Monday, May 30, 2005
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea flower show has been on our to do list for a couple of years. Whilst living in New Zealand until recently, we have watched the BBC coverage enviably from a large distance. This year however, we bought tickets as soon as they came available. Chelsea sells out fast.
A rich variety of horticultural inspiration, Chelsea has something for everyone. Ranging from wildy expensive show gardens to the more modest city gardens, no matter what your gardening taste and budget a day at Chelsea is an opportunity to discover the latest trends or enjoy some old favourites.
The Cancer Research UK Garden
Merrill Lynch Garden
Dairmuid Gavin Garden
He always seems to generate controversy at Chelsea. I felt his garden was more about this than horticulture. Very bland and more talked up than actually good. He can talk the talk but this garden didn't impress me.
Giles Landscapes Wildlife Trust Garden
I loved this garden, especially the way it was aimed at attracting bees and wildlife. The environmentally friendly building was also noteworthy for its' green roof.
Charlie Dymock escapes the 29degrees sunshine. The BBC celebrities were floating around all day, it was fun trying to spot them all.
A rich variety of horticultural inspiration, Chelsea has something for everyone. Ranging from wildy expensive show gardens to the more modest city gardens, no matter what your gardening taste and budget a day at Chelsea is an opportunity to discover the latest trends or enjoy some old favourites.
The Cancer Research UK Garden
Merrill Lynch Garden
Dairmuid Gavin Garden
He always seems to generate controversy at Chelsea. I felt his garden was more about this than horticulture. Very bland and more talked up than actually good. He can talk the talk but this garden didn't impress me.
Giles Landscapes Wildlife Trust Garden
I loved this garden, especially the way it was aimed at attracting bees and wildlife. The environmentally friendly building was also noteworthy for its' green roof.
Charlie Dymock escapes the 29degrees sunshine. The BBC celebrities were floating around all day, it was fun trying to spot them all.
# posted by Paul Johnson @ 1:37 PM 
