Fond memorial to Peter Seabrook
Amateur Gardening|June 25, 2022
Peter’s effects and “Peter Seabrook’ sweet peas on his memorial bench
Fond memorial to Peter Seabrook

THE first Chelsea Flower Show without Peter Seabrook was always going to be a strange event. The absence of gardening’s most irrepressible character was commented on by many.

This year, his ubiquitous floral display was replaced by a touching memorial featuring a garden bench with his trademark straw hat, gumboots, sunflower tie and overalls.

There was also a bouquet of sweet peas named in his honour and later presented to The Queen when she made her customary tour of the Great Pavilion.

This story is from the June 25, 2022 edition of Amateur Gardening.

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