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New gardening ideas at Chelsea Flower Show

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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... 25.05.2011, Sputnik International

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New gardening ideas at Chelsea Flower Show

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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.

© 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.

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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.

© 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.

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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.”

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The light peach-colored sweet pea bears the same name.

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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.

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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.

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The garden combines Monaco’s traditional landscapes and Mediterranean architecture.

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The electric violin rock duo FUSE performed at the opening of the Cornish Memories Garden.

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The gardening show affords visitors with the opportunity to show off outfits decorated with flowers.

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A bridal dress decorated with orchids presented by participants from Taiwan.

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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.