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RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show – more from the Show Gardens (Part II)

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Halo Garden (above) http://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-hampton-court-palace-flower-show/exhibitors/Hampton-gardens/halo Halo is a Mediterranean-style garden based on the idea of a traditional Greek island. The garden has been created on a budget of £13,000. Typical Greek features include white boat sails, a blue halo as a modern interpretation of the traditional Greek Orthodox Church dome and Mediterranean planting, together with traditional paths and…

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014

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It's that time of year again - the RHS Chelsea Flower Show - undoubtedly the best in the world - and there is so much media coverage that it just can't be escaped. I'm there Thursday evening, with my camera and umbrella, to add my twist to the event. I think a spell in a quiet, darkened…

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The RHS Great London Plant Fair 2014 – Gold Medal Fritillaries

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Fritillaria persica, on the Jacques Armand International exhibit - with quite a collection of fritillaries on display F. paddeana against F. imperialis lutea (above) Fritillaris crassifolia Wisley (above) F. sewerzowii (above and below) A fine collection of Imperial fritillaries in orange and yellow Also on the Jacques Armand exhibit, other Spring flowering bulbs - and…

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