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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Hello flower friends! me with the lilies.
Orchid Society of Great Britian .....
Impressive lupins.....
Orchids
Bromeliads
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A gold medal was awarded to the Bromeliad stand
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Alpine display...
Australian show garden....... Gold medal winner
The colours, textures, plants and materials of Australia are the highlights of this garden.
Designed to give visitors a taste of Australia from the beach to the bush.
A wall of Western Australia sandstone was constructed from 3500 individual pieces.
Chrysanths all shapes and sizes......
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The sky at night garden...
Lovely textures here!
Moss covered doors and walls, Urban garden section...
another view...
I liked this urban rooftop garden, beautiful planting and attention to detail.
Show garden, ...Elevations
The elevated walkway was set above the planting and water........
Lovely palm trees......
The Oceanico Garden........... Designed by Diarmuid Gavin , thats him in the blue shirt having a glass of wine or a cup of coffee!
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!
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.
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!
The Lloyds TSB garden...
Oh, man, I'd like to be in there doing some diggin!
Hi candee, glad you are enjoying the tour!
BTW, I am blushing .......LoL!
What a treat this is for all of us to see! Thanks so much........
This structure was inspired by a Venus fly trap!
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
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...
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.
close up of the water lilies.
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..
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.
Oh here's Andy Sturgeon (the designer) for the cancer research garden.
We spotted a few famous designers at the show!
Back in the Great Pavillion ......
South Africa display....
Colourful bulbs..
