Alan Titchmarsh presents an exclusive preview of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show from the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. On the eve of the opening day, there is a first look at the show gardens and the floral exhibits in the great pavilion. Also, the emotional inspiration that lies behind the garden of one Italian designer making his Chelsea debut.
Alan Titchmarsh, Nicki Chapman and the team present a one-hour programme from the celebrated Royal Hospital grounds as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show week kicks off. Alan and Joe Swift get away from it all in gardens that pay tribute to some of the nation's favourite holiday destinations, both in the UK and abroad. There is also a chance to go behind the scenes during the build-up to the show with the Royal Horticultural Society's show manager.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift are at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, reflecting upon the Britons' national obsession with gardening. There is a look at the overseas designers putting their own spin on the quintessential English gardening style and a preview of a garden that boasts some very strange planting schemes. Plus a special Chelsea report from a gardening celebrity, which includes an exclusive look at their own private garden.
It is medals day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon are up early to share all the excitement and heartache as the judges give their verdict.
It is judgement day at the Chelsea Flower Show. After months of hard work in pursuit of horticultural perfection, the designers and exhibitors face the judges' critical eyes. As the all-important medals are announced, Alan Titchmarsh and the team have the latest news from the flower show.
The pulling power of plants is examined in this edition, presented by Andy Sturgeon and Nicki Chapman. Andy gives a master class on how to design with plants, and there is a tribute to the current West End show Calendar Girls, with a cheeky, year-long look at floral displays for every season.
A look at some of the world's most threatened plants, as Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift host another visit to RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They are joined by gardening presenter Christine Walden, who learns more about an exhibit in the Great Pavilion which is helping to guarantee the future of the planet. There is also a chance to catch up with the RHS show manager as the cameras follow her hectic schedule in the build-up to opening.
A feast for the senses is on offer as Chelsea celebrates the appeal of plants to all five senses. While Carol Klein looks at the lingering perfumes of the Great Pavilion, Rachel de Thame meets Zita Elze, the Brazilian florist who literally paints with flowers. Plus presenter and comedian Liza Tarbuck joins Alan on the sofa to give her own overview of the show as well as a private look at her garden.
Chapman and Andy Sturgeon look at what is hot in horticulture.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift examine the latest gardening trends to emerge from the Chelsea Flower Show, plus an exclusive look at the private garden of politician and passionate gardener Ken Livingstone as he visits the show.
Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon meet the seasoned veterans and the new recruits working at the 2009 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. And with the show now open to the general public, it is time to see what plants are catching visitors' eyes.
A growing passion for gardening is on the menu at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift learn how plants have been instrumental in changing the careers of several exhibitors. The RHS show manager also shares her thoughts on the challenges different exhibitors can bring her in the weeks leading to the event.
Every year Chelsea attracts a very mixed bunch of people, united in a common obsession for plants. As the 2009 flower show nears its end, Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift celebrate those exhibitors and designers who have come together from all walks of life to create this week-long floral extravaganza. Also, an exclusive peek over the garden fence into another garden owned by a well-known celebrity.
As the sun sets and the flowers fade on another Chelsea Flower Show, Alan Titchmarsh and the team look back at the highlights.
Alan Titchmarsh presents an exclusive preview of the 88th RHS Chelsea Flower Show, from the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. As the designers put their finishing touches to their displays, we get a first look at the show gardens and exhibits in the great pavilion. Also, a journey to Norway where gardening on the very edge of the Arctic Circle has provided the inspiration for one Chelsea designer.
As the 88th RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens its doors for another year, Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon lead the morning coverage of the show live from the Royal Hospital grounds. Here they look at the tricks and techniques employed by exhibitors with designs on a prestigious gold medal.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift look at the front runners in the race for this year's medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Gardener and One Show presenter Christine Walkden is also at the show - taking her own trip down memory lane in the Great Pavilion, where she encounters the flowers that have influenced her career.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift launch coverage of the floral celebration from the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. There's an air of romance around 2010's proceedings, with many designers adding a touch of glamour to their show gardens. Joe meets the designer bringing the first multi-million pound garden to Chelsea, and there's a profile of acclaimed designer Roger Platts, returning to build his first garden in eight years.
Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon are out early to capture the excitement and heartache as the RHS judges award the much-coveted medals.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift host coverage of the floral celebration from the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea. It's judgement day: after months of hard work in pursuit of horticultural perfection, the designers and exhibitors face the judges' critical eye. Also, the programme travels to Provence with a designer searching for authentic garden artefacts.
The power of plants is put under the microscope, as Andy Sturgeon and Nicki Chapman present more coverage from the Chelsea Flower Show. There's also a visit to the largest show garden ever built at Chelsea, designed to highlight all the uses plants can provide. And garden writer James Alexander Sinclair offers his own unique guide to growing fruit.
The top twenty plants of Chelsea 2010 are profiled, as writer and plant hunter Roy Lancaster joins Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift to explain why each plant was chosen. And Christine Walkden is back in the great Pavilion, celebrating the enduring appeal of the garden pink.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift take viewers around the floral world as part of Chelsea's celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity. There's an entertaining journey through plant species from northern coniferous zones to the tropical rainforests, including a visit to South Africa's famous Kirstenbosch botanic gardens to see the stunning proteas that have been grown for Chelsea. Alan chats to some of the UK's celebrity visitors pledging support to the International Year of Biodiversity.
Looking for all that's hip in horticulture, Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon continue live coverage from the world's most prestigious flower show.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift examine the latest gardening trends to emerge from 2010's Chelsea Flower Show. Plus, book a reservation with Raymond Blanc as the secret ingredients behind the kitchen garden of this world-famous chef are revealed.
Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon celebrate the people behind the scenes that make Chelsea one of the greatest flower shows in the horticultural world. There's a tribute to the young generation of gardeners and designers cutting their teeth at the show for the first time. And Andy talks to designers Jane Owen and Anne Marie Powell, who have chosen to highlight the plight of our tropical rain forests by building one in the Royal Hospital grounds - with help from a group of ladies from Cameroon.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift celebrate optimism in UK horticulture with a look at the Chelsea nurserymen celebrating new-found success. Actor John Challis - Boycie from Only Fools and Horses - joins Alan to talk about his gardening passions, from a love of rambling roses to the romantic influences he brings to his own garden design. Joe visits the city council which has created a stunning floral tribute to the life-saving air ambulance service that brings injured troops to hospital.
As the sun sets on another Chelsea Flower Show, Alan Titchmarsh and the team look back at the highlights of 2010's event. It's also the day of the 'big sell off', when members of the public can take home their very own piece of the show.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift take a first peek at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show 2011 in this exclusive preview of the event. With show opening only hours away, they are joined by Andy Sturgeon, Nicki Chapman and Christine Walkden to see what horticulture's finest are exhibiting this year. Plus they reveal the behind-the-scenes preparation that designers, landscapers and nursery folk do in order to exhibit at the most prestigious event in the gardening calendar.
It is the start of the 89th Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show, and presenters Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon kick off the week with a look at some of the show-stopping exhibits delighting the celebrity crowds this year. From high-rise vegetable towers to fantasy floating gardens, and even the promise of a baby gorilla, this year's event has some sensational surprises.
There is more than just a nod to the arts as Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift look at the Chelsea exhibitors who have been inspired by some of Britain's greatest writers and artists. Barbara Hepworth, Dylan Thomas, Turner and David Hockney are just some of the figures represented at the show. Gardening writer and presenter Christine Walkden joins the team to look at one of the nation's favourite flowers, the rose.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift launch a week of Chelsea celebrations with a look at the designers paying tribute to the lyrical landscapes of the world. As the Royal Hospital opens its gates to this year's celebrity visitors, the show team traces the gardens inspired by a host of different areas of the world, from the countryside of Japan's Nagasaki to the Welsh estuary. There's news and views on the show from this year's famous faces and a report on the Queen's customary visit to the flower show.
