


{"id":7760,"date":"2025-01-27T17:05:55","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T17:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/?p=7760"},"modified":"2025-02-28T13:28:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T13:28:39","slug":"chelsea-flower-show-gardening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/chelsea-flower-show-gardening\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About the Chelsea Flower Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Bursting with blooms, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London is the world\u2019s most prestigious flower and gardening show. Quintessentially English, this is the place to see cutting-edge garden design, new plants, sip champagne and find ideas to take home. To find out why Chelsea Flower Show is a must for all gardening enthusiasts, we spoke to expert Travel Director Philip. Here he tells us about the magic of the show, plus the other horticultural delights and inspiring destinations that await you on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-au\/tours\/springtime-in-the-alps-chelsea-flower-show-2024?j=16476439&amp;sfmc_sub=855757900&amp;l=874_HTML&amp;u=370785843&amp;mid=1058724&amp;jb=1&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_source=ExactTarget&amp;utm_campaign=chelseaflowershow&amp;utm_content=iv-aus-global-pros-em1-chelseaflowershow-2023-07&amp;sfname=2023-07-iv-aus-chelseaflowershow-em1-pros\">Chelsea Flower Show &amp; Springtime in the Alps<\/a>, an Insight special interest tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">MEET PHILIP<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/unknown_106117497_281740333073510_1981250514805592112_n.jpg\" alt=\"post image\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Originally British, Philip studied in Italy and has lived much of his life in Paris. Now residing in Malta, he has a deep love for all of Europe, and of course its gardens. Becoming a Travel Director is something he always wanted to do, and he started this career later in life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love sharing what I know about Europe. I am passionate about the continent as a whole. It\u2019s a privilege to show people what we have to offer, the variety of culture the scenery and the history, and I greatly enjoy learning from our guests along the way\u2019\u201d he tells us. \u201cOf all the tours <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-au\/tours\/springtime-in-the-alps-chelsea-flower-show-2024?j=16476439&amp;sfmc_sub=855757900&amp;l=874_HTML&amp;u=370785843&amp;mid=1058724&amp;jb=1&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_source=ExactTarget&amp;utm_campaign=chelseaflowershow&amp;utm_content=iv-aus-global-pros-em1-chelseaflowershow-2023-07&amp;sfname=2023-07-iv-aus-chelseaflowershow-em1-pros\">Chelsea Flower Show and Springtime in the Alps<\/a> is one of my favorite to run. We see some of the best gardens in Europe along with the most spectacular landscapes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">THE RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap \"><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsgETtcMbQZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsgETtcMbQZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsgETtcMbQZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The RHS (@the_rhs)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/shows-events\/rhs-chelsea-flower-show\">RHS Chelsea Flower Show<\/a> in London, England, is the most prestigious flower show in the world. Held every year in May, it is the highlight of the horticultural calendar. The Chelsea Flower Show has been held every year since 1913, apart from gaps during the two World Wars. \u201cFor many of our guests this is the highlight of the tour,\u201d says Philip. \u201cWe have many keen gardeners onboard who have heard so much about the Chelsea Flower Show. They love to see the gardens and exhibitors selling and showing such beautiful plants. Everything is world class.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Described as the \u2018World Cup of gardening\u2019 the Chelsea Flower Show is the place to see cutting-edge garden design, breath taking floral displays and innovative garden products, with some 168,000 visitors attending the show each year. Specialist nurseries reveal new plants, top designers from Japan to New York show off their creations, and fashion brands and manufacturers launch their latest lines at the trade stands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe show is only open for three days to the public, so tickets are very exclusive,\u201d Philip explains. \u201cWe are always the first people in, as soon as the gates open to see the show gardens.