The Season 2023: Hartley Botanic reveals its plans for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
With a new year, comes the British Social Season 2023. We have all the key dates for the big events already in our essential guide, which you can read here. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is always a stunning highlight of the British Summer Social Season calendar and plans are already underway to make it […]
The Season 2022: Raise a glass on the Champagne Pommery Terrace at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon If you are visiting the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week, the Champagne Pommery Terrace is the perfect place to unwind during the day. After browsing the Show Gardens and enjoying the amazing displays in the Great Pavilion, taking a break from the impressive showcases for a glass […]
The Season 2022: Glorious floral displays dazzle visitors in the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Great Pavilion
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has returned to its usual spot in the British Summer Social Season. This year’s show does not disappoint, with a vast array of spectacular displays located in the Chelsea Flower Show Great Pavilion. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the best place to […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022: The Social Diary
Words: Laura Toogood | Photography: Sarah Bacon A host of stars and VIPs attended a Private Viewing of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. There was tremendous excitement as the gates to the Royal Hospital Chelsea opened for this year’s event, which has made a welcome return to its usual spot in the British Summer […]
What to wear to Chelsea Flower Show
The British Summer Social Season has made a welcome return following the pandemic. Events this year are attracting record attendance. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is just around the corner. We have a short guide for those who are attending and starting to give some thought to what to wear to Chelsea Flower Show 2022. […]
The Season 2022: Botanical Rhapsody at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Following on from their medal-winning success at last year’s inaugural houseplant studios, The Edible Bus Stop® return with ‘Botanical Rhapsody’ – an immersive studio offering a sensory experience, to encourage visitors through sound, vision and touch to explore our innate connection with nature. The Edible Bus Stop is London based an award-winning spatial design studio […]
The Season 2022: Champagne Pommery partners with RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Champagne Pommery has been revealed as the Champagne Sponsor for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, bringing together the world’s greatest flower show with one of the world’s favourite champagnes. From 24th to 28th May, visitors to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be able to enjoy a glass of Pommery whilst taking in spectacular garden […]
The Season 2022: Primrose Hall Peonies presents ‘The Enchanting Peony’ at Chelsea Flower Show
Edited By Jon Charles Alec White and the team at Primrose Hall Peonies are thrilled to share their exhibit plans for the Floral Marquee at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. The exhibit has been in the making for the last 12 months with a photoshoot taking place on the nursery last Spring. It has […]
The Season 2022: A preview of the Kate Gould RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden
Edited by Jon Charles Kate Gould has become known as one of the most sought-after garden designers in London. She was encouraged by her parents from a young age and has gone on to win five Chelsea gold medals during her career. At this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, her garden will be known as ‘Out of […]
The Season 2022: The H. Miller Bros announce ‘Alder Hey Urban Foraging Station’ designed for Alder Hey’s Children’s Charity at Chelsea Flower Show
Award-winning designers, Hugh and Howard Miller of H. Miller Bros are delighted to announce their ‘Alder Hey Urban Foraging Station’, designed for Alder Hey’s Children’s Charity in Liverpool, will be showcased at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show between 24-28th May 2022, before being relocated to the children’s hospital as a permanent feature to benefit patients and their families. The garden is mindful of children’s […]
Enjoy a ‘Bed of Roses’ at The Langham during the Chelsea Flower Show
To mark this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, botanical drinks brand Fentimans has partnered with iconic London hotel, The Langham, to create the ‘Bed of Roses’ – a bespoke Rose Lemonade cocktail. Pink roses are synonymous with both The Langham and Fentimans, one is a celebrated flower in every foyer around the world, and the other […]
The Duchess of Cambridge introduces her garden to the Queen at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower show is renowned as one of the most beautiful horticultural events in the world. It showcases innovative garden design, stunning floral displays and a fantastic selection of shops. The preview day of the show took place today and a number of striking gardens were unveiled to those in attendance. Many famous […]
Chelsea Flower Show: Top restaurants celebrate the famous event