It is medals day at the Royal Horticultural Society's 89th Chelsea Flower Show. Nicki Chapman is up at dawn to discover who has won what as the medals are handed out. Andy Sturgeon is joined by Toby Buckland and Carol Klein to take a closer look at the gold medal winning show gardens and exhibits in the Great Pavilion. With 'grow your own' being big at this year's show, Nigel Slater rustles up a simple salad and tells Nicki why he loves this event. Plus, the 2011 Young Florist of the Year is revealed.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift talk to the gold-medal-winning designers and reveal who has won Chelsea's prestigious Best in Show award. Rachel De Thame finds out what it takes to win gold in the Great Pavilion and Nigel Slater gives an exclusive look around the kitchen garden at his home in London.
The contenders for Chelsea Plant of the Year are put under the spotlight, as Andy Sturgeon and Nicki Chapman profile the real stars of the show: the plants. Andy looks at the perfect planting schemes in the show gardens this year, and there is a master class on the key plants needed for a successful cut flower garden.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift host a 90-minute special charting the evolution of the modern mixed border from late Victorian times to the present day. Alan talks to designer Nigel Dunnett about his garden, inspired by the Victorian writer and gardener William Robinson, whilst special guest Laurence Llewellyn Bowen looks at the influence of nature on William Morris, one of the key personalities behind the Arts and Crafts movement.
Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon take a closer look at the themes and trends dominating this year's show. The 2011 Chelsea Product of the Year is announced, and the team find out who has been crowned Florist of the Year. Poet and keen gardener Pam Ayres turns guest reporter, seeking out the wildlife-friendly areas of the show.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift discover how water, sculpture and wildflowers are dominating the exhibits at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Chris Beardshaw is in the show gardens to discover radical ideas for the future of horticulture, whilst Pam Ayres opens the doors to her home and private wildlife-friendly garden. Also, Bunny Guinness explains the thoughts behind her modern take on a kitchen garden.
'Take home Chelsea' is the theme for the final lunchtime visit to the show. Presenters Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon host a half hour packed with designing, planting and caring for every type of garden. Andy also takes time out in the Great Pavilion to offer advice on the best indoor plants for every room in the house.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift celebrate Chelsea's horticultural heroes in a second extended special from the Royal Hospital Grounds. Alan meets the Australian nursery who are recreating the voyage of plant hunter Sir Joseph Banks in a plant-packed show garden. Modern-day plant collector Tom Hart Dyke joins the team to seek out some of his favourite floral exhibits in the Great Pavilion, and writer and broadcaster John Humphrys joins Alan to talk about a passion for gardening which started when he was a teenager.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift round off their glorious week at the Chelsea Flower Show by enjoying the famous plant sell-off. We find out which show garden has been voted the best in The Peoples' Award, and the team share their favourite moments of the show.
As Chelsea's floral fiesta draws to a close, Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift look back at the highlights that have made the 2011 event so special. From the magical medal moments to the new plants and new faces that made an appearance this year, Alan and Joe remember them all. It is a chance, too, for them to share their own personal anecdotes from the week - both horticultural and humorous.
Alan Titchmarsh, Carol Klein and James Wong take an exclusive peek at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show 2012 in this preview of the event. With show opening only hours away, they are joined by Nicki Chapman and Toby Buckland to see what gardening's greenest fingers are exhibiting this year in the Great Pavilion and show gardens. Joe Swift reveals the inspiration behind his first ever Chelsea garden, and Diarmuid Gavin unveils his high-rise pyramid garden.
Nicki Chapman and Toby Buckland explore the exhibits created to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, ahead of the monarch's visit to the horticulture show. There is also a chance to see new plants named after members of the royal family, and florist Simon Lycett joins Nicki to produce an arrangement dedicated to Constance Spry, the woman responsible for floral displays in Westminster Abbey for the coronation in 1953.
Cliff Richard joins Alan Titchmarsh to discuss his Barbados garden, and there is a look at the holiday destinations reflected in the horticulture show's displays. Plus, how the landscape of South Africa has been captured in an instalment by the country's Botanical Garden of Kirstenbosch.
Alan Titchmarsh presents some of the year's most memorable show-garden designs, spots notable celebrity visitors attending the horticultural event, and sees the new flowers being launched in the Great Pavilion. Plus, garden writer James Alexander-Sinclair explores how the show is marking the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Nicki Chapman discovers which of this year's gardens have been awarded medals, and Chris Beardshaw tours the gold medal-winning exhibits with Carol Klein and James Alexander-Sinclair. Elsewhere, Rachel de Thame reveals who has won Young Florist of the Year.
Alan Titchmarsh and Carol Klein talk to some of this year's gold medal-winning designers and exhibitors, and reveal who has won the Best in Show award. Rachel de Thame also learns what it takes to win the President's award in the Great Pavilion.
Nicki Chapman and Toby Buckland give advice on how to choose plants suitable for a particular garden, including which can withstand the most hostile of conditions and a masterclass on identifying types of soil. Plus, Toby finds out which flower has been voted RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year.
Alan Titchmarsh explores Mediterranean-themed exhibits, and takes a tour of designer Tom Hoblyn's Italian renaissance garden. He also visits the Great Pavilion for flower gazing, with a focus on plants that thrive in southern Italy and the surrounding islands.
Alan Titchmarsh looks back on the day's events with an emphasis on exhibits promoting wild flowers and wildlife. Designer Diarmuid Gavin discusses his plans to promote plant growth in urban areas with his 80ft pyramid garden, there is a masterclass in creating wild flower meadows in cities, and cook Mary Berry talks about her lifelong passion for gardening.
Nicki Chapman and Chris Beardshaw examine the themes and trends dominating this year's show, including the most innovative ideas to tackle the effects of the drought. Plus, Alys Fowler discovers new edibles and there is a look at the latest gardening gadgets.
Alan Titchmarsh and Rachel de Thame discover how themes of water, boundaries and the British countryside are dominating the exhibits at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. Chris Beardshaw explores radical ideas for sustainable horticulture, last year's Best in Show winner Cleve West discusses topiary, and designer Jo Thompson reveals why her journey to build her garden began with a caravan.
Nicki Chapman and Chris Beardshaw explore the works of designers who have taken their inspiration from renowned writers, and Jonathan Moseley from the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies demonstrates how to create a display inspired by painter Monet.
Alan Titchmarsh pays tribute to the craftsmanship at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, presenting a profile of designer Arne Maynard, who also explains how his gardens are created with reference to their local landscapes. Event manager Alex Denman explores the life of the Edwardian nurseryman dubbed the founding father of the show.
Alan Titchmarsh, Nicki Chapman and Chris Beardshaw close coverage of this year's horticultural contest by attending the plant sell-off. They also discover which show garden has been voted the winner of the RHS People's Award, and share their favourite tips from the event.
As the event draws to a close, presenters Alan Titchmarsh and Chris Beardshaw reflect on the most impressive gardens and nurseries. Plus, there is a look back at some of the more unusual entries, including a topiary corgi and floral scaffold.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift take an exclusive peek around the Royal Horticultural Society's centennial Chelsea Flower Show before the gates open officially. Carol Klein shares her memories of exhibiting at the event and takes a look around the Great Pavilion. Nicki Chapman walks through the Generation Gardens to see how the country's front gardens have changed over the decades, while designer Chris Beardshaw explains how he gained inspiration from his experience of living with arthritis. And Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen explains why gnomes have been granted access for this year's show.
Presenters Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon host the first lunchtime visit to the Royal Horticultural Society's centenary Chelsea Flower Show. The presenters trace the show's rise from humble beginnings to the flamboyant floral extravaganza it is today. There's a look at some of the big showcase gardens and a chance to learn how to create the popular Japanese floral art of Ikebana.
