The gardening event of the year opens to the public today. Before you head to 2015’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, have a look at these not-to-be-missed highlights.
I dropped by the show yesterday for the press/VIP preview. I skedaddled before I could get to any big game celeb and royalty spotting but managed to see most of what’s in store for the inevitable throngs of garden enthusiasts soon to swarm the gracious grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Here’s a quick look at what I enjoyed most:
The M&G Garden 2015 – The Retreat
Beyond doubt, the exhibition garden that impressed most (and had me coming back twice to view) was Jo Thompson’s The Retreat with its “two-storey oak framed building inspired by the writing room of poet Vita Sackville-West at Sissinghurst Castle, a large natural swimming pond edged with water-loving plants, a woodland of river birches, acacias and acers, and a garden with tumbling roses and peonies in a palette of greens, punctuated by soft pinks, lavender blues and creams, with a touch of orange. Be sure to check it out – and when you do don’t miss the chance to climb up in the loft for a peek!
Edo no Niwa – Edo Garden by Ishihara Kazuyuki Design Laboratory
This marvellous and inviting Japanese Edo period garden stopped me and everybody else who sauntered by it in our tracks with its lush, textured and colourful landscape. Its small cascading waterfall, wee house with round window and smoothly rounded rock stairs were a delight to behold.
Shaun Rankin at Gaze Burvil
Michelin star chef Shaun Rankin was on hand sharing a gorgeous spread of seafood prepared with state of the art Sub Zero & Wolf appliances at the attractive Gaze Burvill outdoor kitchen.
More …
Future Climate Info, A Trugmaker’s Garden
Homebase Urban Retreat Garden
Morrice & Ann Innes – The Potato Story
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show runs until 23 May at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, SW3 4SL. Find out more and book tickets at rhs.org.uk.
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