Chris Prebble

Chris's love affair with plants began in Christchurch with parents who keenly gardened their quarter acre section.

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In her first job she worked as an artist and scientific illustrator for the Horticulture Department at Lincoln University, followed by many years as a designer and Art director for the Public sector in Wellington. 

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In 2011, she decided to combine her design flair and plant knowledge with landscape construction enabling her to move into a career which would take her out of the office and into the garden.

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Chris has studied Botany (BSc), Art History (GradDipArts) and Landscaping (Certificate in Landscape Construction (Merit)). 

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International Design Awards:

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2018    GOLD. NZ Flower and Garden Show 
"A Pollinator's Paradise", 10m x10m display garden jointly designed, installed and planted with Katrina Christison. (Magazine article link)

 

2014    GOLD.  Chelsea Flower Show, London

The “White garden” and the “Bee garden”

Planting designer for Hilliers Nursery. 

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2013    GOLD and SUPREME awards. Ellerslie International Flower Show, "Auckland City of Sails", 3m x 6m display garden jointly designed with Rachael Matthews. ​​​

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Best of HOUZZ Awards: 2019, 2020, 2021

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