Lucky me
I attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week
It is always a mind-blowing event
that pushes the limits
I am always amazed by the creativity seen at this sold-out, five day show
that hosts 157,000 visitors over its 11 acres in London annually
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| by Birmingham City Council |
It is a competitive event
with designers and growers vying for awards such as
Best Show Garden, Plant Of The Year,
and other 'best in show' categories
You can see why it is the world's most famous flower show,
like a fashion catwalk in the garden world
Check this out...
Ever wonder what an orchid tree might look like?
If I remember correctly, water-filled test tubes were hand-tied onto branches
to hold each orchid stem
Magnificent!
Orchids were definitely popular this year
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| Big use of orchids by Pattaya City & Nong Nooch Pattaya Tropical Garden |
Loving this clever interpretation of Monet's
Bridge Over A Pond Of Water Lilies
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| Made of plant material by Inspired Impressions |
Larger installations were housed outside The Great Pavilion
Depending on category, exhibitors had
two to three weeks to set up to make it look perfect
(which must have been difficult in the heavy rain of late)
Isn't this 'Plant Explorers Garden' just delightful?
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| by Scottish Agriculture College |
I must admit I was smitten by the Artisan Retreat section
Wouldn't you love to blog from here?
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| by Orla Kiely |
A huge fan of all things Orla, I asked if she happened to be there
Sadly I missed her by a day
Look at this a scrumptious space
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| by VV Rouleaux |
And this one is so cheery and welcoming
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| by Kaffe Fassett |
The day was a feast for the eyes and creative soul
:)
- all photos by me -
Read last year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show post here
21 comments:
Ooh, Laura! What a treat for the senses - thankyou for sharing your day so generously with us. I will get there one day - we must make it a date! J x
Yes, make it a date!
Whoa! Such magnificent eye candy. Love the car and the orchid tree. Truly outstanding, creative work.
some of them are just so over the top aren't they? but I love the Orla Kiely one too (love her stuff!) and the one by the Scottish Agricultur College .
Wow they all look amazing, thanks for sharing for those who weren't fortunate enough to go! That would be a wonderful place to blog, what a shame you missed Orla by a day.
Sarah x
What a wonderful post - we have been watching the show each evening on TV and said that we really must go there next year. Amazing images - I especially loved the first one, of course Orla Kiely and the last hot pink summerhouse.
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Thanks for sharing this. I wish I was there this year too.
Oh wow, I've always wanted to go ! I used to actually work in the Pimlico Road in my early 20's (a long time ago) and watch everyone walking down the road (it was en route from Victoria Station to the flower show). I felt envious even then, even though I knew nothing about plants.
Thank you so much for sharing these pictures.
Fantastic photos Laura! I went along this week as well..third time lucky for me. :)
Jeanne xx
Oh wow, how amazing! I'd love to see it one day. It all looks so incredible. I'd love to spend some time in the artist retreats :)
Wow! Thank you, Laura! I especially like Kaffe Fassett's space!
How wonderful I justed loved each one of your photos. Glad you had a great day.
Oh how beautiful, I too would love to attend one day. So creative and colourful, most of our Garden Show entrants aren't doing pretty things anymore, its a shame.
Lovely to see you this week Laura. Looks like you had a wonderful time at Chelsea too :-).
Oh I'm green with envy! I love Chelsea, and it's one of the main things I miss about living in London! But the tv coverage is almost making up for it ;-)
So much beauty in one place.
Fondly,
Glenda
These are wonderful! So gorgeous! Have a beautiful week ahead, Kellie xx
wow! its all so lovely and colourful!! the orchid tree is beautiful x
Well you certainly are enjoying living in the UK :)) Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day or should I say week I am a shocking blogger (tee hee) Love the flower show what great eye candy all so gorgeous funny the first picture of Birmingham city council was shown I was born there well in a little town called Bearwood many many moons ago!!
Amazing!
I'm so jealous that you got to go! (I was at home in Michigan during the flower show) Such great pictures!
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