Going to Chelsea Flower Show fashionable late is an understatement, I was rather a trend setter. I had a ticket for the last day and, by the time I finished my morning coffee and got dressed, l was left with about 4 hours to see the wonder with my own eyes. 

However, being a sunny day, I figured I would avoid a heatstroke with such short time for the event. I left as prepared as I could, with sunglasses, my lovely tropical plant print water bottle, a full power bank and charging cable. I almost got a ridiculous dark blue hat to make sure I avoid a heatstroke, but didn’t matched my flamingo pink trousers. 

Must have been my imagination, but I swear Hove train station smelled like flowers. Anyway, reaching Victoria train station, I figured walking to the show is a good option, since it required only 25 minutes. 

I was afraid I would have issues, since the ticket was a gift and it didn’t have my name on it. Fortunately, at the gate my bag was superficially checked, then my ticket scanned and, finally, I was inside. Initially, my plan was to get a guide, but I opted for an exploration mode and spent the money on two gorgeous plants; more about shopping at Chelsea Flower Show in a different text. 

First, I walked outside for a little while, and was pleasantly surprised by stations for refilling water bottles and cash machines, both came in handy later. Next, I entered the pavilion, where I found so many beautiful plant and flower installations: bonsai, roses, lilies, carnivorous plants, hostas, fuchsias, ferns, mushrooms and many more. 

However, I went to Chelsea Flower Show to see the Houseplant Studios. Just before I entered the best area of the show, I took a little break, to finish the sandwich I purchased at the train station. The organisers were kind enough to create a picnic area, but many people preferred to sit on grass in the shady areas between stands, as did I. 

The Houseplant Studios were marvellous and I am happy I had the chance to see and even touch some plants I’ve only seen online. On this subject, I am writing a dedicated text about plants, designers and my unsolicited opinions. 

With more than an hour left, I could check a few of the gardens. Clearly, the designers didn’t talk to each other. Two of them had completely different ideas on tackling climate change: flood resilient garden and water aid garden, but that is none of my business.

However, I managed to miss the winning one. In my defence, I was tired, it was too sunny and I enjoyed more the pavilion, so I returned there, just in time to walk around in peace before the 4 o’clock madness begins – selling the displays. 

Of course I gladly joined in this last experience of the show and I queued to buy a bouquet of lilies with such strong fragrance that gave me a migraine. One other thing that I brought home was a monstera fruit, perfect to experiment with growing Monstera Deliciosa from seeds.

I conclusion, it was an amazing experience. Additionally, my garden is going through some changes at the moment, but I swear it looks better than some displays I’ve seen there.

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