Join Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, as the event celebrates its 100th anniversary. This evening we pay tribute to the contribution our local parks and gardens have made to the show over the years with a look at some of this year's most stunning floral displays. And Rachel de Thame meets the designer who has sewn, rather than grown, part of her garden.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe swift launch a week of celebrations as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show reaches its 100-year anniversary. On the day when the royal family visit the show, there's a look at a very special show garden commissioned by HRH Prince Harry. We meet the orchid growers who have exhibited at Chelsea every year since 1913 and catch up with the South African exhibitors mirroring the style of one of the show's earliest stands.
It's medals day at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show. Nicki Chapman is up at dawn to discover who's won what as the medals are handed out in this special centenary year. Andy Sturgeon and Carol Klein take a closer look at the gold medal-winning gardens and exhibits in the Great Pavilion, while Rachel De Thame meets Chelsea's Young Florist of the Year.
It's medals day at Chelsea Flower Show. Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift will be revealing the gold medal show garden designs and talking to the designer who has won the prestigious Best in Show award in this special centennial year. Carol Klein finds out what it takes to be named the best of the best in the Great Pavilion.
Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon look at how Chelsea's mission to educate through entertainment has changed over the years. Chris Beardshaw catches up with some of the scientific exhibits which have been at the show since the early days. There's also a visit to the show garden using dead trees to convey its stark environmental message.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift look back at the environmental history of Chelsea as the show celebrates its 100th anniversary. Designer Christopher Bradley Hole returns to Chelsea after an eight-year break with a show garden inspired by the beauty of the English landscape. Joe shows us how to get the best from Chelsea's ornamental grasses, and actress Judy Parfitt takes a break from BBC Drama Call the Midwife to share her gardening passions.
Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon take a look at the cutting-edge designs making waves at the Chelsea Flower Show this year. While Carol Klein seeks out blooms with a longer flowering season, Chris Beardshaw looks at wall art in the garden and there's even a bonsai masterclass.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift find out what controversial designer Diarmuid Gavin makes of Chelsea's centenary show. Carol Klein looks at the extraordinary ways that plants pollinate themselves. We meet pioneering plantsman Adrian Bloom who introduced the heuchera back in 1983, and Chris Beardshaw finds the ultimate outdoor rooms.
Exhibitors past and present share their Chelsea memories with presenters Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon. Members of the Barbados Horticultural Society, celebrating their 25th year at Chelsea, explain what brings them back year after year, and designer Diarmuid Gavin treats us to his irreverent view of Chelsea past and present.
There's an accent on anniversaries in tonight's RHS Chelsea Flower Show as Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift look at the exhibitors with their own special celebrations. As the show hits its 100-year milestone, we talk to the nursery growers who met and married whilst exhibiting at the RHS shows. Plus, former Chelsea exhibitor David Stevens, dubbed the first celebrity designer, shares his memories of the show.
Alan Titchmarsh and Joe Swift meet the family of nurserymen who can trace their Chelsea heritage back four generations. Roy Lancaster explains why Chelsea is such a special show for him and, as Chelsea lifts its long-standing ban on garden gnomes, John Sergeant traces the story of the first gnome colony to settle in the UK.
Alan Titchmarsh, Joe Swift and Nicki Chapman round off a glorious week at the 2013 Chelsea Flower Shows with the famous plant sell-off. We find out which show garden has enchanted the public and won the RHS Peoples' Award and the team share their favourite moments from this year's centenary show.
One hundred years on from the inception of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, our cities have grown in size both upwards as well as outwards. However as Professor Nigel Dunnett explains, this shouldn't stop you from trying your hand at having a garden or cultivated outside space. His rooftop garden this year celebrates 'skyrise greening' and looks at water management in a wonderful living, outside/inside spatial experience. Tom Hart-Dyke also scours the Great Pavilion for top tips on plants for unusual spaces and challenging conditions whether it be soil, shade or damp as he goes on a hunt to bring us the best plants for tricky environments. It would seem there's no excuse for not gardening!
A review of the highlights of this year's centennial RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
There's a fresh look to coverage of the most prestigious gardening show of the year, as Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift enjoy an exclusive look around the Royal Horticultural Society's 101st Chelsea Flower Show, 24 hours before the gates officially open. Andy Sturgeon, Nicki Chapman and Chris Beardshaw join them as well as Carol Klein, who takes a look around the Great Pavilion's must-see exhibits. Monty Don also shares the things he is looking forward to seeing in the week ahead.
Presenters Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon host the first afternoon visit to the Royal Horticultural Society's 2014 Chelsea Flower Show. As the show enters a new era, Andy Sturgeon meets Matthew Childs, one of the young designers creating his first ever show garden at the event. And gardener and writer Christine Walkden chooses the first of her personal top ten plants at this year's show.
Coverage of the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show. Joe Swift talks to Alan Titchmarsh about his career and how it has influenced the design of his first show garden in nearly 30 years.
Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC2's week of celebrations at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They have full coverage of Her Majesty the Queen's annual visit and a look forward to the medals hand out as the team predict the designers they think will scoop the top prizes. Monty and Joe also chat to actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his mother, the actress Wanda Ventham, as they share their favourite Chelsea moments
It's medals day at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show. Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon are up at dawn to discover who's won what as the medals are handed out by the Royal Horticultural Society. Carol Klein takes a closer look at the gold medal-winning exhibits in the Great Pavilion, and guests Julian Clary and his mum Brenda take a look around the show in a new feature titled Mum and Me.
It's medals day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Monty Don and Joe Swift reveal the gold medal show garden designs and talk to the designer who has won the prestigious Best in Show award. Carol Klein finds out what it takes to be named the best of the best in the Great Pavilion and Wayne Hemingway and wife Gerardine review the show
Every year the RHS Chelsea Flower Show offers new ideas for planting in small spaces, and that's the focus for this programme. Andy Sturgeon visits a tiny garden inspired by one of the Kensington Roof Gardens in London, while Rachel de Thame has take-home advice for planting combinations for containers. It is also time to celebrate the RHS Young Florist of the Year as British Florists Association events director Dennis van Wonderen demonstrates how to make a floral party dress as part of the competition challenge, and then Nicki Chapman chats to the jubilant winner.
Monty Don and Joe Swift look at more of the floral exhibits at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Joining them is presenter James Wong who visits a show garden that pays homage to the Wardian case, the Victorian invention that revolutionised the way plants were transported by the 19th century plant hunters. Plus garden designer Dan Pearson and Thomas Heatherwick, designer of the 2012 Olympic cauldron join Monty to share their thoughts on this year's event
Nicki Chapman and Andy Sturgeon take a look at the large show gardens vying for the public's support in this year's People's Choice Award, and explain how viewers can cast their votes. Christine Walkden shares another two of her top ten plants at Chelsea. Rachel de Thame conjures up another floral recipe and, following the Young Florist of the Year on Wednesday, it is time to find out who has won the title of Florist of the Year in the over 25 years category.
More coverage from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, as Monty Don takes a look around a North American themed show garden and learns about the native planting grown specially for Chelsea. Carol Klein looks at exotic plants that are used for structure in a border. Joe Swift meets a tropical plant grower who has a passion for Rod Stewart and Rachel De Thame finds out the winner of the years Plant of the Year award.
TV historian Dan Snow chats to Nicki about his memories of gardening as a child when he visits the show with his mum, Ann. And, as the Royal Horticultural Society celebrates some of the country's most promising young horticulturalists, Andy Sturgeon goes to meet some of them as they tour the show.
With the winner of this year's People's Choice Award about to be announced, Chris Beardshaw and Joe Swift look at the top three show gardens vying for the title. And actress mother and daughter Joanna David and Emilia Fox chat to Sophie Raworth about their gardening influences and share their own views about this year's event.
Designer Chris Beardshaw joins Monty Don and Joe Swift to announce the designer who has won this year's People's Choice Award. And Carol Klein visits Great Pavilion regulars Hillier Nurseries as they celebrate their 150th anniversary with a stand that traces the company's history of plant breeding.
