Experience the Chelsea Flower Show

Freddye did a great job photographing this 11 acre event.

Master gardener Freddye Kelly went to London in May for the annual (five day) Chelsea Flower Show and competition. This year's theme is World War I since it has been 100 years this year. These are not just pretty flowers--they have a purpose. There was a ten foot tall mural of Nelson Mandela made of flowers. Flower dresses worn by models. Arrangements to make you see the world in a different way. A pottery shed abandoned by a soldier as he went to war. These are showcases for artists/designers worldwide.

There are three major parts of the show: show gardens, artisan gardens, and fresh gardens. A history of the show is attached. Freddye's favorites are the iris and the peony. There are so many varieties from all over the world that even Freddye did not recognize half of the flowers.

Visit the Chelsea Flower Show website for more information: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show​


Also check out The History of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show by the Royal Horticultural Society.