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Annie's Little Plot

Annie's Little Plot

Saturday 9 June 2012

Chelsea miscellany

There are many other things to see at Chelsea apart from the gardens, the great pavilion is a must for all plant lovers and as soon as you enter the scent of flowers hits you.
As a veg grower myself, I'm always interested in the vegetable displays. Here is an amazing display with peppers displayed as a stained glass window.

Look at these parsnips and carrots, madness.

A mixture of colourful bean varieties.
There were a couple of strawberry varieties which caught my eye, but they may be more ornamental than taste good. A variegated strawberry and one with dark pink flowers.

I'm also drawn to the herb displays.

I like to view the sweet peas, well not view, sniff!
Here is a new variety that I will be trying next year, with a name like that it was a must.
Some sumptuous paeonies.
















 

Some amazing plant displays.


















The flower arranging displays are always fascinating, look at this depiction of a Monet painting entirely in petals and leaves.

There are also some interesting sculptures for your garden.
Would you like this snail in your garden?

3 comments:

  1. I love the veg displays and that snail sculpture is wonderful, a bit big for my own garden but I'd love something like that for my shady border.

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  2. Thanks for another enjoyable Chelsea post with lots of terrific photos to look at. Flighty xx

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  3. You have captured the essence of Chelsea in your pictures - how on earth do they get all the veg ready at the same time - beats me. Glad you enjoyed your visit.

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