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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
8:01 PM Post #4990095
| Join me in a stroll around Chelsea Flower show 2008.
The show was a fabulous day out, with so much to try and see in one day!
The Delphinium display in the Great Pavillion, underplanted with Begonias.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
8:06 PM Post #4990119
| Hello flower friends! me with the lilies. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
8:38 PM Post #4990240
| Orchid Society of Great Britian ... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
8:46 PM Post #4990267
| Impressive lupins... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
8:50 PM Post #4990284
| Orchids 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
8:59 PM Post #4990357
| Bromeliads
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
9:03 PM Post #4990383
| A gold medal was awarded to the Bromeliad stand
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
9:09 PM Post #4990433
| Alpine display... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
9:16 PM Post #4990466
| Australian show garden... Gold medal winner 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
9:21 PM Post #4990499
| The colours, textures, plants and materials of Australia are the highlights of this garden. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
9:25 PM Post #4990516
| Designed to give visitors a taste of Australia from the beach to the bush. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
9:30 PM Post #4990544
| A wall of Western Australia sandstone was constructed from 3500 individual pieces.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 22, 2008
9:52 PM Post #4990637
| Chrysanths all shapes and sizes...
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
12:18 PM Post #4993058
| The sky at night garden... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
12:20 PM Post #4993068
| Lovely textures here! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
12:26 PM Post #4993092
| Moss covered doors and walls, Urban garden section... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
12:30 PM Post #4993110
| another view... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
12:34 PM Post #4993122
| I liked this urban rooftop garden, beautiful planting and attention to detail. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
12:40 PM Post #4993140
| Show garden, ...Elevations 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
12:43 PM Post #4993156
| The elevated walkway was set above the planting and water... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
12:47 PM Post #4993172
| Lovely palm trees... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
12:53 PM Post #4993199
| The Oceanico Garden... Designed by Diarmuid Gavin , thats him in the blue shirt having a glass of wine or a cup of coffee! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
12:58 PM Post #4993215
| This garden is a city courtyard that invites visitors to stop by for a cup of coffee, glass of wine or a light lunch.
A bit like our very own flowerpot cafe!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
1:05 PM Post #4993241
| Giant white daisies made in metal and mesh tower above the foliage. A forest of lollipop trees creates the backdrop.
The mass planting was shades of green.
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 23, 2008
1:10 PM Post #4993258
| All impressive from the flowers to the folks. I really could sit by the water in that Aussie setting, it is so inviting. Must say my favorite is the rooftop, it is so secluded and warm colors with all that mossy green and the glass top table.
I must also say how impressed I am that all the visitors were so well dressed - we don't always see that in the US at such events.
BTW, you are lovely as the lilies, now don't start blushing we won't be able to distinguish you with those lovely reddish locks! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
1:11 PM Post #4993259
| The Lloyds TSB garden... 
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 23, 2008
1:15 PM Post #4993278
| Oh, man, I'd like to be in there doing some diggin! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
1:16 PM Post #4993284
| Hi candee, glad you are enjoying the tour!
BTW, I am blushing ...LoL!
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gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
May 23, 2008
1:18 PM Post #4993291
| What a treat this is for all of us to see! Thanks so much... |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
1:20 PM Post #4993307
| This structure was inspired by a Venus fly trap!
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morganc
Austin, TX
(Zone 8b)
May 23, 2008
1:23 PM Post #4993320
| Interesting water feature on that last pic.
Thank you for sharing all the lovely, happy plants and flowers. They are just beautiful...like you!
:-)
Pam |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
1:28 PM Post #4993338
| Hi gessiegail! Nice you popped in for a look, I'm happy to share the day with everyone!
It was very crowded and we spent alot of time waiting our turn to get to the front to take pics.
I did like this falling water feature...
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
1:43 PM Post #4993395
| OMGoodness! Thank you Pam.
The Daily Telegraph Garden ... This garden is intended simply to provide an atmosphere of peace and relaxation.
