Weird World

This man sent his ‘urban garden’ to the RHS and their reply was blooming marvellous

Oonagh Keating. Updated May 14th, 2018

Cartoonist, Rob Dicken, doesn’t have a massive garden, but when he made the most of his window boxes, he thought they might be a contender for the Royal Horticultural Society’s Urban Garden Show.

This is his urban garden.

And the email he sent to the Royal Horticultural Society.

“Hi. I would be really interested to know how I can apply for my urban garden design to be entered into this years RHS garden show.

In these times of austerity I think it’s important to acknowledge making use of limited outdoor space in urban areas on a tight budget.

Behold, and bow to my awesomeness and witness the beauty of a £5 (reduced as it was slightly soiled…no pun intended) AstroTurf doormat I cut into strips and placed in my window boxes.

As you can see from the pictures it is perfect for inner city living. I’m making good use of the beer garden and smoking area already. I look forward to your enthusiastic response and offers of a prime slot at your wonderful event.

“Yours expectantly, Rob Dicken.”

And guess what? This happened.

“Hi Rob, Thank you for your submission. We were all fascinated to see what you’ve done with such little space and resource.

We totally see how this would be excellent for young professionals who can’t afford anything, ever.

I’ve put your name down for Chelsea 2019 and we will be in touch. In the meantime, we hope you’ve enjoyed the bank holiday sunshine in your beer garden.

Kind regards, Daisy.

P.S. this made our day. Well done.”

He may have a future as Charlie Dimmock’s sidekick.

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