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The first Chelsea Flower Show was held in Chelsea, London, over 100 years ago. Despite its long history, the annual event keeps up with the times, showcasing modern gardening trends.

The first Chelsea Flower Show was held in Chelsea, London, over 100 years ago. Despite its long history, the annual event keeps up with the times, showcasing modern gardening trends.

© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaThe first Chelsea Flower Show was held in Chelsea, London, over 100 years ago. Despite its long history, the annual event keeps up with the times, showcasing modern gardening trends.
New gardening ideas at Chelsea Flower Show - Sputnik International
1/17
The first Chelsea Flower Show was held in Chelsea, London, over 100 years ago. Despite its long history, the annual event keeps up with the times, showcasing modern gardening trends.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaThis year, the participants of the show could not ignore the royal wedding, this spring’s biggest event in the United Kingdom. The British Plant Nursery Guide, which holds tours in its nurseries, created an exhibit decorated as a seaside picnic site with each item related to the wedding.
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This year, the participants of the show could not ignore the royal wedding, this spring’s biggest event in the United Kingdom. The British Plant Nursery Guide, which holds tours in its nurseries, created an exhibit decorated as a seaside picnic site with each item related to the wedding.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaThe gardening show will feature several new plant varieties named after the newlyweds. Photo: The new rose variety named “William and Catherine.”
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The gardening show will feature several new plant varieties named after the newlyweds. Photo: The new rose variety named “William and Catherine.”
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaThe light peach-colored sweet pea bears the same name.
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The light peach-colored sweet pea bears the same name.
© RIA Novosti . Alexandr SmotrovSri Lankan florists dedicated the newly cultivated red Venus Flytrap of the “Princess” variety to the Duchess of Cambridge.
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Sri Lankan florists dedicated the newly cultivated red Venus Flytrap of the “Princess” variety to the Duchess of Cambridge.
© RIA Novosti . Alexandr SmotrovQueen Elizabeth II makes a visit to the show nearly every year, arriving a day before the opening of the event. The visit is always private and journalists never have the opportunity to see the queen view new flower and plant varieties.
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Queen Elizabeth II makes a visit to the show nearly every year, arriving a day before the opening of the event. The visit is always private and journalists never have the opportunity to see the queen view new flower and plant varieties.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaOther royals also visit the Chelsea Flower Show. At this year’s show, Prince Albert of Monaco presented the Monaco Garden, which is competing among garden exhibits.
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7/17
Other royals also visit the Chelsea Flower Show. At this year’s show, Prince Albert of Monaco presented the Monaco Garden, which is competing among garden exhibits.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaThe garden combines Monaco’s traditional landscapes and Mediterranean architecture.
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The garden combines Monaco’s traditional landscapes and Mediterranean architecture.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaThe electric violin rock duo FUSE performed at the opening of the Cornish Memories Garden.
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The electric violin rock duo FUSE performed at the opening of the Cornish Memories Garden.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaThe gardening show affords visitors with the opportunity to show off outfits decorated with flowers.
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The gardening show affords visitors with the opportunity to show off outfits decorated with flowers.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaA bridal dress decorated with orchids presented by participants from Taiwan.
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A bridal dress decorated with orchids presented by participants from Taiwan.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaMany participants are eager to demonstrate their professional skills as florists. At Thailand’s exhibit even the tiniest details are made of flowers or petals.
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Many participants are eager to demonstrate their professional skills as florists. At Thailand’s exhibit even the tiniest details are made of flowers or petals.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaFlorists demonstrate their skills for visitors.
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13/17
Florists demonstrate their skills for visitors.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaThe show provides numerous tips for home gardening. Photo: Boots used as flower pots.
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14/17
The show provides numerous tips for home gardening. Photo: Boots used as flower pots.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaAn unusual garden fence made of giant pencils featured at the show.
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An unusual garden fence made of giant pencils featured at the show.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PahomovaOld socks have become of use as well.
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16/17
Old socks have become of use as well.
© RIA Novosti . Alexandr SmotrovThis year, the Chelsea Flower Show has more vertical gardening projects. Photo: The event’s highest skyscraper vertical garden at 9 meters high.
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17/17
This year, the Chelsea Flower Show has more vertical gardening projects. Photo: The event’s highest skyscraper vertical garden at 9 meters high.
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