The inspiration for this garden is the purity of design found in a Japanese garden , which is combined with an English planting tradition to create a harmonious, visually stimulating space. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
1:51 PM Post #4993425
| close up of the water lilies. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
2:02 PM Post #4993592
| The Cancer Resaearch UK Garden... designed by Andy Sturgeon. A 'thought wall' sculpture, inspired by a 1960's
Mary Quant dress, provides a dramatic backdrop to the garden..
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
2:23 PM Post #4993676
| The tree ferns were magnificent in this contemporary woodland design. The garden features elements from different eras, from prehistoric plants to contemporary bulding materials. The journey from the old to the new reflects the progressive research that is constantly undertaken by Cancer research UK. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
2:31 PM Post #4993713
| Oh here's Andy Sturgeon (the designer) for the cancer research garden.
We spotted a few famous designers at the show!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
4:36 PM Post #4994101
| Back in the Great Pavillion ... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
4:40 PM Post #4994112
| South Africa display... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
4:43 PM Post #4994125
| Colourful bulbs.. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
4:48 PM Post #4994144
| Alliums and foxtail lily, this was beautifully displayed... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
4:52 PM Post #4994164
| Jamaica display...
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
4:58 PM Post #4994185
| Grenada... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
5:02 PM Post #4994200
| Queen Elizabeth ll Botanic Park, Cayman Islands... Beautiful, so exotic! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
5:05 PM Post #4994208
| Oops, forgot the picture!... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
5:12 PM Post #4994230
| I think this is Trinidad and Tobago... ,. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
5:15 PM Post #4994239
| close up.. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
5:19 PM Post #4994250
| Exotic ginger flowers, stunning! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
5:23 PM Post #4994268
| Cayman Islands... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
5:27 PM Post #4994284
| David Austin roses, what perfume! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
5:31 PM Post #4994304
| The photo doesn't show how gorgeous the roses were! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
5:38 PM Post #4994336
| In the floral design marquee, a display from floral designer Jane Packer 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
5:40 PM Post #4994345
| Fashion and flowers 
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robcorreia
San Diego, CA
(Zone 10b)
May 23, 2008
6:02 PM Post #4994435
| You are sooo lucky! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
6:06 PM Post #4994456
| Back outside to the show gardens...
The Largest Room in the house... A garden of respectful remembrance commemorating the 90th anniversary of the end of the first world war.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
6:13 PM Post #4994496
| Thank you robcorreia. I know I am lucky to have the opportunity to go to the show!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
6:17 PM Post #4994511
| The Bupa garden... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
6:22 PM Post #4994530
| Sensory garden for elderly residents at a care home... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
May 23, 2008
6:32 PM Post #4994574
| After the show the garden will be relocated to a Bupa care home.
This one was one of my favourites!
Thats all for today folks!
I am going on holiday for a week and have tried to show all the photos from the show before I go, but there is more and I have run out of time! so... See you with the rest of the pics when I get back!
Terri
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gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
May 24, 2008
6:53 PM Post #4998485
| What I wouldn't give to just once in my lifetime see this particular 'best' show of flowers anywhere!
We welcome you back...with more photos (LOL) |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
May 25, 2008
8:44 AM Post #5000239
| Thanks so much for the pictures Terri! I wanna see you there next year! Have a great holiday. . .looking forward to more pics. |
starlight1153
Seale, AL
(Zone 8b)
May 26, 2008
10:47 AM Post #5004811
| Wow!!!!! Sitting here speechless. The pic are totally awesome. The best bloom in the bunch is you though. Nice to see ya in person. Your a very lovely young woman. I sure appreciate that you took so many pics and are sharign them will all of us.
So glad ya got an opportunity to go. Lots of inspiration there for us. Sure wish my yard looked like alot of them. Ahhhhh good thing we can have dreams. : ) |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 26, 2008
7:35 PM Post #5007132
| Panting over all the color and the arrangements we could make from all of the above, you did a marvelous job Terri of capturing the show. Thanks for sharing with us. Have a great holiday and see you soon. |
jtwig
Davis, CA
(Zone 9b)
May 27, 2008
1:13 AM Post #5008615
| Oh my goodness. These are so beautiful. Thank you for presenting all of these photos!!! |
haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
May 27, 2008
7:26 AM Post #5009001
| You certainly got a lot of folks attention with the show photos Terri. Welcome to all newbies to this thread, hope to stay and join in on our arrangements and friendship.
