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Staff at the National Fruit Collection, at Brogdale Farm, in Faversham, Kent, have their work cut out just now. They are making history by replanting 2,200 different varieties of apple trees in the National Fruit Collection.
The replanting, which takes place once every 25 years, ensures the continuing health of this unique living collection, the largest variety of apples found anywhere in the world.
Designer: Andy Sturgeon
Sponsor: M&G Investments
The official sponsor of the 2012 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, M&G Investments, has commissioned award-winning landscape and garden designer Andy Sturgeon to create a show garden for their third year at the show.
Read more: Inspiration from Arts & Crafts for M&G Chelsea garden
Thorp Perrow Aboretum, not far from the historic town of Bedale in the Yorkshire Dales, is the creation of one man, Sir Leonard Ropner Bt., (1895-1977), who amassed one of the finest private collections of trees in the country.
The 85 acre site, set in over 1000 acres of parkland, was bought by William Ropner Bt., in 1927, but it was to be his son, Sir Leonard, whose passion and love for trees led to the creation of this delightful Aboretum.
Read more: Thorp Perrow Aboretum – Yorkshire Dales Secret Garden
Spending a holiday in an usual or historic building can add a different dimension to a break away from home.
You become immersed in the history and sense of the place and can find yourself enjoying buildings that normally you would never be able to visit let alone stay in.
Thanks to The Landmark Trust, founded in 1965 by the late Sir John Smith and Lady Smith, such a holiday is now a reality. Landmark is a charity that rescues historic buildings, restores them and saves them from neglect and then lets them for holidays. Since its foundation, the charity has saved and restored 190 Landmarks, not only bringing them to new life through restoration and preservation but at the same time providing a unique holiday experience so that others can enjoy them also.
Read more: The Landmark Trust - add a different dimension to your holiday
Every year Laurent-Perrier can be relied upon to produce an award winning garden at RHS Chelsea. For 2012 they will be representing the art of fine craftsmanship with the Laurent-Perrier Bicentenary Garden, designed by Arne Maynard. The garden is inspired by Laurent-Perrier's 200 year heritage of time honoured methods and reputation for creating pioneering champagnes and will showcase exacting attention to detail with traditional and contemporary elements to display an everlasting elegance.
Arne is returning to RHS Chelsea after a 12 year absence – in 2000 in collaboration with Piet Oudolf he achieved Best in Show. - He makes his welcome return with a garden which promises to be a ‘real’ garden with a design that will sustain its splendour all year round. In a true situation the garden is one which would provide a regular supply of cut flowers for the house.
Read more: Laurent-Perrier brings a Timeless Elegance to RHS Chelsea
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced the finalists in the 2012 Britain in Bloom UK Finals. Over 1,000 entries were received for this year’s campaign from which 73 finalists have been selected.RHS Britain in Bloom is the nation's largest environmental campaign and involves more than 200,000 volunteers. It's a campaign that touches all our lives bringing together communities to enhance the look, feel and pride of a place, through gardening and environmental projects.
To reward outstanding achievement in the garden and landscape design profession, the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) is launching a new, annual awards programme, in association with Lorenz Von Ehrens.
Covering all aspects of design, from private domestic gardens to engaging public spaces, the SGD Awards are dedicated to rewarding excellence among landscape and garden designers.
The Awards will be open to Members of the SGD only with the majority open to Fellows (FSGD) and fully registered members (MSGD) of the Society.
In addition, four of the Awards will be open to pre-registered Members and there will be a single Award for student members.
Visitors to the 2012 Philadelphia International Flower Show will be able to enjoy a tropical experience that blends the latest digital technology with the natural beauty and culture of the Hawaiian Islands.There is a new vibe for the 2012 show which will be most evident in the themed gardens. This year's theme "Hawaii: Islands of Aloha" promises the visitor a break from the traditional as the show moves in new directions. Designers have been challenged to achieve new heights, enabling visitors to have fun, learn more and enjoy an exciting experience.
Read more: Philadelphia Show 2012 set to bring a wave of changes
Experts at RHS Garden Wisley, in Surrey, have succeeded in encouraging a rare pink trumpet tree, Tabebuia impetiginosa, to flower profusely in the garden for the first time.
The pink trumpet tree, or pau d’arco meaning "bow stick", is a tree native to Central and South America which, in its natural habitat, can grow as large as 150ft tall. Pink and purple flowers bloom from its branches after the dry season, and the inner bark of the tree is used in folk remedies. Although not scientifically proven, the bark has become so popular that the species is considered endangered.
Chris Beardshaw returns for Chelsea 2012 with a touch of acid!
Furzey Gardens, in Hampshire, will be the inspiration for Chris Beardshaw’s return to RHS Chelsea 2012, with a show garden that is set to buck recent trends.
Chris was last at Chelsea in 2007 and is renowned for his luscious planting schemes. His Chelsea design will be a sloping woodland incorporating a large collection of acid loving species including rhododendrons, azaleas, acers and primulas.
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