Monday, May 23, 2011

Chelsea Tower Show: Vertical gardening is bloomin' marvellous at this year's event







Gardens are beautiful places normally enjoyed on foot.

But two designers at this year's Chelsea Flower Show have taken gardening to new heights with creations suspended in mid-air and the tallest garden structure ever seen at the prestigious event.

The £300,000 tower-block-type structure, pictured right, is designed by gardeners at DIY chain B&Q and has window boxes packed with vibrant blooms whilst the rest is covered in lawn.

It promotes the show's 'grow your own' theme and aims to encourage people to grow food wherever and however we can.

Designer Patrick Collins said the 30 foot garden, in which every plant has associations with food or drink, highlights how people can grow their own food in an urban setting.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1389765/Chelsea-Tower-Show-Vertical-gardening-bloomin-marvellous-years-event.html#ixzz1NA3E3wt7

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