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Penny, Rod & Tim

Chelsea sometimes gives you the opportunity to meet your heroes, but often it’s someone else who catches your eye.

 #redwoodstone #chelseathroughtheyears #chelseaflowershow #rodstewart #RHSVirtualChelsea #RHSHampton

Chris Robshaw & I

I’ve known Chris Robshaw, Ex England Rugby captain, since he and my son played for the same school team from ages 11 to 18. I feel I can continue to call him Chris but he still calls me Mr Redwood though, which I’m trying to beat out of him.

#chelseaflowershow #chelseathroughtheyears #redwoodstone #gardenfollies #chrisrobshaw #chelseastand #gardendesign #gardens #RHSVirtualChelsea #RHSHampton

Ringo

When Ringo Starr called on for the third year running we had to politely ask him to leave, explaining our three stikes and out rule. If you don’t buy on the first couple of visits…..luckily he got the joke and quickly blamed his missus.

#ringostar #chelseaflowershow #chelseaflowershowthroughtheyears #redwoodstone #gardenfollies #gothicfolly #RHSVirtualChelsea #RHSHampton

Royals:

Prince Philip's Font close-up

Large FontDid I tell you about the time Prince Philip walked past our display, spotted our Font and quipped, “Which Church did you nick that from”? I said I though it might have been one of his!

#chelseathroughtheyears #redwoodstone #princephilip #chelseaflowershow #gardenfolly #RHSVirtualChelsea #RHSHampton

Queen's Font

I hope she hasn’t spotted the Mediaeval Font too, ‘cos they really are her churches – perhaps Philip tipped her off.

#chelseaflowershow #chelseathroughtheyears #redwoodstone #hrh #font #gardenfont #thequeen #gardenfolly #rhs #RHSVirtualChelsea #RHSHampton

William & Kate

Getting a good photo is all down to being in the right place at the right time. In 2016 I happened to be checking up on the follies we built for Peter Beales Roses when this opportunity arose – much to Ian’s delight.

#williamandkate #peterbealesroses #chelseaflowershow #chelseathroughtheyears #redwoodstone #follies #gardenfolly #gothicfolly #RHSVirtualChelsea #RHSHampton

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