Monty Don, Joe Swift and Nicki Chapman round off the week at the 2014 Chelsea Flower Show with the famous plant sell-off. Plus the team share their favourite moments from this year's show.
As the 2014 RHS Chelsea Flower Show draws to a close Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of the event. Memories of the week include a look back at the top medal winners and some of the stunning new plants launched over the course of the event.
Summer can't be far off, because the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show is here. With less than 24 hours before the showground officially opens, Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift take an exclusive look at the showstopping gardens and Great Pavilion exhibits, meeting designers and growers and revealing just how this huge event is put together. They're joined by Monty Don, who shares his first thoughts on the week ahead, alongside Carol Klein, who previews this year's headline acts in the Great Pavilion. Nicki Chapman and James Wong reveal what we can expect in our daytime coverage, and award-winning actors Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter take a tour of the showground before it opens to the world.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong present the first afternoon from the Royal Horticultural Society's 2015 Chelsea Flower Show. They are joined by gardening expert Christine Walkden, who busts some horticultural myths, and former Chelsea garden designer Rachel de Thame, who shares inspiring ideas from around the showground. The team capture all the buzz as celebrities and VIPs take their first look at the show, and see how the Chelsea exhibitors are preparing for the arrival of Her Majesty the Queen.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present exclusive coverage of the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The red carpet is rolled out on the day of the annual visit by Her Majesty the Queen. The team reflect on the excitement from around the showground, including celebrity visitors and some headline-grabbing stunts, as well as guiding viewers through some showstopping blooms and revealing the imaginative use of water on some of the show gardens.
Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC Two's week of celebrations at the Royal Horticultural Society's 102nd Chelsea Flower Show. There's full coverage of Her Majesty the Queen's annual visit and a look forward to tomorrow's medals handout, as the team predict the designers that they think will scoop the top prizes. Fashion designer Paul Smith reveals how Chelsea inspires him at work, and the team look at the variety of landscapes reflected in the show gardens.
It's medals day at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show. Nicki Chapman and James Wong join the RHS at the crack of dawn to discover who's won what in the all-important medals hand-out. Carol Klein discovers which exhibitors have won gold in the Great Pavilion, and gardening experts Christine Walkden and Rachel de Thame share practical advice inspired by what's on show at Chelsea.
It's medals day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Monty Don and Joe Swift will be revealing which show garden designs have won gold and reviewing the medal results from around the showground. They'll also be talking to the designer who has won Chelsea's most prestigious prize, the Best in Show award. Carol Klein seeks out the record-breaking exhibitors in the Great Pavilion, and we'll be discovering how one garden designer has brought her vision of the Middle East to Main Avenue.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong report on the highlights from the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show and meet some of the eclectic people and plants that make this the greatest show on earth. They're joined by Christine Walkden and Rachel de Thame, who share their gardening expertise and offer practical advice, while Toby Buckland delights in the latest roses to hit the headlines.
It is the fourth day of the BBC's coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Monty Don and Joe Swift are in the Great Pavilion celebrating the achievements of the exhibitors at this year's show. Fragrance and colour are at the fore as the spotlight is on the revival of British cut flowers. The winner of the highest accolade within the Great Pavilion, the Diamond Jubilee Award, is revealed. Actress and gardening enthusiast Penelope Keith joins the team to share her thoughts on 40 years of The Good Life.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong present more news and views from the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show. They take a celebratory look at the small show gardens and meet some of the medal-winning designers. A team of experts offer practical gardening advice from around the showground, and this year's Florist of the Year is crowned.
Monty Don and Joe Swift are back with more news from the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They celebrate the work of the show-garden designers who have created masterpieces where space is at a premium. The team reveals how history is very much part of the present in this year's garden designs. Plus, the most dazzling bedding plants from the Great Pavilion take centre stage and there is a catch-up with the exhibitor who has won the coveted RHS Plant of the Year award.
As the end of the week nears at the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show, Nicki Chapman and James Wong bring the latest from this gardening event and look at how the show is embracing new ideas. They explore the gardens and exhibits that showcase wild flowers and landscapes, and discover cutting-edge ideas for displaying and working with plants.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present the latest news and highlights from the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The future of gardening is under the spotlight as they meet the next generation of horticulturalists. The team also uncover the positive power of plants and reveal the winner of the People's Choice Award voted for by the viewers.
Monty Don and Joe Swift round up some of the week's events from the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They meet the designer of the show garden that has won the coveted People's Choice Award. The programme takes an in-depth look at how innovation has shaped this year's show and, with the help of space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock, there is a look at some of the gardens and exhibits whose influence is out of this world.
Monty Don and Joe Swift take a look back at some of the highlights of the week's events from the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show and wait for the bell that hails the famous plant sell-off and the end to this year's prestigious event.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift take a look back at some of their highlights from this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, marking the end of this week's coverage from the event.
Toby Buckland and Ann-Marie Powell get top tips from the expert growers in the Great Pavilion at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
With less than 24 hours to go before the showground officially opens, a first look at the gardens and exhibits set to cause a stir at the world-famous garden show. Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift reveal how this huge event is put together in just three weeks.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong take the first official look at the Royal Horticultural Society's 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. They are joined by gardener Danny Clarke, who will be demonstrating how to bring a touch of Chelsea magic to your garden. Carol Klein takes a closer look at plants that changed our lives, and football star Sol Campbell shares his love of gardening. Experience the buzz as celebrities and VIPs take their first look, and see how Chelsea is preparing for the arrival of Her Majesty the Queen.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present exclusive coverage of the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The show rolls out the red carpet as Her Majesty the Queen makes her annual visit, and the showground is graced by celebrity visitors and some headline grabbing stunts. Including a look at some show-stopping gardens and exhibits.
Monty Don and Joe Swift present from the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show, including full coverage of Her Majesty the Queen's annual visit and a look forward to tomorrow's medals announcement as the team predict the designer they think will scoop the coveted best show garden award. Actor Tom Hollander joins Monty and Joe and reveals his own horticultural herigate.
It's medals day at the Royal Horticultural Society's 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. Nicki Chapman and James Wong join the judges at the crack of dawn to discover who's won what in the all important medals hand out. Mary Berry shows off her horticultural knowledge, and Kate Adie reveals how gardening has become her new found passion.
It's medals day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Monty Don and Joe Swift reveal the show garden designs that have won a highly-prized gold medal and talk to the designer who has won the prestigious Best Show Garden award. Plus, Kate Adie talks to Monty Don about her new found passion for plants.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong report on highlights from the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show and meet some of the eclectic people and plants that make the world-famous show what it is. They are joined by Carol Klein, Danny Clarke and Rachel de Thame who share their gardening expertise and offer practical advice, and singer-songwriter Will Young shares his love of all things Chelsea.
Monty Don and Joe Swift are in the Great Pavilion, celebrating the achievements of the exhibitors at this year's show and revealing the winner of the highest accolade, the Diamond Jubilee Award, and artist Grayson Perry reveals why Chelsea is all a matter of taste.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong present more news from the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. They take a celebratory look at the small gardens and meet some of the medal winning designers. A team of experts offer practical gardening advice from around the showground, model Kelly Brook reveals a secret love of horticulture, and Alex Polizzi offers her unique take on this year's event.
Monty Don and Joe Swift present more news from the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They celebrate the work of the small show garden designers who've created masterpieces when space is at a premium, reveal how history is very much part of the present in this year's garden designs, and Alex Polizzi gives a personal tour of her family garden in Devon before taking a look around the show.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong present from the Royal Horticultural Society's 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. Meera Syal finds someone who shares her love of gardening, and chef Monica Galetti gets some culinary inspiration.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present news and highlights from the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. The future of gardening is under the spotlight as the team meet the next generation of horticulturalists. They also uncover the positive power of plants and reveal the winner of the BBC RHS People's Choice Award, voted for by viewers.
Monty Don and Joe Swift round up some of the events from the 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They meet the winner of the coveted BBC RHS People's Choice Award and take a fresh look at house plants and the meteoric rise of the orchid. Plus, Rachel de Thame investigates where show gadens go once the show is over.
Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016.
The Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show kicks off tonight with an exclusive first look at the gardens and exhibits set to cause a stir at the Greatest Flower Show on Earth. With less than 24 hours to go before the showground officially opens to the world, Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift reveal how this huge event is put together in just three weeks.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong capture the buzz of the show's opening day as celebrities and VIPs descend on the event. Nicki and James talk to the Rich Brothers and meet the famous names behind the Radio 2 Feel Good Garden, dedicated to scent. Carol Klein embarks on world tour of plants in the Great Pavilion, beginning in Africa.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present continued coverage of the event as members of the royal family visit the showground. Chris Evans and Mary Berry introduce the Radio 2 Feel Good Garden, dedicated to taste, and there is a look at some of the spectacular gardens and exhibits.
Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC2's week-long celebrations at 2017's RHS Chelsea Flower Show and share their first thoughts about the show gardens. They are joined by Adam Frost, Carol Klein, Juliet Sargeant and Frances Tophill, who bring you the very best from the most prestigious flower show in the world. Joanna Lumley joins to share her long-held passion for plants.
It is medals day - Nicki Chapman and James Wong join judges at the crack of dawn to discover who has won what. Carol Klein continues looking at plants of the world, focusing on Asia, while Anneka Rice reveals her gardening prowess.
It’s Medals day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Monty Don and Joe Swift will be revealing the show garden designs that have won a highly prized gold medal and talking to the designer who has won the prestigious Best Show Garden award. Mary Berry focuses on cut flowers, and fashion icon Nicole Farhi shares her passion for design and architecture.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong look at the highlights from the show. Celebrity florist Simon Lycett teaches James Wong how to get more life out of the perfect bouquet, and Carol Klein continues her global tour of the Great Pavilion.
It is day four of the BBC's coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Monty Don and Joe Swift are in the Great Pavilion with Carol Klein, celebrating the achievements of the exhibitors at 2017's show and revealing the winner of the highest accolade, the Diamond Jubilee Award. Joe Swift interviews Kelly Brook and gets an exclusive look at her garden. Monty meets Sarah Raven and Tricia Guild. On Wednesday evening, the online vote opens for viewers to decide which of this year's large show gardens should win the BBC RHS People's Choice Award.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong celebrate the small show gardens and meet some of the medal-winning designers. Carol Klein, Rachel de Thame and Simon Lycett offer practical gardening and floristry advice from around the showground.
Monty Don and Joe Swift are back with more news from 2017's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, aided by Adam Frost, Nick Bailey, Rachel de Thame and Carol Klein. Monty takes an illuminating tour of the Artisan gardens at dusk. Mary Berry gives a personal tour of her family garden before searching the show grounds for inspiration to take back home. Newsnight anchor Kirsty Wark reveals how gardening is a perfect antidote to her day job.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong choose their favourite gardens from the show. Griff Rhys Jones shares his passion for plants, and Rachel de Thame concludes her guide to creating the best borders.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look at the highlights of the show. Carol Klein provides tips on plant trends of the future, Mary Berry reveals how to use edible flowers to decorate cakes, and the winner of the People's Choice award is announced.
Monty Don and Joe Swift round up some of the week's events from the 2017 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We meet the winner of the coveted BBC RHS People's Choice Award. This episode looks to the future of gardening and guest Ellie Harrison gives her tips and advice for gardening for wildlife. Baroness Floella Benjamin shares her thoughts on encouraging our next generation of gardeners.
Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift kick off the week at the Royal Horticultural Society's 2018 Chelsea Flower Show with their guide to the exciting new gardens and plants on display. They meet some familiar faces at the show as Nick Knowles joins them to look at gardens that raise awareness, and Floella Benjamin brings an important turning point in British history to the show with the Windrush exhibit. Adam Frost and Carol Klein join the gardening team with some new faces and old favourites lined up to take a look at some highlights from the show.
Nicki Chapman and James Wong take a first look at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018, which opened its gates to a host of VIP's and celebrities. Nicki chats to pop star turned farmer JB Gill about his newly found passion for gardening, and Nick Knowles looks at the Chelsea show gardens designed to raise awareness. Florist Simon Lycett arranges a vase of seasonal flowers with actress Lesley Joseph, and the team will be capturing all of the buzz of day one.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present from the exclusive VIP day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018. They reveal each of the lavish large show gardens on display, and Mary Berry joins the team to discover some of the beautiful blooms in the Great Pavilion. The team meet up with Rob Brydon and Nick Frost, who enjoy a pals' day out at the show.
Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC2's coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show 2018, joined by the regular team of gardening experts as they begin to explore the horticultural wonders at this year's show. Actress Alison Steadman joins Monty to discuss her love of wildlife gardening and there is exclusive coverage of Her Majesty the Queen's tour of the show
It is medals day at Chelsea, and Nicki Chapman and James Wong find out who has won gold, before taking a closer look at some of the medal-winning gardens. The team talks to one of the longest-running exhibitors at the show, a family-run nursery that has been at Chelsea for over 100 years, and also explores the story of Britain's favourite flower, the rose. Chris Bavin reveals how to grow cut flowers for less
It has been a day of high emotion at Chelsea, with the all-important medal results finally revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift are on hand to give their views on who won gold and who missed out, as well as questioning the RHS judges on how they make their crucial decisions. Carol Klein is celebrating medals day with the exhibitors in the Great Pavilion, while fashion designer Ozwald Boateng visits the show to talk about Chelsea trends. The show also reveals the winner of Best Show Garden 2018
Nicki Chapman and James Wong are back to report from the floral festivities at the RHS 2018 Chelsea Flower Show. The team look at the gardens making a splash with all sorts of spectacular displays. There are plenty of ideas to help people relax in their own garden, while Nick Knowles lifts the lid on gardens raising awareness. Meanwhile, Angellica Bell drops by to solve some of her own gardening problems
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift present a look at the best of gardening collaborations at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018. Carol Klein looks at women leading the way in the business of blooms, the team are joined by Mary Berry, who meets a group of growers championing British-grown flowers, and the Reverend Richard Coles is on site to reveal his own passion for garden design
There is a distinctly contemporary twist to this programme as Monty Don and Joe Swift look at how some of the gardens and plants at Chelsea embrace modern living. They look at how designers are pushing the boundaries with new technology and an innovative use of plants. We also find out ways in which the show gardens offer refuge from our busy lifestyles, and journalist Jeremy Bowen joins the team to give a unique perspective on how gardens serve communities
Nicki Chapman, James Wong and the team present all the news and excitement from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Chris Bavin explores the amazing floristry at the show, and Raymond Blanc demonstrates how to turn produce from the vegetable garden into a pickled feast
Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team explore the themes behind the show gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018. Joe is discussing wildlife habitats, and Carol Klein discovers some stunning blooms which also offer food for visiting insects. Monty reveals the important message behind one of the spectacular gardens that has been making a big splash at the show and Mary Berry hunts for plants to add to her new garden
It is their final day at Chelsea, and Nicki Chapman and James Wong enjoy a last walk round their favourite gardens, before revealing their personal highlights from 2018's show. Royal florist Simon Lycett joins the team to show how to create a floral summer wreath, while Carol Klein explores the symbolism behind one of her favourite flowers, the iris. Debbie McGee is the day's celebrity guest, and she talks to Nicki and James about her passion for gardening and her search for quick-fix colour in her garden
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift are joined by Mary Berry, Jo Whiley and other celebrity guests, as they celebrate the end of a glorious week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The programme also reveals how to make cocktails from plants growing in the garden and takes a look at the top trends and biggest headlines to have emerged from the show. Sophie and Joe announce the winner of 2018's BBC RHS People's Choice Award
It is the end of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and Monty Don and Joe Swift are exploring the 'Chelsea effect' - how the trends seen at Chelsea this year have a big influence on gardening styles of the future. Carol Klein reveals the biggest plant trends from the show, while Toby Buckland shows how big plants can be used to great effect in even the smallest of gardens. The team are joined by special guests Martin Parr, Britain's foremost documentary photographer, who discusses pictures he has taken around the showground, and fashion designer Mary Portas, who talks about her beautiful Cotswold garden, and her passion for growing vegetables
Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018
Back for its 105th year, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show promises to be bigger and bolder than ever. This programme is an entertaining and affectionate romp through its history to discover the people, plants and designs that have made it the greatest flower show on earth. From its legendary designers to the judges, Chelsea Pensioners to the Queen, nurseries to veg growers, this is the definitive guide to the great event that heralds the start of the British summer. Taking us on this voyage of floral discovery are Jennifer Saunders and seven-time gold medal-winning designer and Gardeners World presenter Adam Frost, who imparts his knowledge. With the alphabet as their guide, Jennifer and Adam step back in time to guide us through the highlights of over 100 years of Chelsea magic, each letter representing a significant element of this British institution. No stone is left unturned as they reveal everything you ever wanted to know about Chelsea. We also reunite with the most influential Chelsea designers, including a special profile of Sarah Eberle, Chelsea's most prolific gold medallist, to share their memories of winning big at the show and look back at some of the game-changing creations that transformed the event into the world leader it is today. Away from the showground, Gardeners World presenters Arit Anderson and Frances Tophill travel across the UK to meet nursery folk as they prepare to exhibit in the Great Pavilion and uncover the secrets behind their successes at the show. And we discover how Chelsea tendrils grow global, following Chelsea first timer Jonathan Snow as he travels to Italy to source plants for his South African-inspired design! Jennifer and Adam don their high vis and steel toe caps as they meet the RHS team, designers and landscapers to experience the enormous effort required to get the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea show ready for 21 May. They also exclusively reveal some of the exciting exhibits and gardens we can look
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift take an exclusive first look at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show 2019. They’ll be joined by Adam Frost, Carol Klein, Rachel de Thame, Arit Anderson and the rest of the team to reveal some of the most eagerly anticipated show gardens, and the latest plant trends in the Great Pavilion. Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and his partner will also drop in to give their take on this year’s show.