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a highlight of the British Summer Social Season. Many of London’s top restaurants celebrate the occasion with floral touches to their menus and decor. Here is our round up of some of the best dining spots to visit during the show… Gaucho Sloane Avenue’s Chelsea in bloom Gaucho Sloane […]
Chelsea Flower Show 2018: Garden and floral highlights
Author: Laura Toogood ¦ Photographer: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is renowned as one of the top social events of The Season. Yesterday, a number of famous faces gathered for a preview of the world class event. While Royalty and celebrities certainly catch the attention of many who attend the show, the real […]
Famous faces gather for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018
Author: Laura Toogood ¦ Photographer: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most prestigious events on the Sloaney Season calendar. It is also a reminder that summer is nearly in full swing and ‘The Season’ has well and truly started. Today, a number of celebrities and VIP guests visited the RHS […]
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018: World’s most famous flower show returns in May
We may still be in the middle of winter, but now that 2018 has arrived, the warm spring days are not a million miles away. The British Social Season 2018 begins in March at Cheltenham Racecourse and Sloaney Season has the lowdown on all of the top events to attend thereafter. One of the highlights […]
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017
Words: Laura Toogood | Pictures: Sarah Bacon The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017 has arrived and it has brought summer with it. The show was bathed in glorious sunshine for the Private Viewing, which hosted a number of superstars and members of the Royal Family. The show has become known as a highlight of the […]
London to bloom during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is only a few weeks away and it is a highlight of the newly launched Sloaney Season, which provides an extensive guide to the most prestigious events of The Season. When the famous flower show comes to London it spreads its love of florals throughout the capital city. Lots of […]
A sunny start to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016
Sarah Bacon reports from the opening day of the Chelsea Flower Show 2016… – The sun shone brightly in London today to mark the start of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016. The event has become one of the most prestigious fixtures to attend in our annual guide to the British Summer Social Season. Celebrities […]
What to wear to the Chelsea Flower Show
Our style guide helps give you some inspiration for what to wear to the Chelsea Flower Show in 2016… – The first part of our British Summer Social Season is whizzing by and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will take place next week. This horticultural extravaganza is one of the most popular events of The Season […]
Belmond and Bowdens design RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s largest ever display
Belmond and Bowdens create a historic first at Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in 2016 with the largest ever display since the show began 102 years ago. A 1920s carriage from Belmond British Pullman sets the scene for a unique exhibition telling the story of discovering plants throughout history. Built in 1929, ‘Zena’ […]
Hotel Xenia launches Chelsea Flower Show Package
By SARAH BACON Hotel Xenia, which is a lovely boutique hotel located on the Cromwell Road in London, has launched a special package for the Chelsea Flower Show and is inviting all horticultural enthusiasts to take advantage of the offering. The hotel is walking distance from the show and there are nearly 100 rooms, including […]
Sloaney TV: A day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is in full swing for 2014. This year’s event started with beautiful sunny skies and warm temperatures, which certainly brought a smile to the faces of guests arriving on Monday. A host of VIPs, familiar faces and press gathered with great excitement for a first glimpse at the various exhibits […]
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show Social Diary
By LAURA TOOGOOD, with additional reporting by SARAH BACON Yesterday, The Sloaney team attended the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. We were fortunate enough to experience the event during a glorious spell of sunshine, which made admiring the vibrant blooms and striking gardens all the more enjoyable. Those following The Sloaney on Twitter were […]
Celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show at Jo Malone
Chelsea Flower Show is nearly upon us and London is really getting into the spirit of the event. At the beginning of May we featured the Intercontinental London Westminster’s delicious Edible Afternoon Tea which also gives guests the opportunity to win tickets to the coveted event. This week, we have some equally exciting news. One […]
Gold Award Winner: Cameron Design House at RHS Chelsea
Bespoke lighting studio Cameron Design House has once again collaborated with award-winning Garden Designer Chris Beardshaw, to create a stunning Show Garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. Winner of the prestigious Gold Award, the Show Garden exudes timeless beauty, impressing both judges and visitors. Part of the ‘Project Giving Back’ initiative, this beautiful show garden […]
The Season 2022: Triple win for Kate Gould at RHS Chelsea
