The Chelsea Flower Show 2011 (Part 3)

By NEILMUIR1
June 14, 2011

Although the first show, The Great Spring Show, goes back to 1862 it was not until 1913 that the show was moved to the Grounds of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. It immediately took the name of Chelsea, and has been the Chelsea Flower Show ever since. It has always been an international show and with modern transportation anything is now possible at this amazing event. Join me on yet another march around Chelsea.

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Jun 14, 2011 9:33 AM CST
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Name: Connie
Corpus Christi, TX (Zone 9a)
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Neil, what wonderful photos you took at the flower show! Loved all the pitcher plants, orchids, & every flower and plant you captured with your camera--- sorry you got trampled by people; hope you don't have too many bruises or broken ribs! Thanks again!--- I'll be waiting for the Next part you write!! Hurray! Group hug
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Jun 14, 2011 2:18 PM CST
Name: Neil
London\Kent Border
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Dear Connie, thank you and I am glad you enjoyed it! Lot of work but it is worth it in the end!
Group hug
Neil.
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Jun 14, 2011 2:27 PM CST
Name: Vicki
North Carolina
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Oh Neil! Thank you a million times for all the oh so beautiful photo's.

I just wish there were a part 4 Thumbs up

Stunning, just Stunning!!!

Have you ever gotten a plant from this show?

Thanks again for sharing your lovely world with us!

vic
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Jun 14, 2011 2:33 PM CST
Name: Neil
London\Kent Border
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Dear Vicki, firstly there is going to be a Part 4 soon! Secondly I have won a Silver, Silver Gilt and a Gold Medal at Chelsea so I did get a few plants out of it!
Glad you enjoyed it.
See you in Part 4.
Regards.
Neil.
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Jun 14, 2011 4:16 PM CST
Name: Magga
Reykjavik, Iceland (Zone 4a)
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Thank you Neil for this beautiful part 4 of Chelsea I tip my hat to you. I tip my hat to you. . I loved all the wonderful plants in your photos, though I think some are a bit scary. Big Grin Do they really eat rats? Confused I hope there are a few left for dear Phoenix. Group hug I really look forwards to part 5. Take care.
Magga.
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Jun 14, 2011 7:39 PM CST
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Name: Connie
Corpus Christi, TX (Zone 9a)
Charter ATP Member Bromeliad Container Gardener Dog Lover Plumerias Region: Texas
Tropicals Region: United States of America
Uh-Oh, Neil... looks like you're doing a Part 4 And a Part 5!!! Whistling Rolling on the floor laughing
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Jun 15, 2011 4:57 AM CST
Name: Neil
London\Kent Border
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Dear Connie, I am doing a Part 4 then it is off to the world largest flowers show which is at Hampton Court Palace! Now that will take some walking around, believe me.
Talk about a marathon of walking, Boots will be red hot by the time I get Home. You stop having an easy life in Texas and come and give me a hand! Rolling on the floor laughing
Regards.
Neil.
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