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/10-great-european-destinations-to-see-flowers\/\">10 great European destinations to see flowers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">A QUINTESSENTIALLY ENGLISH EXPERIENCE<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/paul-rottmann-jlLl_ZrNtRM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"post image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>\u201cI think what people like about the Chelsea Flower Show is that it is part of the social season in England, alongside Wimbledon, the Henley Regatta and the Cheltenham Festival (horse racing),\u201d Philip explains. \u201cIt is a way of dipping into British history and society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGuests love the show\u2019s royal connections and the fact that it is a quintessentially English experience. There are lots of stands selling champagne and strawberries, Pimms, clotted cream teas and the famous Chelsea buns.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Related content: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/incredible-facts-about-wimbledon\/\">Hawks, 10,000 litres of fresh cream and more: 10 incredible facts about Wimbledon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">THE GREAT PAVILION<\/h3>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>The show\u2019s vast Great Pavilion houses prize-winning flowers and floral displays that will blow you away. With more than 100 exhibits, there\u2019s everything from cacti to bonsai trees inside. The Great Pavilion is roughly 11,775 square metres or 2.90 acres, enough room to park 500 London buses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">SHOWSTOPPING SHOW GARDENS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap \"><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsrWuNfO82b\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsrWuNfO82b\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsrWuNfO82b\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The RHS (@the_rhs)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>The show gardens are the main event at the Chelsea Flower Show, with \u201csome of the most innovative gardens in world showcased, from the top landscape architects and gardeners. Every year they are different,\u201d Philip tells us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap \"><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cst9iahNokv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cst9iahNokv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"> <div style=\" color:#3897f0; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cst9iahNokv\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The RHS (@the_rhs)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>From traditional gardens to futuristic green spaces, exclusive perennials to exotic seeds, the show gardens compete in a number of categories to win gold, silver and bronze medals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs soon as we arrive, we always head for the winning garden,\u201d Philip says. \u201cAs we arrive early it is easy to see them in relative peace and quiet, as they are the most popular attraction of the show.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap \"><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsvaRatOaPj\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsvaRatOaPj\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The RHS (@the_rhs)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Show gardens are built from scratch in 19 days and dismantled in five days. Over 2,000 tons of earth is moved in preparation for the show. A rock garden was the first type of Show Garden to appear at Chelsea in the 1920s. Nowadays you can expect to see everything that grows with artisan gardens, eco-gardens, and gardens representing brands and countries. The mix of garden design with architectural elements are great sources of inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSometimes show gardens are allied with a cause, to promote a charity. A couple of years ago the [then Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton] the Princess of Wales, was involved in a garden which was hugely popular,\u201d Philip says.<\/p>\n<p>Related content: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/unlikely-bucketlist-experiences\/\">The unlikely bucket list experiences you can enjoy on your next Insight trip<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">A ROYAL OCCASION<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap \"><div class=\"td-fix-index\"><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsjaNIxMSga\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsjaNIxMSga\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by The RHS (@the_rhs)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Deeply connected with the Royal Family, the late Queen Elizabeth II was the show\u2019s patron since 1952 and was a regular visitor with her parents as a child. In fact, she attended RHS Chelsea more than 50 times during her 70-year reign. This year, King Charles III and Queen Camilla took up the mantle to visit the show for the first time as King and Queen.