Gardening Articles: Reviews
A range of reviews of garden shows, open gardens and places to visit.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022
Back in its usual May slot after a 3 year hiatus, the return of world's premier flower show was a welcomed sign of life returning to normal, and what better way to celebrate it than with Chelsea's floral and horticultural extravaganza.
RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2019
The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world, yet retains a more relaxed feel than the Chelsea show, and is definitely more for the average gardener.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019
While a cold spring may have hindered the growth of some plants, it certainly didn't hinder the inspiration and creativity of the garden designers and nurseries exhibiting at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.
RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2018
In the blistering heat of an unusually hot British summer the Hampton Court Flower Show gardens were displayed at their absolute best this year in the glorious sunlight.
RHS Chatsworth Flower Show 2018
Now in its second year, the RHS Chatsworth flower show was an altogether much more pleasurable experience compared to the storms and gloomy weather that marred its inaugural season last year.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018
Yet another cold spring hindered the growth of plants, but that didn't stop the garden designers transporting landscapes from the Yorkshire Dales to Cape Town to central London for a week in May.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017
A cold spring might have hindered the growth of some of the plants this year, but the biggest impact was the political climate hitting many of the traditional garden sponsors, resulting in a somewhat muted show.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2016
The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world and this year featured a staggering 47 show gardens, amongst many other delights to enthral visitors.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016
With a cold spring the show garden designers undoubtedly had their work cut out this year to create their inspiring and colourful gardens, but yet again they triumphed under adversity.
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2015
The youngest of the three big annual RHS flower shows, but by no way a poor cousin, the carnival themed Tatton park show delighted and impressed this year as always.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2015
Celebrating its 25th birthday, the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world and perhaps second only to the ubiquitous Chelsea flower show.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015
With a milder spring, the show gardens positively oozed variety at the RHS Chelsea flower show this year with an array of colours from yellows and oranges to blues and purples and everything inbetween.
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2014
The RHS Tatton Park Flower Show is the last of the large RHS shows in the season, but by no means the least, and this year it had an over arching carnival theme.
RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2014
The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world and is always a spectacular event, but with 33 acres of show-ground to explore you'll need a good pair of shoes to make the best of it.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2014
After 100 years of promoting horticultural excellence, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show entered its second century with the 101st show in the heart of London's West End.
RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2013
Unlike the Chelsea Flower show there is a real feeling of space at the Hampton Court Palace flower show with plenty of opportunity to pick out things that inspire you and make you think "I could do that at home."
BBC Gardeners' World Live 2013
The BBC Gardeners' World Live show had much to offer as always, from the impressive RHS Floral Marquee to the show gardens, many of which sported miniature Yew hedges instead of the more traditional Box.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2013: The Centenary Year
The Chelsea Flower Show is universally accepted as being the world's top flower show and this year celebrated its centenary in a consistently spectacular fashion.
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2012
While Tatton Park is the youngest of the three big RHS flower shows it has developed its own unique character over the years, combining the essence of the other RHS shows with a real local flavour.
RHS Hampton Court Show 2012
The grounds of the magnificent Hampton Court Palace play host once again to largest flower show in the world, occupying 34 acres; the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
BBC Gardeners' World Live 2012
This year's show had 350 exhibitors, over 45 RHS features and gardens and 5 theatres offering a variety of gardening advice, making it the ideal day out for any keen gardener.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012
Monday 21 May 2012 saw the beginning of the week long floral extravaganza that is the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show in the heart of London city.
Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2012
Hosted in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, the Malvern Spring Gardening Show is one of the year's first big shows, kicking off the show season in a spectacular fashion.
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2011
The Tatton Park Flower Show is one of the big three annual RHS flower shows and is set in the beautiful historic estate of Tatton Park, Cheshire.
RHS Hampton Court Show 2011
The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the biggest flower show in the world at 33 acres and is now in its 22nd year.
The East of England Show 2011
Whilst predominantly a local agricultural show, the East of England show also hosts one of the country's premier Orchid shows.
BBC Gardeners' World Live 2011
While not in the same league as Chelsea, the annual BBC Gardeners' World Show at Birmingham is an impressive show and well worth the trip for any keen gardener.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2011
On Monday 23 May we visited the annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show in the heart of London's West End for Press Day.
RHS Hampton Court Show 2010
The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, the biggest flower show in the world, has benefited visitors with the unseasonably hot British summer this year, although some of the displays might have struggled as a result.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010
Chelsea flower show is the Daddy of all flower shows, attracting thousands of visitors each year into a comparatively tiny 11 acre plot. So what is it that they're all flocking to see?
The National Botanic Gardens of Wales
Our visit to the National Botanic Gardens of Wales.
RHS Hampton Court Show 2009
While it may not be considered as prestigious as Chelsea, the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the biggest of the flower shows and certainly is well worth a visit for anyone remotely interested in gardening and plants.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2009
Chelsea flower show is the king of the flower shows and is the highlight of the horticultural calendar, but if you've never been, what is it actually like and does it live up to its hype?
RHS Hampton Court Show 2008
The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is one of the biggest and most spectacular of the flower shows, second only perhaps to Chelsea.
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