Candee |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
4:27 PM Post #5058860
| Hi everyone,
Thanks for the compliments! Glad you are enjoying the pictures from the show.
On my return from Liverpool...The next garden was designed for George Harrison of the Beatles.
It's called From Life to Life, A garden for George
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
4:30 PM Post #5058877
| A mosaic path runs through the garden. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
4:34 PM Post #5058896
| Part of the psychedelic 1960s planting area.. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
4:39 PM Post #5058912
| A water feature with George under his umbrella! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
4:43 PM Post #5058928
| another view... nice planting. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
4:49 PM Post #5058948
| This was one of the most colouful gardens at the show.. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
4:56 PM Post #5058974
| The Cadogan Garden.
A garden in dapple shade with water canals.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
4:59 PM Post #5058993
| There were quite a few 'all green' gardens this year. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
5:04 PM Post #5059020
| The Laurent-Perrier Garden... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
5:08 PM Post #5059041
| This was awarded a gold and 'best in show' 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
5:25 PM Post #5059134
| The only flowers in the garden were white... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
5:33 PM Post #5059179
| The QVC garden... more water! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
5:36 PM Post #5059193
| meadow style planting... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
5:40 PM Post #5059214
| Reflective water and fresh naturalistic planting... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
5:44 PM Post #5059225
| Another green garden with water!... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
6:07 PM Post #5059335
| Back in the Pavillion looking for some colour!.. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
6:10 PM Post #5059344
| Beautiful bottle brush... 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 5, 2008
6:18 PM Post #5059388
| A brick wall used as part of the Clematis exhibit. 
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haighr
Hagerstown, MD
(Zone 6a)
June 10, 2008
7:30 AM Post #5081398
| I really like the reflective water and natural area. The rest are lovely and lush, but a few are way to formal for my taste, they just look too perfect and I don't do "perfect" well LOL!
One of these days, I would love to see this show in person, but until then thanks for sharing all the wonderful displays. They do give one some great ideas. |
soilsandup
Sacramento, CA
(Zone 9a)
June 10, 2008
3:28 PM Post #5083500
| Hi Terri - I just got back from a two-week vacation and am getting caught up on all the lovely photos you have posted. Wow - did you really get all that in in ONE day???? Is that a yearly event? Will have to make that a vacation destination real soon. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 13, 2008
3:55 PM Post #5099368
| Thanks Candee and soilsandup! Yes it is a yearly event, the first day the Queen has a look around! a couple of days are RHS members only and the rest of the week it is open to the public. The plants are for sale on the last day of the show, Saturday at 4pm, they ring a bell!
I was only there for the day, so I didn't see everything. It is well worth a visit if ever you find yourself in this part of the world.
Another show garden ... Summer Solstice
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tabasco
Cincinnati (Anderson, OH
(Zone 6a)
June 15, 2008
10:20 AM Post #5106955
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Beautiful photos of another fabulous RHS Chelsea, terriculture! Thanks for sharing your day at the show! I wish I could have made it over the pond for a visit too! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
June 15, 2008
11:32 AM Post #5107274
| Thank you Tabasco! Glad you enjoyed the pictures. It would be great to have one of those DG meetings over here one day!!
Soilsandup, I forgot to say I had a half day ticket, 3.30-8pm. It's MUCH cheaper, Lol!
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tabasco
Cincinnati (Anderson, OH
(Zone 6a)
June 27, 2008
4:50 AM Post #5166780
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Yes, I would like that!! |
ReefdiverTed
Chandler, AZ
July 18, 2008
5:29 AM Post #5278314
| WOW factor of 10 !! Now I'm googling to see when the next flower show is in my area is.
INCREDIBLE !!!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
July 21, 2008
8:20 PM Post #5298664
| Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it ReefdiverTed. |
