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Celebrating 100 years of Chelsea

Plan of the 1921 Chelsea Flower Show c. RHS Lindley Library

This year the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is celebrating 100 years. Here's a selection of key moments through the decades.

 

Chelsea Flower Show timeline

We note some of the key moments in the 100 year history of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Reader Holiday - Gardens of the Northern Dutch Provinces: 3-9 July 2013

Piet Oudolf's garden at Hummelo c. Walter Herfst

Take in some of the best gardens and nurseries in the Netherlands, including a tour of Piet and Anja Oudolf’s private garden

 

 

Crocus offers 15% discount to readers

Crocus 15% discount

Online plant retailer Crocus is offering readers a 15% discount this month on their plant range - and many of their products  

Online plant retailer Crocus is offering readers a 15% discount across their range this month*.

Get your entries in

Summer in Rain by Magdalena Wasiczek

The deadline for entries to this year's International Garden Photographer of the Year competition is 30 November. Select your best images and enter now. 

The International Garden Photographer of the Year competition is open to both amateurs and professionals with eight categories relating to gardens, plants and the natural world around us, plus a category for Young Garden Photographer of the Year.

Gardens Illustrated iPad app now available

GI ipad version now available

You can now get GARDENS ILLUSTRATED as a digital version to view on your iPad. Available via the App Store and iTunes.

You can now get GARDENS ILLUSTRATED as a stunning digital edition on your iPad. Subscriptions are available to purchase from our official subscriptions website buysubscriptions.com by clicking here. Each issue is downloaded straight to your iPad so you can enjoy your favorite garden magazine wherever you go.

Entries open for Gardening Against the Odds Award

Annie Maw's Gardening Against the Odds winner 2010

The third ‘Gardening Against The Odds’ awards are now open for entries and nominations, celebrating those who create beauty in the face of physical or psychological difficulties, or an inhospitable environment. The awards, organised by the Conservation Foundation, are in memory of gardening writer Elspeth Thompson. 

Art in the Garden

Pierre Diamantopoulo's Arch at The Grove

This summer there’s a great selection of garden art and sculpture events and exhibitions taking place in some of the country’s finest garden locations. Here’s a selection to look out for.

This summer there’s a great selection of garden art and sculpture events taking place in some of the country’s finest garden locations. Here’s a selection of events to look out for.

 

Cottesbrooke Gardeners' Fair

Cottesbrooke Gardeners' Fair 22-24 June c. Andrew Montgomery

Now celebrating its fifth anniversary, the Fair takes place from 22-24 June and is held in the stunning grounds of Cottesbrooke Hall in Northamptonshire. Not only is this a perfectly lovely way to spend a summer's day buying plants, but you can also meet the GARDENS ILLUSTRATED team - and take advantage of a great subscription offer.

 

Gardens Illustrated Arts & Crafts Garden Festival at Coombe Trenchard

Coombe Trenchard

Don't miss this exciting two-day garden festival celebrating the finest in gardening tradition, held in the grounds of the impressive Arts & Crafts house of Coombe Trenchard in rural Devon. Friday 1 and Saturday 2 June 2012, 10am-5.30pm

 

We are delighted to present this exciting two-day garden festival celebrating the finest in gardening tradition, held in the grounds of the impressive Arts & Crafts house of Coombe Trenchard in rural Devon.

Things to do in London during Chelsea week

The Pothole Gardener is taking part in the Chelsea Fringe c. Kate McAuley

The gardening extravaganza that is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show kicks off in a matter of days. Make the most of your time in London and consider some other horticulturally themed activities. Here's a selection of things we've noticed taking place at the same time that might be worth a visit.

If you’re spending time in London during the week of the Chelsea Flower Show (whether you're attending the show or not), here are some garden-related treats to enjoy.