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Chief gardeners Ruth and Earl |
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The garden was designed with as many features and plants of an oasis as
possible |
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Paper, wire and papier mache were used to create this dragonfly |
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The dragonfly was one of several insects found in the garden |
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Debbie and Bill working on the planting |
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The garden included a model of a falaj |
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A giant weevil on one of the date palms |
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A dragonfly watching the oasis from atop a hedge |
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Another view of the weevil on the date palm |
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The giant insects were so popular children asked where to buy them |
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Fiona with the hut under construction< |
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The hut doorway illuminated at night |
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General view of garden with 'key' for visitors |
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Another general view of the finished project |
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Each day a team of volunteers were on site to replace plants and water
the exhibit |
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Volunteers working during the construction phase |
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Dozens of ENHG members participated in the project, part of the Flower
Festival |
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A giant insect atop the stone wall constructed by the group |
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Fiona carrying water as Ruth continues the planting |
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The well filled with blue flowers to represent water |