Neil, I have never ever in my life seen anything so beautiful and I'm pretty old

I saw you had posted you were going and would write an article and I was waiting impatiently as I just KNEW the photo's would be stunning but I didn't expect them to be that gorgeous.

Thank you for sharing and can't wait for the next article.

vic

Dear Vicki, I am so pleased that you enjoyed it! It makes the tremendous amount of work that goes into doing an Article on Chelsea, worth while when you get a lovely comment.
Aching feet, stiff arms from carrying the camera and its equipment around and 1380 photos that need sorting out. Many late nights on the computer, but it was worth it, to bring a smile to someone face!
There may even be three Articles! Plus you have seen a bit of the worlds most famous flower show at Chelsea, now we have Hampton Court Palace Show coming up, which is the biggest in the world!
Pass the painkillers!
I will put this Nepenthes on to tease you for Part 2.
Regards.
Neil.

tease indeed! I have NEVER seen anything like that.

What a wonderful and beautiful world out there, eh?

And I'm so thankful you're sharing it with us

Looking forward to the next and every article you write.

vic

Dear Vicki, I love carnivorous\insectivorous plants! I actually have a Nepenthes in my bathroom as it eats anything that is silly enough to get in the way!
There are a lot from the USA, like these. I grow Sarracenia in my garden as they are frost hardy. They love eating wasps, and I do not like wasps.
Regards.
Neil.

I need to study this to see if I can grow it in my zone.

Lovely photo.

Our heat index today is 110 degrees. HOT!

vic

Dear Vicki, do not rely on your index as they do not work! A lot of the American ones grow in the swamps of Florida and California.
Here is an orchid not many Americans have ever seen. The Kentucky Lady's Slipper Orchid, which is rare in the wild.
I also have the Californian one as well.
Regards.
Neil.

That is BEAUTIFUL!

It looks just like a ladies slipper, eh? WOW!

vic