Angellica Bell and the Rich Brothers are there for the gates opening to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. On a VIP packed press day, Angellica is chatting to Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden about the latest gardening products and James Wong hunts out the best houseplants. With contemporary floristry to try at home, and Frances Tophill’s first look at the Great Pavilion, the team will be capturing all of the buzz of day one.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift welcome you to the exclusive VIP and celebrity day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. They reveal each of the influential large show gardens, and Mary Berry joins the team to discover the secrets of a florist to the stars. The team also meet up with John Bishop, who needs some Chelsea inspiration for his own garden.
Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC2’s coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019, joined by the regular team of gardening experts as they begin to analyse the inspirational designs and floral displays at this year’s show. They have an exclusive walk-through of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge’s feature garden, Adam Frost launches his nightly design feature, and BBC News’s deputy political editor John Pienaar joins Monty to discuss how his garden helps him relax. Also, we follow Her Majesty the Queen’s tour of the show.
It’s Medals Day at Chelsea and Angellica Bell and the Rich Brothers kick-off our coverage with an overview of this year’s big winners. James Wong is looking into one of 2019’s key design trends, we’ve hanging baskets with a twist, Penny Lancaster takes a tour of the showground, and Chris Bavin puts the very latest garden gadgets to the test.
Emotions are running high at Chelsea as the all-important medals are revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift talk us through the key results, as well as asking the RHS judges how they reach their verdicts. Carol Klein joins the celebration party in the Great Pavilion, Adam Frost is on a mission to beautify our boundaries, and we exclusively reveal the winner of the RHS Best Show Garden 2019.
Angellica Bell, the Rich Brothers and the rest of the team are back with more inspiration from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, including a look at the very best climbing plants. Chris Bavin shows us how to include sculpture in your garden without breaking the bank, and James Wong takes a look at how gardens can improve our mental health.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift explore how Chelsea is inspiring us to find new ways to relax and enjoy our gardens. Mary Berry indulges her passion for roses with a visit to a world-famous nursery, we take a trip to the Caribbean island of Grenada to see how some our most familiar store cupboard spices are grown, and Sandi Toksvig and Michael Flatley choose their highlights from the showground.
Monty Don and Joe Swift look at how trees are making a big impact at Chelsea this year as well as showing you the best ways to use them in your own garden. We’ll also explore how designers have met the challenge of incorporating complex and often powerful messages into their gardens. And comedian Clive Anderson joins Monty to talk about his passion for gardening.
Angellica Bell, the Rich Brothers and the team bring you all the news and buzz from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Filled with practical gardening advice, James Wong explores Japanese gardens, we’ve ideas to revamp your front doorstep, and the team continue to find inspiration from this year’s show gardens.
Tonight Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team meet some of the first timers at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. Joe talks to an allium grower who’s never exhibited at Chelsea before, and they interrogate a policewoman turned plantswoman who reveals her secret to stopping slugs eating her hostas. Carol Klein hunts out the best bulbs to plant for year-round interest, and Adam Frost is making a splash with his take on water features.
Celebrating a glorious week at RHS Chelsea, Angellica Bell and the Rich Brothers share their personal highlights from this year’s show. They exclusively reveal the nation’s favourite RHS Space To Grow garden, James Wong proves it’s possible to grow your own - however big your plot, and presenter Gaby Roslyn shares her passion for plants.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift are joined by Mary Berry as they celebrate the end of a wonderful week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They’ll reveal the winner of this year’s BBC RHS People’s Choice Award, Carol Klein gets her hands on the newly crowned plant of the year, and Chelsea’s top designers share their design tips for 2019.
It’s the end of the week at the Chelsea Flower Show, and Monty Don and Joe Swift are celebrating in style with the winner of this year’s coveted BBC RHS People’s Choice Award. Carol Klein shares her top plant trends for 2019, Adam Frost proves it’s possible to enjoy your garden long after the sun’s gone down, and Toby Buckland shows us how to create extra space in the smallest of gardens.
Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift kick off a week of programmes from their own back gardens celebrating the very best of RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They look back over the last ten years of the event and feature the magnificent gardens that have won the highest accolade of RHS Best Show Garden. Mary Berry celebrates one of the greatest rose growers in the Great Pavilion, Arit Anderson looks at the trendiest houseplants, and we join Rachel De Thame in her garden to revel in the joy of tulips. Toby Buckland and Adam Frost share the best of the small gardens, and we relive some of the glitziest celebrity moments. We also launch the BBC RHS People’s Choice of the Decade vote, where the public get to vote on their favourite People’s Choice-winning garden of the last ten years.
Nicki Chapman helps you make the most of colour in your own garden, whatever its size. She looks at some of the brightest classic flowers we all love, and finds out how to make them look their best. Our experts will delve into best of Chelsea’s gardens and give us a sneak into their own gardens to reveal how they used colour to make them look amazing. And for a pop of colour, we’ll show you how to create a very modern hanging basket and a vibrant flower arrangement.
Monty Don and Joe Swift take a look back over the last decade of world-class design and horticulture from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show from their own gardens. Joined by a team of experts, this programme celebrates the very best of British, exploring some of the Chelsea classics that have become synonymous with this great event. From roses to royalty, we find out more about the people and plants that fuel the nation’s obsession with gardening and meet the design icons and passionate people inspired by our rich history and landscape. Mary Berry and Joanna Lumley join the team to talk about what makes this beloved flower show a quintessentially British affair.
Nicki Chapman and the team offer tips on making the most of space in your garden. They showcase some of the most beautiful big plants and reveal why big is beautiful in a small garden. There is advice on creating stunning floral displays with just a few plants, and we’ll guarantee your house has kerb appeal with pretty ideas for floral arrangements and small containers with big ideas.
