Esteemed selections of gardens at Chelsea Flower Show, chosen by our diligent website crew
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With the RHS handing out their prizes, and the anticipation building for the Best Show Garden and People's Choice Award, the our website team have been busy picking their favorites. Do you agree? Share your thoughts on our Facebook, Instagram, or X pages!
Our Picks
(Editor's Pick by Stephanie Mahon)
The Hospitalfield Arts Garden, designed by Nigel Dunnett, caught my eye immediately. Those sandy mounds, treated to look like Corten steel (I'm stealing this idea!), were not only visually arresting and inspiring for those gardening on slopes, but they created various habitats for different plants. It made me yearn for a trip to the Gower for some dune botanizing, and to add a sparky artist's hut to my own garden. I was drawn to its graphic, structural, and fun design.
Commissioning Content Editor's Choice - Veronica Peerless
Nigel Dunnett's Hospitalfield Arts garden was my personal favorite among the large show gardens. I was also impressed by the Avanade Intelligent Garden, but I'm always drawn to the smaller gardens, which showcase what can be achieved in a compact space. The SongBird Survival garden was a standout for me, as it spotlighted the decline of UK songbirds and offered inspiration for how gardeners can help. I particularly loved the pink dandelion and the dusky pink Semiaquilegia ecalarata.
Art Director's Pick - David Grenham
I couldn't decide between Nigel Dunnett's sand dunes and Kazuyuki Ishihara's Cha No Niwa - Japanese Tea Garden. But in the end, I chose Cha No Niwa. It was an oasis of peace and tranquility amid the bustle of Chelsea Press day. The compromise and craftsmanship were evident in every element, from the placement of each stone to the traditional tea house. It was truly a perfect haven.
Content Assistant's Choice - Alice Tuffery
The ADHD Foundation Garden designed by Kate Terry stood out to me for its unique use of rusted metal umbrellas suspended from the branches of a curved hornbeam tree. This neurodiverse-inspired garden, with its emphasis on individuality, featured unusual plants and a self-supporting climbing hydrangea representing those living with neurodiversity. The central reflection pool and curved bench added to the serenity of the space.
Deputy Art Editor's Pick - Niki Goss
The Save For a Rainy Day Garden designed by Baz Grainger was a striking display of adaptability to a changing climate. The cantilevered pergola made from wooden troughs to catch water, the drought-tolerant and flood-resilient planting, and the soft terracotta and rust colors made it a garden for the future. It offers hope that even in the face of extreme weather, we can create beautiful, innovative spaces.
Digital Editor's Pick - Daisy Bowie-Sell
I was drawn to the tiny yet mighty C6 Balcony and Container garden, which demonstrated how even the tiniest spaces can make a difference. C6 sequesters 1200kg+ carbon and provides storage for 450L of rainwater, all while offering a vibrant, unruly display of plants. This garden reminded me that small acts can have a meaningful impact.
Production Editor's Pick - Juliet Giles
Jo Thompson's Glasshouse Garden for social enterprise The Glasshouse was a beautiful and innovative space. Inspired by the mission to help women in prison rebuild their lives through horticultural training, this garden featured roses in bold shades and an intricate mix of textural planting that emphasized female strength and resilience. It was a truly sensory garden filled with scent, color, and the calming sound of water.
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History of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has a rich history dating back to 1862 when it was known as the RHS Great Spring Show. Initially, it was held in a large tent at the RHS garden in Kensington, but in 1913, it moved to its current site at Royal Hospital Chelsea where it has been held annually, except during the two World Wars.
Renowned for its commitment to horticultural excellence, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show attracts over 145,000 visitors each year. Featuring various garden designs, floral marquees, and royal connections, this event continues to be a highlight of the gardening calendar worldwide.
1. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, a spectacle for green thumbs, boasts a rich history dating back to 1862, when it was known as the RHS Great Spring Show.
2. Each year, the show attracts over 145,000 visitors who are enamored by the various garden designs, floral marquees, and royal connections, making it a highlight of the global gardening calendar.
3. This year,，amidst the anticipation for the Best Show Garden and People's Choice Award, our website team has been scouring the vibrant gardens of RHS Chelsea, compiling a list of must-see gardens and features.
4. Nigel Dunnett's Hospitalfield Arts Garden, with its captivating sand dunes styled to resemble Corten steel, is making waves in the horticulture world, offering inspiration for both gardeners with sloping landscapes and those fascinated by structure and design.
5. Meanwhile, the ADHD Foundation Garden, a neurodiverse-inspired space featuring unique metal umbrellas and an emphasis on individuality, showcases a strikingly serene reflection pool and curved bench.
6. From the small yet mighty C6 Balcony and Container garden that demonstrates the importance of making a difference, regardless of space, to the Glasshouse Garden dedicated to horticultural training for women in prison, RHS Chelsea offers a refreshing fusion of nature, lifestyle, and home-and-garden innovation, attracting garden enthusiasts from around the world.
