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  • Start of the Show Season

    Blog post by Phillippa Probert on 11 Apr 2008

    After submitting plans late last year for three gardens at various shows in 2008, and being accepted with a Chic Garden at Chelsea called Green Living, a Back to Back at Tatton called Time out, and a Show Garden also at Tatton called Aqualife – this year is already very busy. So far I have mostly been... Read more..

  • A few days away

    Blog post by Geoff Hodge on 17 May 2008

    There'll be no veg gardening for me this weekend - or for the next few days for that matter. I'll be at the Chelsea Flower Show until Tuesday afternoon,so won't be getting my fingers dirty at all for four days. Look at the RHS Online at the shows blogs to see how I get on at Chelsea. Read more..

  • Celebs in the sun

    Blog post by Geoff Hodge on 19 May 2008

    Well, here we are at Press Day at Chelsea - also unofficially known as celebs day, since a lot of TV, film, radio and other celebrities also come for a good look around. And, of course, the queen will be arriving later this afternoon. It's a beautiful day and the show ground is looking fantastic... Read more..

  • Fabulous, but long day

    Blog post by Geoff Hodge on 19 May 2008

    Press Day at Chelsea has been a great success - both for the show itself and the RHS Online team. All the displays look fantastic and, all in all, this year's show is going to delight, and possibly surprise, all the visitors. I know there have been some comments on the forum that many of the gardens... Read more..

  • And now the time has come...

    Blog post by Geoff Hodge on 20 May 2008

    I think that's it, I think I'm finished - both the live show coverage and physically! I've been on the showground since six o'clock this morning finishing putting up the awards details and mopping up the last pictures we need. I've been putting them up live on the website and now... Read more..

  • 20% off Chelsea cosmetics

    Blog post by Harlow Carr Shop on 03 Jun 2008

    Chelsea Inspirations is a range of toiletries showcasing the Royal Horticultural Society's creative images celebrating the innovation and excellence of the Chelsea Flower Show. Choose from our range of Hand and Nail Cream, Hand Wash, Room Spray, Body Milk and Fragrant Soap. Indulge yourself in a... Read more..

  • The excitement mounts!

    Blog post by Geoff Hodge on 15 May 2009

    Having spent the last gawd knows how many weeks creating and uploading the pre-show content for Chelsea Flower Show, it's now all in place. And even better than that - I'm off the show tomorrow. I'll be camping at the showground and in the Press Tent for the next four days - well not literally... Read more..

  • And now the fun begins...

    Blog post by Geoff Hodge on 16 May 2009

    I've arrived. I'm well and truly encamped in the Press Tent at the showground. I've set up my computer and sleeping bag (well, not really, but it's an idea!) and I can now wander out into the heart of the show and see what delights this year's Chelsea has to offer. It all looks very... Read more..

  • How time flies

    Blog post by Geoff Hodge on 18 May 2009

    When you're having fun. We were so rushed yesterday I didn't manage to get time to put up a blog! Exhibitors were busy too, either starting, finishing or generally tidying up their displays. Devine Nurseries did turn up and quickly got down to sorting out the display. He soon overtook some of... Read more..

  • First impressions are...

    Blog post by Geoff Hodge on 16 May 2009

    ... that, as usual, before the show opens to the public it's a sea of fluorescent yellow and orange - from the hi-vis vests that health & safety demand. Once your eyes acclimatise to this shocking colour clash, you realise that it's business as usual at the world's greatest flower show... Read more..