27 May 2011
The Irish Sky Garden - Diarmuid GavinThe RHS Chelsea Flower show - It's the world's greatest flower show - and it's blooming lovely!
This annual frenzy of all things floral pops up in Chelsea every spring. The 11 acre sight is home to the many show gardens and for five days in May it attracts over 150,000 visitors.
We were amazed to see so many different styles of planting and new varieties of eye popping plants. Alliums stole the show and warthogs seemed very popular with the sculptors amongst the exhibitor's - strange! The images above and below show our 'pick of the crop'.
Amongst the independent exhibitors we found many gems! Quist was a real find. They produce beautiful bespoke works of outdoor art that use water as an added dynamic. Glass, metal and nature working together in perfect harmony. Another find was Natural Driftwood Sculptures, this Bournemouth based collective fashion gorgeous natural sculptures from flotsam and beach found natural resources. Finally, Hamish Mackie got best in (my) show with his visceral studies of big cats, wild boar and birds in flight.
A postcard from Wales - Kati Crome and Maggie Hughes
Detail from the Thailand Graden
The Chilstone Garden - Heather Appleton
The Daily Telegraph Garden - Clive West
A Monaco Garden - Sarah Eberle10 out of 10