<\/p>\n<p>Also present this year was HRH Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who was there to meet the school children attending the first ever Children&#8217;s Picnic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">SUSTAINABILITY AFTER THE SHOW<\/h3>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>A Chelsea Show garden is estimated to cost over \u00a3200,000 and, with sustainability in mind, the Royal Horticultural Society seeks to recycle or reuse as much of the show gardens as possible. Some plants are sold immediately to those visiting. Other plants are borrowed, so are returned to their growers for seed collection later in the season. Most of the gardens are donated to charitable gardens or communal spaces, with some elements auctioned off and the proceeds going to charity. For features that cannot be donated or auctioned, they&#8217;re returned to where they came from or rest in storage until they can be reused or resold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">SAVE TIME FOR SHOPPING<\/h3>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>\u201cThere are around 250 shopping stands at the show \u2013 I bought a great hat this year!\u201d Philip says with a laugh. \u201cPretty much everything related to gardening can be found here. Not mass-market products but quality artisan crafts, and gardening and related equipment such as clothing. There are also many artists and sculptors showcasing their work.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Related content: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/handy-packing-tips-for-your-insight-vacation\/\">Handy packing tips for your Insight vacation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW &amp; SPRINGTIME IN THE ALPS<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Large-Alpine-scenery-with-mountain-chalet-in-summer-698953994.jpg\" alt=\"post image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Spring blooms are just bursting out on this refreshing 18-day guided tour of The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. From the flowers of London\u2019s Chelsea Flower Show to the fresh air of the Swiss Alps, and springtime along the Seine in Paris. Visit Amsterdam and the world\u2019s largest flower auction, Louis XIV\u2019s magnificent grounds at the Versailles Ch\u00e2teaux, and the lily pond of Monet\u2019s Gardens. In the UK, the fabulous Sissinghurst Gardens give way to the magnificent floral displays and show gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show.<\/p>\n<p>Related content: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/centrally-located-hotel\/\">5 benefits of staying in a centrally located hotel with Insight<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">GARDENS GALORE<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/unknown_278986936_1152857978589682_6330114240443375037_n.jpg\" alt=\"post image\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Whilst the Chelsea Flower Show provides the grand finale to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/tours\/chelsea-flower-show-springtime-in-the-alps\">Chelsea Flower Show and Springtime in the Alps<\/a>, the tour is packed with stunning gardens and amazing blooms.<\/p>\n<p>As the trip starts in Amsterdam you are immediately treated with a visit to the colossal Aalsmeer Flower Auction. Here over 30,000 species are featured, with 43 million flowers and 5 million plants sold daily Monday to Friday. Witness all the action from a specially designed viewing gallery as traders bid against the clock for a mind-blowing assortment of blooms. This is then followed by a visit to Keukenhof, hailed as the most beautiful spring garden in the world. The sea of colour is breath-taking with tulips as the showstopper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>On Isola Bella, the largest and most famous island of the Italian Lake District, admire its incredible palace and stunning Italian-style baroque garden. And near Paris, take a short trip to Giverny and visit the charming house and gardens where Claude Monet lived and worked from 1883 until his death in 1926. The beautiful gardens were the inspiration for his famous water lily paintings.<\/p>\n<p>In the south of England, Sissinghurst Castle Gardens are really special. Designed as a series of rooms, the white garden was the very first of its kind in the world. And at the Gardens of Wisley, explore the beautiful Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden, a picturesque orchard and the huge cathedral-like glass house.<\/p>\n<p>Related content: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/where-to-go-to-find-europes-best-cherry-blossom-displays\/\">Where to go to find Europe\u2019s best cherry blossom displays<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">OTHER TOUR HIGHLIGHTS<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Large-Switzerland-Bernese-Oberland-Grindelwald-cows-by-huts-200331327-001.jpg\" alt=\"post image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>\u201cThe thing about the trip that is really nice,\u201d Philip says, \u201cis that we go to the well-known cities such as Amsterdam, Munich and Paris. But then we go to the lesser-known ones that you only usually visit on a regional trip. Maastricht for example is a real delight. Guests have no expectations and they really love it. Bozen\/Bolzano, the German speaking city in northern Italy, has a beautiful Austrian feel to it and is surrounded by the Dolomite Mountains.