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	Reproduced compliments of The Nation News MAY 2005 THERE WAS a golden champagne celebration in London, England, when it was announced that Barbados had again won a gold award at the Royal Horticultural Society's annual Chelsea Flower Show 2005. The team toasted Barbados' 12th top award in the 18 years it has been competing in this highly promoted showcase of flower arrangements from several countries of the world. < Read more >
Governor-General Sir Clifford Husbands (right) admiring one of the many breathtaking floral arrangements on show at the Barbados Horticultural Society’s Garden and Flower Show with the society’s president, Victor Roach. Governor-General Sir Clifford Husbands (right) admiring one of the many breathtaking floral arrangements on show at the Barbados Horticultural Society’s Garden and Flower Show with the society’s president, Victor Roach
	The two-day show is held at Balls Plantation, Christ Church. Complments of the Nation News Contact us for information about next years event

Over the past decades Barbados has achieved some astounding results at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in England. Every year the Barbados Horticultural Society, led by gardeners Audrey Thomas and Jean Robinson, have represented Barbados, winning 10 Gold medals over the last 13 years!
	This is it! The exhibit at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London late last month that took Barbados back to the top with yet another gold medal. The exhibit, which took four-and-a-half days to construct by the Barbados Horticultural Society, was titled Flowers & Fibers and incorporated fibres from The Bearded Fig Tree, Khus Khus grass, and weavings of Khus Khus and pandanus.

All material was shipped from Barbados to England, compliments British Airways, a major supporter of the country’s efforts at the show since 1988.

Compliments of the Nation News

President of the Barbados Horticultural Society, Victor Roach, was elated at the achievement.

He said: “It put us back in the top of the winners’ row of the show which is very prestigious to Barbados. It means we are still outstanding in our performance at Chelsea and it still has the impact of adding to our tourism product.”

Visit our and colourful Chelsea Flower Show photo album, dating back to 1988! Click

The Barbados Horticultural Society in association with the Caribzones group of websites, was host to a lively lecture and slide show at the society's Balls Plantation headquarters. Gwyn Perry renowned British horticulturalist, illustrated her interesting and informative lecture with a wide variety of slides depicting 'The glory of British gardens'. Experience the thrill of going places that even some locals haven't seen, but don't go without an experienced 'Eco Tour Guide' to show you nature's treasures! Below is a selection of Barbados' horticultural treasures
	Flower Forest Discover Barbados' beautiful gardens a lovely morning hike A comment from the visitors book sums it all up... 'If I owned Paradise and Flower Forest I would rent Paradise and live in flower Forest' Click to visit this wonderful garden
Orchid World Discover Barbados' beautiful gardens a lovely morning hike The dream of horticulturalist and plants-man Richard Coughlan who was trained at London's Kew Gardens and was instrumental in landscaping the Flower Forest. Click to visit this lovely garden
	Andromeda Botanica Gardens Created as a private garden, on an Atlantic hillside, in the mid 1950s, this five acre haven perched on a cliff overlooking the east coast has grown to become one of the most acclaimed botanic gardens in the region Click to view

Just north of Mount Hillaby you will find the last remaining area covered in the primary rainforest that once covered our island.


Upon entering the dense forest the high humidity brings about the realisation that this is a different world, with a radically different ecosystem.
Wandering through this ancient forest is a fascinating experience, surrounded by lianas, silk cotton, jack-in-the box and magnificent mahogany trees. The tall locust trees grow as high as thirty metres. Vines string and weave their way around the canopy.
Take in the natural beauty and wildlife before joining the 21st century again!

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