Situated at the heart of England, on the river Leam that gives the town its name, Royal Leamington Spa is a town known for its waters taken by the “great and the good” since the end of the 18^th century.  Queen Victoria had visited the town in 1830 while still a princess and granted the town the Royal suffix in 1838. The popularity of the waters fuelled the prosperity of the town and the building of the gardens, river walk and some elegant, wide boulevards, leaving us with a beautiful blend of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

Being my home town, I have a particular affection for Leamington and although the town is now better known as an elegant shopping destination, it’s history as a garden town, in the original sense of the word, is being revived.

Local florist and designer Sarah Horne has won three Gold medals alongside silver gilt and 2 bronze at The Chelsea Flower Show and the prestigious title of Chelsea Florist of the Year 2011. She is one of the leading forces, along side garden designer Debbie Cooke, behind a bid to bring Leamington Spa to the Chelsea Flower Show Great Pavilion this year.

This vent celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Pump room gardens and the exhibit will return to Leamington to launch the annual flower festival, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Pump room gardens. The exhibit will return to Leamington to launch the annual flower festival which this year will celebrate the town’s on-going association with beautiful gardens.  The design will capture the essence of the town with its sophisticated Regency exterior with plantings to reflect the different areas of Leamington including a water element to reflect the river, lake and fountains associated with this beautiful spa town.

See more on http://www.bloomingleamington.com and if you are inspired to help with time, knowledge or money contact them to lend a hand.