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also stay in the Swiss Alps. The village of Grindelwald is a truly dramatic setting, with a beautiful valley, fast flowing rivers, lakes and mountains. From here you can even see the iconic north face of the Eiger. To wake up and be greeted with such mountain scenery is something you won\u2019t forget.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Large-Little-Square-22Plonlein22-Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber-Landmark-638240004.jpg\" alt=\"post image\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>The German town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber deserves a special mention. \u201cThis is an absolute highlight,\u201d Philip says. \u201cIt is usually somewhere people go for a day, but we stay overnight in a charming, typically Bavarian hotel. I like to take guests for a walk after dinner as it is so quiet and atmospheric by night. It is an amazing magical experience. You feel like you have stepped back in time, into a fairy tale. The town\u2019s natural setting over the Tauber Valley is stupendous \u2013 you get some cracking views.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Thames cruise provides a great finale to the trip. London lit up at night is just spectacular. The food is delicious and there is also live music. You cruise under Tower Bridge and travel right down to the Millennium Dome, passing the naval college at Greenwich, the Houses of Parliament&#8230; it\u2019s just amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3 class=\"legacy-post-title\">OPT FOR A DIFFERENT GARDEN ITINERARY<\/h3>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>If you&#8217;ve already experienced the Alps in the springtime, or just want to explore other options, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-au\/tours\/european-affair-and-chelsea-flower-show-2024?j=16476439&amp;sfmc_sub=855757900&amp;l=874_HTML&amp;u=370785843&amp;mid=1058724&amp;jb=1&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_source=ExactTarget&amp;utm_campaign=chelseaflowershow&amp;utm_content=iv-aus-global-pros-em1-chelseaflowershow-2023-07&amp;sfname=2023-07-iv-aus-chelseaflowershow-em1-pros\">European Affair &amp; The Chelsea Flower Show<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-au\/tours\/british-gardens-and-the-chelsea-flower-show-2024?j=16476439&amp;sfmc_sub=855757900&amp;l=874_HTML&amp;u=370785843&amp;mid=1058724&amp;jb=1&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_source=ExactTarget&amp;utm_campaign=chelseaflowershow&amp;utm_content=iv-aus-global-pros-em1-chelseaflowershow-2023-07&amp;sfname=2023-07-iv-aus-chelseaflowershow-em1-pros\">British Gardens &amp; The Chelsea Flower Show<\/a> itineraries might have what you&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-au\/tours\/european-affair-and-chelsea-flower-show-2024?j=16476439&amp;sfmc_sub=855757900&amp;l=874_HTML&amp;u=370785843&amp;mid=1058724&amp;jb=1&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_source=ExactTarget&amp;utm_campaign=chelseaflowershow&amp;utm_content=iv-aus-global-pros-em1-chelseaflowershow-2023-07&amp;sfname=2023-07-iv-aus-chelseaflowershow-em1-pros\">former<\/a>, you&#8217;ll elevate your Chelsea Flower Show experience with a 10-day tour through Europe&#8217;s most picturesque cities. Cruise the charming canals of Bruges, witness the world&#8217;s largest flower auction in Amsterdam, and experience the beauty of Monet&#8217;s Garden and water-lily pond in Giverny. On the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-au\/tours\/british-gardens-and-the-chelsea-flower-show-2024?j=16476439&amp;sfmc_sub=855757900&amp;l=874_HTML&amp;u=370785843&amp;mid=1058724&amp;jb=1&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_source=ExactTarget&amp;utm_campaign=chelseaflowershow&amp;utm_content=iv-aus-global-pros-em1-chelseaflowershow-2023-07&amp;sfname=2023-07-iv-aus-chelseaflowershow-em1-pros\">latter<\/a>, you&#8217;ll be staying in Britain, journeying far and wide for 15-days to see more glorious gardens, such as the stunning Trentham Gardens in Llandudno Bay, the Victorian Greenhouses at Kew, and the interlaced lakes and colorful blooms of Leonardslee. It&#8217;s truly one of the standout itineraries for gardening enthusiasts out of all our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-gb\/destinations\/uk-and-ireland\">England and Ireland tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bursting with blooms, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London is the world\u2019s most prestigious flower and gardening show. Quintessentially English, this is the place to see cutting-edge garden design, new plants, sip champagne and find ideas to take home. 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