Before exiting the Marquee, a delicate little double Geranium in lilac caught my eye on Hardy’s stand. Called ‘Cloud Nine’, this perennial beauty is well wor th look ing up!


Although the outdoor gardens here are not on the scale of Chelsea, there is still plenty of inspiration to be taken home from the wide var iety of creations. My favour ite design was ‘The Three Graces of Galicia’, home to a romantic concoction of roses, hydrangeas, catmint and salvias in a sof t palette of pinks, purples and whites. This garden won the RHS People’s Choice Award, so a real winner with the gardening public.


Floral attire is always a guaranteed go-to at any flower show, and I have for many years championed the creations of Rosehip Design. Cool cotton dresses, shirts and sk irts in the most beautiful botanical patterns. This year, I chose the Grace dress in blood orange – a vibrant citrus concoction which attracted many a comment as I swirled past the stands! The company is online and offer per fect additions to your summer wardrobe.


Shopping at the show is obviously a most enjoyable par t of your day out and there is something for everyone from clothes to jewellery and paintings to tools.


There is also an impressive selection of larger scale potential purchases including our glorious Cheltenham based Gabriel Ash greenhouses, giant pleached trees from new exhibitor Just Pleachy and incredible metal sculptures from creative genius Ian Gill, to name a few.


As you will have cor rectly observed, this year ’s show is over, but I’m giving you plenty of warning for next year, as this famous event is going on tour and where have they picked for their 2026 location? The Cotswolds of course!


Taking place between the 8th and 12th July, the historic grounds of The Badmington Estate in Gloucestershjre will be horticultural hosts to The RHS and thousands of gardeners who descend upon our county. I’ll see you there!


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