Royals and celebrities to enjoy sneak peak of Chelsea Flower Show – including quirky garden gnomes
Royals and celebrities are getting an exclusive preview of the Chelsea Flower Show, which features gardens celebrating British landscapes. This year, the show has lifted its ban on garden gnomes, allowing decorated figures by famous personalities to be auctioned for charity. The event has sold out before opening to the public, highlighting its popularity and significance.
- ▪The Chelsea Flower Show is showcasing gardens that celebrate British landscapes and communities.
- ▪For the second time in its history, the show has lifted its ban on garden gnomes.
- ▪Celebrities have decorated gnomes that will be auctioned to support the RHS's school gardening campaign.
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