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Meet Andrew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After moving into the property, Andrew soon realised that Jill\u2019s artistic ambitions for the garden were not just passing ideas \u2014 they were very real. His early vision of relaxing with a good movie and a glass of Chardonnay quickly disappeared, replaced by wheelbarrows, retaining walls and long project lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The phrase \u201cYou want what?\u201d<\/em> has been heard echoing across the pond on many occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After years working in sales and senior management, Andrew found himself retraining in manual labour \u2014 building retaining walls, shaping gardens and constructing walkways under the careful direction (and supervision) of the artist, Jill. The results have sometimes been impressive, sometimes experimental, and occasionally required rebuilding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most significant delay came when Andrew managed to fall into the pond and break his leg \u2014 proof that even the best projects come with the occasional setback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that the pond is almost complete, Andrew has stepped back from heavy construction and moved on to quieter, more creative pursuits, some of which you can see here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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