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Three hundred come for tea!

Leydens, the private home and gardens of Roger and Jeanette, was open to the public on Sunday 9th August for the couple’s annual NGS Garden Open event.
Over 300 visitors came to see the new and improved grounds, which raised in excess of £1,500 for the charity on admissions, donations, tea and cake.
Despite a busy schedule [...]

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Chelsea 2009 Press Coverage

Which are the best gardens to see?
Everyone will have their own view of the gardens which are designed for different spaces such as show, urban and courtyard. Among the most talked about this year are 13-gold medal winning Jekka McVicar’s herb garden: the Power of Plants, [...]

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Roger Scoops Silver-Gilt (and a Royal Visit)

Roger Platts’ inspired floral exhibit at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show has won a Silver-Gilt Medal for its English charm and Best of British planting.
Roger is delighted to pick up his ninth major flower show award for his design ‘A Plantsman Palette’.
“I am thrilled to get a Silver-Gilt for my floral exhibit,” says the Kent [...]

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  • 'Roger Platts' breathtaking celebration of 75 years of the Nationals Gardens Scheme, was wholly embraced by the public and TV viewers alike.’

    by SUNDAY EXPRESS