complementary to the garden landscaping, the radiant cosmos perfectly combine the Thai ambience with the beauty of nature.

Hidden in the tropical rainforest of Xishuangbanna is a Dai bamboo house which seamlessly blends its plot with the vibrancy in nature.  This plot is extensively planted with flowers such as the theme flower cosmos, plum blossoms, osmanthus and chrysanthemums, all swaying gracefully in the breeze.  The vegetations planted also include tropical plants and ferns which all look distinctively different from one another, creating an exotic ambience of the rainforests in southwestern China.  Renowned for peacocks, Xishuangbanna is a lovely place to spot them leisurely strolling in lush greenery, adding to an air of vitality.  Flowers of life are blooming deep in rainforests to perform a symphony of harmonious co-existence.  There is no better time for visitors to see the beauty of nature and to hear the Creator’s whispers.

Designed in the rich style of a traditional Japanese courtyard, this plot, themed “When Happiness Blooms”, features a tea pavilion, adornments such as rockeries, and lush cosmos symbolising life and vibrancy.  The spiritual essence of nature adds to the magnificence of such a landscaping.  Enjoying a leisurely stroll in this plot, one will be left spellbound by the sweet fragrance of flowers.

The design of this plot is inspired by gardens in northern Thailand, with “The Blissful Valley” being the theme.  Setting foot in this plot, one will be greeted by lush greenery that creates an elegantly tranquil atmosphere where all distress and troubles seem so far away, highlighting a carefree lifestyle.

We implement the idea of going green in designing this plot by adopting recyclable materials, with the meditation platform and seat pads both made of felled trees upon processing and adorned by environmentally friendly materials.  Such a design epitomises the traditional thought of merging nature with everyday living.

Vibrant blooms in spring days evoke nostalgia.  The design of this plot is inspired by the resettlement estates of Hong Kong in the past.  Filled with the common plants in those old days and adorned with the riotously coloured cosmos, the theme flower of this year’s Flower Show, this plot vividly tells the Hong Kong stories which remind us of the joyful gatherings with friends and happy carefree childhood long gone.  There is always a memory of laughter and happiness.  Built of green materials, this plot creates a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of those cherished days.

Through the moon gate a scenic view unfolds,
Inviting visitors to explore and extol.
Vibrant blooms herald a splendid spring,
Amidst the warbling of orioles that cleanses the soul.

Under a starless, moonlit sky, a meandering brook murmurs amid a spring breeze and strong fragrance from flowers.  Taking a stroll along the corridor, one can hear the serene notes of the pipa which can soothe hearts.  What a leisurely charm to enjoy the sweet blooms under the moon!

Adopting the classical style of Suzhou and Hangzhou gardens, this plot features a moon-shaped archway that leads to corridors, pavilions, and terraces.  The moon gate, alongside such main decorative features as floral-patterned windows and openwork screens, conveys the completeness and fullness of life, highlighting the inheritance of the Chinese culture.

To go green, we build the garden by using eco-‍friendly materials whenever possible.  Incorporated into its design as a feature is the miniature ecosystem of a small bridge over flowing water, where plants absorb urban carbon emissions, in a bid to help achieve our goal of greening urban areas.

Inspired by traditional Thai gardens, the design of this plot features a minimalist layout to exude the leisurely charm of Southeast Asia that creates a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere.

This plot adopts Thai architectural elements, adorned by tropical flowers and traditional decorations, with the pleasant gurgling water cleansing the mind and soul.  Listening with eyes closed, one can sit in a manner, reminiscent of being lost in thought about Thailand’s Buddhist culture, where all distress and troubles seem so far away.

The design of this plot adopts green principles by adhering to the idea of learning from nature.  Thanks to ingenuity, fallen trees are preserved to create a garden full of traditional charm.  Its main structure is an antique pavilion, with green bamboos and cosmos throughout this plot.  An innovative approach is utilised to inject the Chinese elements into horticultural landscaping, in a bid to promote the idea of going green and the reflection of the ways in which humans co-exist and thrive with nature.