Grey Granite and Dr. Anne visited the 99 th Chelsea Flower Show, this year they departed from custom and travelled up to London the day prior to Members' Day at the show. This gave them the benefits of a relaxing evening at the excellent Pestana Chelsea Bridge Hotel and the prospect of a full day at the show. The weather was extraordinary, the temperature reaching 26c during the afternoon. Mindful of the need to maintain good levels of hydration, Grey Granite and Dr Anne took time out from their horticultural quests to relax by the bandstand with a delicious jug of refreshing Pimms.
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| The Pestana Hotel is part of the prestigious Chelsea Bridge Wharf development. |
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| The Queen's diamond jubilee being almost upon us, the show had a distinctly regal theme. |
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| The quality and range of exhibits in the Great Pavilion was extraordinary, ranging from the pastel opulence of Evison's Clematis Nursery stand to the simplicity of W & S Lockyer's auriculas. Grey Granite, whose gardening style is decidedly retro, tending towards clay pots and cottage garden planting, particularly liked the auricula stand. |
This was a hugely enjoyable, inspirational and refreshing trip.
Nice selection of pictures
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