La viuda de George Harrison creó el lunes un jardín especial en memoria del ex Beatle durante la exposición de flores de Chelsea y sintió que el acto de amor la acercó a su fallecido esposo."Realmente no puedo pensar en algo más alegre que hacer para George y sé que él aprobaría," señaló Olivia Harrison mientras caminaba a pies descalzos por el jardín arreglando los detalles del tributo floral.
"Me siento más cerca de él en el jardín," dijo a Reuters durante la exhibición floral más conocida en el mundo, evento en el que Harrison participaba anualmente. El músico murió en el 2001 a causa de cáncer de pulmón.
"El fue un jardinero apasionado," dijo Harrison de su esposo, quien adoraba observar los terrenos de la exposición, tomando nota de las plantas que le interesaban.
Su lugar de juegos horticulturales fue la casa de campo de la pareja, de un estilo victoriano neogótico, cerca de Henley, en el sur de Inglaterra.
El cantautor era un aficionado del diseño de paisajes y la familia lo apodó 'Capability George' por el famoso diseñador Lancelot "Capability" Brown.
El jardín de Chelsea fue creado en conjunto con la amiga de la familia y diseñadora de jardines Yvnone Innes, ganadora de la medalla de oro en Chelsea y esposa del músico Neil Innes. La obra es auspiciada por la fundación Material World Charitable Foundation de Harrison.
"Espero que sea un reflejo de su espiritualidad," dijo la viuda de Harrison sobre el jardín, que será inaugurado por el compañero del ex Beatle Ringo Starr, en las lujosas dependencias de la exposición en las orillas del río Támesis.
El guitarrista del grupo de pop más conocido en el mundo siempre sintió paz cuando realizaba la jardinería y dedicó su autobiografía "I Me Mine" a 'Todos los jardineros en toda partes'.
Las letras de las canciones de Harrison forman parte de la creación floral "Life to Life."
Por Paul Majendie
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Flower show regulars: the couple at Chelsea with bandmate Ringo Starr and his wife Barbara Bach
Ringo was delivered to the showground in George Harrison’s red Mini, driven by Damon Hill. The Garden From Life to Life, A Garden for George is a tribute to the life of George Harrison.
Ringo, a keen gardener, spent the day at the show, admiring the gardens. “For me Chelsea means a great day out. It’s exciting to see all the plants and gardens. I’ve just arrived, but the first two gardens I’ve seen so far have been very exciting. The George Harrison garden, of course, but also the Chinese garden. It’s so incredible that they let them dig that deep, they are half way to China!”
Interview by Jean VernonRingo, a keen gardener, spent the day at the show, admiring the gardens. “For me Chelsea means a great day out. It’s exciting to see all the plants and gardens. I’ve just arrived, but the first two gardens I’ve seen so far have been very exciting. The George Harrison garden, of course, but also the Chinese garden. It’s so incredible that they let them dig that deep, they are half way to China!”
Fuente: www.rhs.org.uk
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Queen admires garden for ex-Beatlepa.press.net
George Harrison's widow Olivia has met the Queen at the Chelsea Flower Show as the monarch admired a garden in memory of the late Beatle.
The Queen spent several minutes chatting with Mrs Harrison and designer Yvonne Innes who created the garden - which tells a story of the musician's life and is called From Life To Life, A Garden for George.
Mrs Harrison, who was meeting the Queen for the first time, said: "I think she thought the idea of a narrative garden was interesting. Each level for me is a huge story.
"It was nice of her to visit. I really feel honoured, truly honoured."
Mrs Innes said she had explained that the garden was split into different levels depicting Harrison's childhood, the Sixties era and his later years, as well as the afterlife.
The Queen, dressed in a lavender lightweight wool coat by Stewart Parvin, carried a bouquet of pink and white Princess Elizabeth sweet peas and lily of the valley as she toured the garden.
A host of royals explored the site ahead of the official opening on Tuesday.
The Queen spent several minutes chatting with Mrs Harrison and designer Yvonne Innes who created the garden - which tells a story of the musician's life and is called From Life To Life, A Garden for George.
Mrs Harrison, who was meeting the Queen for the first time, said: "I think she thought the idea of a narrative garden was interesting. Each level for me is a huge story.
"It was nice of her to visit. I really feel honoured, truly honoured."
Mrs Innes said she had explained that the garden was split into different levels depicting Harrison's childhood, the Sixties era and his later years, as well as the afterlife.
The Queen, dressed in a lavender lightweight wool coat by Stewart Parvin, carried a bouquet of pink and white Princess Elizabeth sweet peas and lily of the valley as she toured the garden.
A host of royals explored the site ahead of the official opening on Tuesday.
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