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The Chelsea Flower Show ~ Guest Post from My Crafty Home Life

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Happy Monday everyone! One of the best things about starting You May Be Wandering has been meeting so many wonderful fellow bloggers from all over the world, with varying talents, interests, and stories of their own wandering.
 
Today, I am so excited to share a guest post from the lovely Linda of My Crafty Home Life. If you don’t already know her, Linda is a DIY, decorating and gardening superstar! Over the past few months, she has become a dear friend and my blogging mentor, offering me great ideas and suggestions. She also has done a lot of traveling so today she is going to share one of her favorite travel experiences – The Chelsea Flower Show…without further ado, I present Linda….
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Hello Wanderer’s, I’m Linda from the blog My Crafty Home Life. Prior to moving to New Jersey, my husband and I had the amazing opportunity of being Expat’s living in London. 

I have so many amazing memories of living abroad. One of my all time favorite outings, was attending the Chelsea Flower Show. This year will be the 100th Anniversary.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the most prestigious garden design and flower event in the UK. It takes place every year, in May. It is so popular that many travel companies offer tour packages to include this event. It is the “who’s who” in landscape and floral design. 

There is a private viewing day for the Royals, press and celebrities. Obviously, my invitation got lost in the mail. I was forced lucky to attend with the rest of civilian life.

The following images are from the Telegraph.

To really appreciate all of this, you need to see how each space starts

Everyone starts with a blank slate….think showhouse for landscape design.
Joe Swift 



Chris Beardshaw 

ABC News



Sarah Price
Thomas Hoblyn



Patricia Fox
These gardens are from the 2012 show. If you have an appreciation for garden design, you would find this event spectacular. And, if you are looking for some fun garden projects or ideas for you own home, come visit my Garden page.
Thanks for letting me share my love of travel and gardening with your readers, Sandy.

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Thank YOU Linda, for sharing the Chelsea Flower Show with us…one more thing to add to that growing “must see” list! 

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  1. Ah, what gorgeous photos Linda … now I am seeing where some of your inspiration has been coming from! Nice to meet you Sandy! xo kim

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  2. Oh Sandy,

    WHAT A BREATH OF FRESH AIR TODAY! I have never been to England, only France. But the gardens are so invigorating and I can only imagine that the Brits are EXPERTS at making each garden space the most lovely you could ever set your eyes on. You lived in London for a time? We are originally from Los Angeles, but lived in Boston, Mass. and now reside in the Midwest. I lived in France for a time and was that ever so fun!

    Enjoy your day and let's keep dreaming of spring! Anita

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  4. Ex Pats living in London??? Linda you lucky girl, what an experience!!! The Garden show looks amazing and would certainly be a good reason to make a trip to London. Sandy, I look forward to finding out more about your travels and travel tips so I am following along via Facebook!
    Cathy @ Room Rx

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  9. What a phenomenal show, I had NO idea. Yes, Linda is doing her own garden show at her lovely home in NJ. So nice to find you Sandy, and following you now. Best of luck!
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  12. I've been to a flower show in Philly once which was beautiful, but clearly that was junior varsity compared to this. I have relatives in England so I'm going to have to coordinate something.

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  16. Hi, Linda! Hi, Sandy! It's bitterly cold in DC with freezing rain. I'm enjoying this guest post on this dreary Monday AM. One of my favorite garden shows in the world!! Linda, you must share more on your experiences abroad in the UK.
    Warm greetings,
    Loi
    Tone on Tone

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  24. Sandy,
    I feel like I just dropped in on a garden party….so fun!!!

    I'm a "garden club" member and am headed into the city tomorrow to tour the GCA (Garden Club of America) headquarters….I'm a bit of a newbie but I am enamored by flowers and everything that surrounds them!

    xoxo Elizabeth

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    • Thanks for dropping in and joining us!! Have fun in the city…I am looking forward to one of your beautiful posts about your trip to the GCA headquarters. Enjoy your day!

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  25. If I could keep any plant alive I pray my gardens would like these. So freaking fab. Had no idea Linda lived across the pond? The things ya learn. So happy to have found you via Linda as well who is quite possibly the blogger mentor/friend of the decade! Love her. Best of luck Sandy.

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