Barbados wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show 2024

Barbados: The Horticultural Society of Barbados' display at the Chelsea Flower Show 2024 immersed visitors in the vibrant rhythms and colors of Barbadian culture. The society participated in this year's event under the theme, "Ahoy! Barbados Landship 1864."

This year, the island secured its 22nd gold at the Chelsea Flower Show, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Barbados.

The Barbados Horticultural Society, located at Balls, Christ Church, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting gardening and horticulture in Barbados.

The team made a huge garden using a variety of flowers, including pineapple plants and variegated Monstera, which eventually made them secure this huge victory while taking the country's name to new heights.

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According to the information, this exhibition paid homage to the vibrant cultural heritage of the Barbados Landship. The display showcased a replica of a boat with indigenous flowers uniquely cultivated on the island of Barbados. It demonstrated magnificent blooms while giving exhibitors inspiring ideas, which they took home.

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. collaborated with the Horticultural Society for this year's show while partnering with Lord Simon Woolley of Woodford, whose mother is also Barbadian. Lord Woolley is the only Lord having Barbadian heritage and the first person of Afro-Caribbean descent to head Oxbridge College.

The Chief Operations Officer of BTMI Cheryl Carter expressed excitement about this collaboration and said that the RHS Chelsea Flower Show provides a unique platform to showcase the island's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. She noted that team is proud to support the Barbados Horticultural Society's efforts in highlighting the island's traditions and contributions through their wonderful display.

"The exhibit transported visitors to the vibrant rhythms and colors of Barbadian culture," she added.

On the other hand, another Caribbean nation, Grenada won its 17th gold at the RHS' Chelsea Flower Show in London. Grenada also won the prestigious President's Choice Award.