The best of RHS Chelsea Flower Show
5/20/202629 min
The highlight of the horticultural calendar is back. This week, we’re bringing you the very best of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We speak to designer Darren Hawkes about The Lady Garden Foundation’s 'Silent No More' garden, and how outdoor spaces can be designed to encourage conversation and connection. Growers and exhibitors from the Great Pavilion share their favourite plants, must-see showstoppers, and expert tips on everything from getting the most out of your hostas to creating natural dyes at home. We also meet Joe and Laura Carey, designers of Addleshaw Goddard: Flourish in the City, to explore London’s rich botanical history and discover how even the smallest urban gardens can become truly striking spaces. Plus, we take a look at the cutting-edge horticultural science showcased at the GreenSTEM exhibit. Whether you’re heading to Chelsea this year or simply looking for expert growing advice and fresh inspiration from some of the world’s leading designers and growers, there’s something here for everyone. Hosts: Jenny Laville, Tom Howard, Gareth Richards Links: RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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First 90 secondsJennie Laville· Host0:00
[classical music] For one extraordinary week, the grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea are transformed into a living showcase of creativity and craftsmanship, bursting with breathtaking gardens, remarkable planting, pioneering ideas, and the people shaping the future of horticulture. Welcome to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, proudly sponsored by Range Rover.
Speaker 20:23
I'm Rob Brydon, and I'm excited to see beautifully designed gardens. But if I'm being very honest, I'm also excited to see garden gadgets.
Angellica Bell· Soundbite0:36
Hi, I'm Angellica Bell. It's amazing to be here again, and it's amazing to see how the gardens grow, develop, the ideas.
Bill Bailey· Soundbite0:44
Hello, my name's Bill Bailey. And what gardening does, it teaches you to slow down a little bit 'cause it teaches us all about patience, which is really lovely.
Marlene Klaas· Soundbite0:52
My name is Marlene Klaas. I'm loving being at Chelsea. Just get a real feel of what it would be like to, um, have that garden in your house. We can dream.
Jim Carter· Soundbite1:00
Hello, I'm Jim Carter, and I'm at the Chelsea Flower Show. I'm completely overexcited, so I'm taking notes of plants that I love and looking forward to a, a great day.
Jennie Laville· Host1:09
I'm Jennie Laville, and in this special RHS Chelsea Flower Show episode, we'll be exploring the unforgettable moments, inspiring stories, and stunning spaces that make RHS Chelsea so special, from the show gardens lining Main Avenue to the incredible displays inside the Great Pavilion. And joining me to explore it all are Gareth Richards and Tom Howard.