Between Grace, Sybil, Jennifer and Beth, not only have beds been built and planted, but turf has been donated and laid to create a perfect green lawn, boxwood balls edge the grass, and hydrangeas given to them by Linda McLellan, one of their most important patrons, spill their blue flowers over the edges. Inside, the dining room table is crammed with vases stuffed full of peonies, waiting to be moved onto the hired tables as soon as they arrive. The garden at Harmont House looks beautiful. The chef is busy setting up his demo area outside and Sybil is putting the finishing touches to the garden. Inside, the kitchen is covered with aluminium trays and baking sheets, carefully wrapped in cling film, filled with delicious food created by Grace. ‘Where is Wondergirl?’ Sybil calls. ‘Shouldn’t all the hired equipment be here by now? I thought they normally drop off the day before. We’ve only got two hours to go and I’m in a panic. How are we going to set the tables?’ Grace admits this is pushing it, but Beth has assured her everything will be fine.
