We’re fondly reminiscing about our years in Chelsea, at our Sydney Street shop when we took part in the beautiful celebrations of Chelsea in Bloom. 

We enjoyed our recent visit to one of the most famous flower shows in the world the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society. It takes place every May in Chelsea and marks the beginning of the English summer gardening season.

The RHS and The King’s Foundation Curious Garden brought to life by Frances Tophill, Alan Titchmarsh and Sir David Beckham.

The Royal Horticultural Society is not only known for flower shows, it is one of the UK’s leading gardening charities. Founded in 1804, the RHS works to encourage gardening and make it accessible to everyone. The flower show is more than just an event, it also helps fund education, research and projects that benefit society and the natural world.

Parkinson’s UK - A Garden for Every Parkinson’s Journey, is designed by award-winning gardener and BBC presenter Arit Anderson. It symbolises the journey of living with Parkinson’s: the moments of adaptation, challenge, hope and connection.

The show attracts gardeners, landscape designers, celebrities and visitors from around the world. Many of the gardens are created by award-winning designers and feature creative themes, environmental ideas, and innovative planting styles.

The event is especially popular because it combines nature, art, and British tradition in a festive atmosphere. Winning a medal at the Chelsea Flower Show is considered one of the highest honours in gardening.

We enjoyed our visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and were inspired by many beautiful gardens, growers, floral displays and creative brands.

Scroll down to see more highlights from our visit.

‘A visit to Brambly Hedge’, designed by floral designer Millie Richardson and brought to life with the flowers of Stokesay Flowers . Recreating Jill Barklem’s  storytelling of beloved scenes from the stories.

A well deserved Gold Medal for the team at English Sweet Peas. We couldn't help but pick up a few packets of seeds from their beautiful collection while we were there.

The impeccable beauty of the David Austin Roses Cotswold Garden stand. A special appreciation for the unveiling of the new David Austin Rose at Chelsea Flower Show - Sir David Beckham. 

The @jamjar_flowers Willow Obelisk in the grand pavilion - obelisk made by @stevedestcroix

A marvellous display of daffodils by Taylors Bulbs

A mini flower farm in the Great Pavilion by @flowersfromthefarm 

A champion of sustainable British grown flowers. Flowers from the farm is a community of over 1000 growers across the UK.

British Grown Cosmos by  @thejsheppard at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, multi award RHS Gold Medal winner.

 

A magnificent display of foxgloves by Botanica Nursery.

Organically grown Pelargoniums by Greenways Pelargoniums

Our friends Claverton Cloches stands displayed their collection of heritage inspired tools - Cloches, Hoses, Plant supports and more.

A C&R favourite - the Claverton Cloche garden hose

We loved visiting the Rhino Greenhouse stand. Aluminium greenhouses, built by gardeners for gardeners. Designed and manufactured in Norfolk.

Horatio's Garden charity collaborated with artisan fragrance maker Ffern with the 'Exhibition of Hope' - a display of over 200 British Grown Irises. Recognising the power of nature for people recovering from spinal injuries.

We spotted the Beevive Solitary Bee hotels. Made in Devon, the Bee hotels are designed to attract solitary bees with natural nesting tubes, helping pollinators in the garden.

A favourite brand for garden tools - Niwaki

A wonderful array of seeds available from Chiltern Seeds. We loved visiting their flower show stand and adding plenty of varieties to our shopping list.

Last but not least, the uplifting rhubarb & custard stripes on the Odd Limited stand. A cheerful splash of colour that was impossible to miss.

It's the beginning of June and that means it's the perfect time to forage Elderflower from hedgerows.

We have an abundance in Somerset which meant it was the perfect occasion to make Elderflower cordial.

There are many variations of recipes online, we particularly like the river cottage recipe here

Elderflower cordial bottled on our Constance Multi natural linen.