Monty Don and Joe Swift go on a horticultural journey around the world of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In this episode, they are joined by Carol Klein, Adam Frost and the team to meet the international fleet of designers and plantspeople who travel thousands of miles to bring fresh ideas and fabulous floral creations to the show each year. Be it from the Caribbean or classic Mediterranean, we also find out how many of the spectacular gardens take their inspiration from foreign lands and cultures. Discover how gardens can be inspired from all around the globe.
Nicki Chapman and the team suggest how to make the most of nature in your own garden. They highlight the best ideas for supporting wildlife in your garden and reveal the best flowers to attract pollinators. There are ideas for water features that not only look great but could help support a whole host of species, and some ideas for beautiful plants to grow in them. Our experts uncover the building blocks of the very on-trend naturalistic planting look, and they show how to create environmentally friendly floral displays.
Monty Don and Joe Swift take a tour of the trailblazers and trendsetters from the most famous flower show in the world. Every year, Chelsea leads the way in showcasing the latest ideas in garden design and the newest must-have plants. Joined by Carol Klein, Adam Frost and the team, Monty and Joe examine how technology has influenced our gardening habits and meet the fresh talent who are breathing new life into this traditional event. We find out what inspires fashion designer Paul Smith at the show year after year and relive the designs that challenge our notions of what gardens can be.
Nicki Chapman and the team help you make the most of your budget in your own garden. They look back at some medal-winning gardens to find inexpensive landscaping tips for making your garden look amazing. The team share their ideas for packing your borders and containers without breaking the bank, and they find out how to make stunning floral displays from cheap bunches of flowers or even from your own garden.
Monty Don is joined by Joe Swift and a team of gardening experts to celebrate the positive power of plants as they continue to share the very best of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. In this programme, they focus on the designers and growers striving for a better world with the creations they bring to the event. We find out how, over the years, the show has contributed to better promotion of the health of our planet, our plants and ourselves. At the heart of Chelsea is a reminder that gardening is good for your physical and mental health. Special guests Ellie Harrison and Fergal Keane join the team to talk about the importance of gardens to wildlife and wellbeing.
Nicki Chapman and the team help you make the most of your time in your own garden. They reveal some beautiful flowers that are really easy to grow and some plants that need virtually no attention. There are ideas for low-maintenance lawns and border planting that takes very little effort. We find out why spending very little time on orchids could make them even prettier and show how they can be used in a very Instagram-friendly display that needs virtually no maintenance.
Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team look at the legends and legacies that have made the Chelsea Flower Show the greatest event in the horticultural calendar. They discover what it takes to become an icon at this show, talking to the Chelsea designers and plantsmen and women that have broken records, won global recognition and inspired generations of gardeners. We also find out how movers and shakers from other creative fields have been influenced by their visits to the show over the years.
Sophie Raworth, Joe Swift and the team end the week with a focus on the people’s favourite gardens, plants and personalities. Carol Klein looks at plants with royal aspirations, and we look at how the Queen and other members of the royal family have been involved with the Chelsea Flower Show over the years. There is a look back at some of their most memorable interviews with A-list celebrities who have attended the show, and we reflect on exhibits that marked significant moments in our nation’s history. Chris Bavin discovers the people’s favourite plants in the Great Pavilion, and we discover how tapping into our love of animals has helped designers scoop the small garden People’s Choice awards. Sophie and Joe also reveal the garden and designer who has won the coveted title of the BBC/RHS People’s Choice Garden of the Decade. NOTE: This episode was originally scheduled to be broadcast on the 24-May-2020, but was postponed to make space for a news special.
Adam Frost and Angellica Bell present an exclusive preview of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, from the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. There are show gardens inspired by Florence Nightingale and Psalm 23, feature gardens helping tackle climate change, a Kew wedding that becomes a floral celebration, a nursery that is exhibiting a whole new collection of plants, and a school where students prove the value of houseplants.
Our first visit to the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell have exclusive access to the long-awaited opening day of this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. On a VIP-packed press day, Nicki chats to Lisa Snowdon about her love of gardening, and James Wong hunts out the best houseplants. Frances Tophill tells you everything you need to know about building your own Insta-Pond, and Mark Lane takes a first look at the Great Pavilion.
It’s a day of suspense and celebration at Chelsea as the all-important medals are revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift talk us through the key results, while Carol Klein congratulates old friends and new faces in the Great Pavilion. Actor David Morrissey shares his tips for a bumper harvest at home, and we exclusively reveal the winner of the RHS Best Show Garden 2021.
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell introduce coverage of the opening day of the show. On a VIP-packed press day, Nicki chats to Lisa Snowdon about her love of gardening, and James Wong hunts out the best houseplants. Frances Tophill tells you everything you need to know about building your own Insta-Pond, and Mark Lane takes a first look at the Great Pavilion.
It’s Medals Day at Chelsea, and Angellica Bell and Nicki Chapman kick-off our coverage with their guide to this year’s big winners. James Wong has the lowdown on one of 2021’s new obsessions - houseplants - with his succulents masterclass. Dr Amir Khan finds out more about the health qualities of plants, and Frances Tophill tackles your thorniest gardening questions.
A day of suspense and celebration at Chelsea as the medals are revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift talk us through the key results, and we exclusively reveal the winner of the RHS Best Show Garden 2021.
Nikki Chapman and Angellica Bell offer more inspiration and ideas from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Toby Buckland unpacks the basics of design for your back garden, and Chris Bavin shows us how to get more out of the plants we already have, for free. And we’ll be taking a behind-the-scenes look at how the growers and designers keep their exhibits looking fresh all week long.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift launch the BBC RHS People’s Choice Award and look at a bounty of new plants in the Great Pavilion. JJ Chalmers shares his passion for climbing plants, and singer-songwriter Craig David tells us why he’s found a love for gardening.
Monty Don and Joe Swift look at how we can all benefit from gardening to improve our mental health. We reveal at how you can create a mindful sanctuary even in the busiest of cities and how greening up your indoor spaces can be creative and calming. Mary Berry explores her secret passion for hostas with a nursery who are first timers at Chelsea, and Zoe Ball tells us why her garden is such a big part of her life.
Nicki Chapman, Angellica Bell and the team bring you all the news and buzz from this year’s show. On a mission to get maximum reward for minimum effort, today’s show is filled with practical gardening advice. James Wong demonstrates how to style your houseplants, Toby Buckland gives you tips on planting design, and Frances Tophill explains how to get your garden to deliver all year round.
Joe Swift talks sustainable floristry with a designer who’s never exhibited at Chelsea before, and Adam Frost continues his design strand looking at what to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Celebrating a glorious week at RHS Chelsea, Angellica Bell and Nicki Campbell are joined by comedian Joel Dommett and his mother Penny. There is a mini masterclass on garden design from acclaimed Chelsea regular Sarah Eberle, as well as tips on what to do with a bumper harvest, and Nicki and Angellica will exclusively reveal the winner of the prestigious President’s Award.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift celebrate the end of a wonderful week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They reveal the winner of the BBC RHS People’s Choice Award 2021, Arit Anderson shares some top design tips from the showground, and Joe takes a look at the new plants everyone will want in their gardens in 2022.
It’s the end of the week at the Chelsea Flower Show, and Monty Don and Joe Swift have the honour of crowning the Plant of the Year and meeting the BBC RHS People’s Choice Award 2021. Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri reveals the gorgeous green haven she’s creating in rural Wales, Adam Frost shares his tips for loving your garden in winter and we meet the inspiring woman behind one of this year’s most-talked about gardens.
Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift take an exclusive first look at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which returns to its spring date for the first time in three years. They are joined by Adam Frost, Carol Klein, Rachel de Thame, Arit Anderson and Toby Buckland, who showcase some of the most eagerly anticipated show gardens and discover the beautiful blooms in the Great Pavilion. Actress Caroline Quentin comes to Chelsea in search of inspiration for her own back garden.
