Did you Know?

The ‘Queen of Spain’ visits Jersey every year?
Along with swallowtails and an abundance of other butterflies that are drawn to the island by a staggering floral tapestry.

The mild climate and rich soil are so ideal...
you will often see flowers long before they blossom at home; such as mimosas in February and agapanthus in July.

The Jersey Battle of Flowers is now over 100 years old…
and was first staged in 1902 to celebrate the coronation of King Edward VII

Which Hollywood ‘Great’ took part in the Battle of Flowers in 1912?
The late great 'Clown' Charlie Chaplin was one of the first personalities to appear in the parade.

Why does Jersey have moles and Guernsey does not?
Because Guernsey separated from France before Jersey did and before moles had time to inhabit it.