UK produce was celebrated at the Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday, when the Growing Britain display received its first President’s Award and its 11th consecutive gold medal.
The display, which was packed full of fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, plants and herbs all grown by National Farmers’ Union (NFU) members, was created by a team of florists and growers.
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) president Peter Buckley gave the British growers’ display his personal recognition above dozens of entries that had received gold medals.
Display designer Penny Riley said: “NFU members have a great track record at Chelsea and we are very pleased with these awards. Everybody loves how the fruit and vegetables are mixed with plants and flowers to create an eye-catching display. The produce is very much the star of the show.”
Growers on the stand handed out leaflets to promote UK-grown fruit and vegetables, flowers and plants.
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