Audio slideshow: Chelsea 2009

The world famous annual flower show is open for another year - packed with bright blooms, stunning show gardens and pliable plasticine.

Take a tour - and experience the sights and sounds from Chelsea this year.

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Not all images have captions. Music courtesy KPM Music.
Slideshow by Paul Kerley. Publication date 19 May 2009.

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