Garden designer Kate Gould has been awarded three awards (including Best Sanctuary Garden) for her contemporary, wellness and lifestyle-themed RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 Sanctuary Garden, ‘Out of the Shadows’. The award-winning, London-based designer caught the attention of the judges with her post-pandemic inspired garden design which packs a huge punch in terms of the lifestyle it delivers, […]
Celebrate RHS Chelsea with the Acqua di Parma Afternoon Tea at Baglioni Hotel London
There has been much excitement around Kensington Palace during recent weeks as a result of the Royal Wedding. The atmosphere is far from fading in our capital city thanks to the arrival of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which is one of the top events of Sloaney Season. Situated in close proximity to Kensington Palace […]
The Ivy Chelsea Garden unveils stunning floral installation by Jenny Packham
Local residents and VIPs gathered at The Ivy Chelsea Garden on Monday to celebrate The Ivy Chelsea Garden’s annual summer party and an exciting collaboration with British designer, Jenny Packham. Guests included Jenny Packham, Chris Jackson and Natasha Jackson, Lily Travers, Caroline Rush, Monica Galetti, Rosanna Falconer, Niomi Smart and Lilah Parsons. They spent the […]
Seedball: Easy to plant wildflowers that will bring your garden to life
March has finally arrived! The ‘Beast from the East’ has certainly made it feel like a long winter this year but the delights of spring are just around the corner. Before we know it, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will have arrived and we will be celebrating florals and garden designs in all their glory. […]
RHS Chelsea: BLOOM Gin Pop Up in Sloane Square in London
A BLOOM Gin Pop Up Bar has arrived in Sloane Square for the duration of the Chelsea Flower Show. The Botanist Bar and Restaurant on Sloane Square has teamed up with the floral gin brand to create two botanical cocktails which will be served at the bar from Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th of May. The Botanist and BLOOM Gin’s al fresco pop-up will be […]
RHS Chelsea: David Austin launches the Roald Dahl rose
Yesterday David Austin hosted a private party at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to announce the launch of several new roses. Guests gathered at the David Austin rose display to sip Bollinger champagne and admire ‘Roald Dahl’. This free-flowing variety comes in a pretty peach colour and the rose marks 100 years since the birth […]
Flower Magic: How to grow wildflowers
The Chelsea Flower Show is only days away and we are channeling our thoughts towards the garden. Previously, roses took centre stage but now it is the turn of wildflowers. This will be welcome news to those who don’t have much time to maintain their garden. However, although they are wild, there are a few things […]
David Harber to preview new sculptures at RHS Chelsea
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is just one of the highly anticipated events that feature on our British Summer Social Season Guide. The occasion is hugely popular for horticultural enthusiasts and those enjoying The Season. This year, renowned sculptor and designer David Harber will once again exhibit his innovative and masterful creations. He will also be launching […]
Wine tasting meets gardening at RHS Chelsea
The RHS Chelsea Flower show is one of our premier events on the British Summer Social Season Guide and it is an occasion not to be missed. As usual, there are plenty of exciting collaborations planned for this year’s show, including the uniting of wine tasting and gardening for one garden. Cloudy Bay, the pioneering winery […]
Surrey Magna Carta anniversary garden to feature at RHS Chelsea
We have enjoyed glimpses of spring over the last few days and this has encouraged us to start looking forward to this year’s schedule of events hosted by the RHS. The Chelsea Flower Show is a highlight on our British Summer Social Season and it has just been announced that the event will welcome the […]
British Social Season dates for 2023 announced
With the start of a New Year comes excitement about the forthcoming British Social Season 2023. It may seem a long way off at the moment, but the British Summer Social Season has expanded over the years. It now starts earlier and finishes later, with a wide variety of events to attend. The Festival at […]
Sarah Bacon – Deputy Editor
Sarah Bacon has worked for The Sloaney since it first launched. She is an experienced video editor and has assisted with the production of Sloaney TV. Sarah also supports articles as an in-house photographer. She has photographed many of the leading events on the British Summer Social Season Guide, such as the RHS Chelsea Flower […]
The Roof Terrace at The Sloane opens
As flowers bloom and leaves on trees start to breathe fresh new life into the landscape, longer days and warmer temperatures ensure the promise that summer is on its way. The Roof Terrace at The Sloane has just re-opened and unveiled its new vibrant menu to celebrate al fresco dining at its finest. This will be a […]
Badminton Horse Trials Trot Up 2022: The Fashion Report
Wow – what a fantastic start to Badminton Horse Trials! It feels so good to be back and the sun was certainly shining brightly down on Badminton House this afternoon for the First Horse Inspection. A huge number of spectators gathered to catch a glimpse of the competitors and admire the horse and rider combinations […]
