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Secret weapon of Chelsea record holders - A canny nurseryman and a very large fridge...<br />
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1989 - Ricky consults his 50 years of notes on the vagaries of the British climate.<br />
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Life in the freezer - Ricky Dorlay of Hilliers Nurseries near Romsey in Hampshire is in charge of preparing the plants for the companies historic attempt at a 70th successive Gold Medal at the Chelsea flower show next week.<br />
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Rickys intricate task each year is to ensure that the diverse range of tree's and shrubs for the Hilliers stand arrive at the show in peak condition - and this huge fridge is used to 'hold back' the plants so they dont bloom to early. <br />
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But with Ricky's 50 years of experience the company looks set to secure a record 70th straight gold.

BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)
Pic: PhilYeomans/BNPS

Secret weapon of Chelsea record holders - A canny nurseryman and a very large fridge...

1989 - Ricky consults his 50 years of notes on the vagaries of the British climate.

Life in the freezer - Ricky Dorlay of Hilliers Nurseries near Romsey in Hampshire is in charge of preparing the plants for the companies historic attempt at a 70th successive Gold Medal at the Chelsea flower show next week.

Rickys intricate task each year is to ensure that the diverse range of tree's and shrubs for the Hilliers stand arrive at the show in peak condition - and this huge fridge is used to 'hold back' the plants so they dont bloom to early.

But with Ricky's 50 years of experience the company looks set to secure a record 70th straight gold.