It feels as if the garden is just beginning to pull itself round when the Chelsea
flower show comes roaring along with its sumptuous displays of plants,
flowers and designer surprises. How do they do it? As well as our
May madness promotion, we like to think there are plenty of nice surprises
at Cannock Gardens too.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show:
Mon 19th to Fri 23rd - 12.30pm BBC1
Mon 19th to Fri 23rd - 8pm BBC2

Official RHS Chelsea Flower Show website:
www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea

Antique Gold Sundial. Made from aluminium with a weighty cast iron base. It’s 25 % off to the end of May.*

Enjoy the dappled light under the foliage of your trees. This delightful tree bench is a great way to make the most of our natural features.*

1. Originally called the 'Royal Horticultural Society's
Great Spring Show', first held in 1862
2. During show week, 49,000 glasses of Pimms, 5,000 bottles of champagne, 54,000 cups of tea and coffee and 28,000 sandwiches are sold
3. In 2005 the show was increased from four days
to five days due to its popularity
4. Several members of the Royal Family attend an exclusive evening preview of the show.
5. New plant varieties are often launched at the show and it is the place to catch emerging garden trends.

44 show gardens will compete for: The President's award (the presidents favourite), The Best Show Garden Award, The Best City Garden Award, The Best Chic Garden Award, The Best Courtyard
Garden Award.

157,000 visitors will see over 600 competitors from all around the world battling it out for four grades of medals awarded. There is no limit to the number of medals the judges can award. They are: Gold, Silver-Gilt, Silver, Bronze.

Inspire to have the modern garden? Perfer classics? Here's a few products to get you on your way...

An exquisite, polished 2.1m polished stainless steel reflecting architectural sculpture that reaches into the sky. Best placed in a lawn or gravel the shaft of light’s unique shape will have a remarkable impact on its surroundings.

A beautiful modern styled garden furniture set from Campalazzo. The rectangular table and six chairs are made using a strong aluminium frame covered in flexmesh – a high quality resin-weave. It is comfortable, remarkably tough and has a 2 year manufacturers guarantee.