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell have exclusive access to the opening day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. On a celebrity-packed press day, Nicki chats to Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp and his wife Shirlie about their garden makeover, and Frances Tophill has the lowdown on the stunning summer flowers to plant right now. Toby Buckland reveals the big gardening trends at this year’s show, while Carol Klein has tips on combining colour for maximum impact. James Wong dives into the scientific secrets of the plants we know and love, and Mark Lane has the recipe for beautiful borders. And as Chelsea pays tribute to the Queen’s platinum jubilee, Angellica gets a lesson in creating a floral display worthy of any celebration.
Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC Two’s coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022, joined by their regular team of gardening experts. They explore the 39 inspirational gardens on offer, as well as the immaculate displays of growers in the Great Pavilion. Adam Frost delves into a garden created with mental wellbeing in mind, while Juliet Sargeant reveals her design for the brand new Blue Peter garden. Rachel de Thame takes a first look at some stunning new cultivars launching at the show, and Carol Klein admires Chelsea’s tributes to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
It’s Medals Day at Chelsea, and Angellica Bell and Nicki Chapman kick-off our coverage with an overview of this year’s big winners. Toby Buckland brings us the hottest design tips to give our gardens some Chelsea magic for summer entertaining. Derry Girls star Siobhan McSweeney makes her first trip to the show, and Carol Klein inspires us to create the perfect colour palette in our summer garden.
Emotions are running high at Chelsea as the all-important medals are revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift bring us the highlights of the garden awards, while Carol Klein shares the triumphs of the Pavilion medals. Textile queen Cath Kidston joins us on a garden she’s helped to design, and Adam Frost’s got some tops tips on designing with plants the Chelsea way. Also, we exclusively reveal the winner of the RHS Best Show Garden 2022.
Nikki Chapman and Angellica Bell are back with more inspiration and ideas from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Toby Buckland reveals design ideas to get your garden ready for summer, Mark Lane shows us how to style our borders to achieve the wild and wafty look, and Frances Tophill delves into the beautiful world of clematis.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift launch the BBC RHS People’s Choice Award and take a look at all the show gardens in contention. Mary Berry heads to the Great Pavilion to discover a family connection to a beautiful bloom, and JJ Chalmers shares his passion for getting kids gardening. Actor John Hannah also tells us why he found a love for gardening.
Monty Don and Joe Swift take a look at the smaller gardens of the Chelsea Flower Show. Carol Klein reveals the winner of the Platinum Jubilee Award, the biggest award in the Great Pavilion. Nick Bailey showcases the new plants launched at Chelsea that we will all want to buy for our gardens, and in a special look back into the archives, Rachel de Thame reveals how gardening tastes and trends have changed at Chelsea since the beginning of the Queen’s reign in 1952.
On the day the gates open to the public, Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell give us their guide to getting the most from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. Nicki chats to First Dates star Fred Sirieix about his passion for gardening, and Toby Buckland shares ideas on creating corners to escape to, no matter what size your garden. Angellica finds out how to use herbs in new ways, while Mark Lane reveals his love affair with lavender.
Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team explore ways to encourage wildlife no matter what size or style of garden you have. Designer Jasper Conran reveals the sprawling, bloom-filled gardens of his Dorset home, while Joe explains how to create a Victorian style stumpery in a shady corner. Arit Anderson talks sustainable floristry with this year’s superstar designers, while Nick Bailey meets a nurserywoman who’s defied the odds to exhibit at this year’s show.
Celebrating a glorious week at RHS Chelsea, Angellica Bell and Nicki Chapman are joined by Simon Lycett to create a stunning floral table display. Singer Mica Paris gets her first taste of the Chelsea Flower Show and indulges in her passion for lilies, while Toby Buckland shows how to bring a garden alive at night. Frances Tophill takes an up close and personal look at a stunning summer bloom, the lupin, and Chris Bavin explores a balcony garden that takes fruit and veg to new heights.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift reveal the winner of this year’s BBC RHS People’s Choice Award. They are also joined by Mary Berry, who luxuriates in a nursery dedicated to growing British daffodils. Adam Frost reviews the top design trends that have emerged at this year’s show, and JJ Chalmers visits a show garden dedicated to rehabilitation for members of the armed forces.
It’s the end of the week at the Chelsea Flower Show, and Monty Don and Joe Swift are celebrating in style with the winner of this year’s coveted BBC RHS People’s Choice Award. Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer of the band Texas, joins Monty to share her passion for gardening, and Carol Klein reveals her favourite floral picks from the Great Pavilion to get us green fingered over the weekend. With one week to go until the Queen’s platinum jubilee, Rachel de Thame celebrates the monarch’s long association with the Chelsea Flower Show.
Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022.
Join Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift for an exclusive first look at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show 2023. They are joined by Adam Frost, Carol Klein, Rachel de Thame, Arit Anderson, Frances Tophill and Toby Buckland, who delve into some of the most eagerly anticipated show gardens and reveal this season’s best blooms in the Great Pavilion.
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell have exclusive access to the glitz and glamour of opening day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023. They’re joined by a team of gardening experts, including Rachel de Thame, who will be travelling the world without even leaving the showground, and Toby Buckland, who will be showing us how to upgrade our gardens the Chelsea way. Carol Klein is searching out the hidden treasures we’re all going to want in our gardens, while James Wong uncovers the secrets to our lawns. And as the show hosts its very first wedding, Nicki gets a lesson in creating floral garlands worthy of any celebration.
Monty Don and Joe Swift review some of the 35 inspirational gardens on offer, as well as the immaculate displays of growers in the Great Pavilion. Adam Frost delves into a garden created with community in mind, while Arit Anderson heads to the ingenious houseplant studios. Frances Tophill takes a first look at the planting styles to look out for at the show, while Carol Klein gets us in the mood for summer with beautiful blooms. And Sophie Raworth is on hand to welcome the royal family to the show.
It’s Medals Day at Chelsea, and Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell kick off our coverage with an overview of this year’s big winners. Toby Buckland brings us the hottest design tips to upgrade our gardens the Chelsea way. Great British Menu judge Nisha Katona helps spice up our summer barbecues, and Rachel De Thame inspires us with the perfect plants to create show-stopping summer borders.
Emotions are running high at Chelsea as the all-important medals are revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift bring us the highlights of the garden awards, while Carol Klein shares the triumphs of the Grand Pavilion medals. Fashion designer Bruce Oldfield reveals how his passion for gardening inspired the design for HM Queen Camilla’s coronation gown. And Frances Tophill reveals the exciting new plants at Chelsea that may end up being planted in gardens for years to come. Plus an exclusive reveal of the winner of the RHS Best Show Garden 2023.
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell are back with more inspiration and ideas from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Toby Buckland reveals the design tips to give your balcony an upgrade, Carol Klein unveils how beautiful euphorbia can transform borders, and Mark Lane shows us how to try out different shrubs to future-proof our gardens. Singer Kim Wilde shares how gardening has changed her life.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift launch the BBC RHS People’s Choice Award and take a look at all the show gardens in contention. Dame Mary Berry heads to the Great Pavilion to celebrate this season’s roses, and JJ Chalmers discovers how to get growing under glass. Presenter AJ Odudu shares her passion for houseplants.
Monty Don and Joe Swift take a look at the smaller gardens of the Chelsea Flower Show. Rachel de Thame shares design tips to make the most of summer entertaining spaces, Frances Tophill showcases the best plants to grow in containers, and Dame Mary Berry visits legendary grower Jon Wheatley in his garden. Also, Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge shares how his garden is changing the way he cooks.
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell join us from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023. Angellica chats to YouTube and Strictly star Joe Sugg about his new-found passion for gardening, and James Wong gives us his beginners' guide to growing houseplants. Toby Buckland shares his ideas on how to bring the outer edges of your garden to life, while Nicki joins Rachel in creating a show-stopping look for your front door. Mark Lane reveals his top tips to get all-year-round interest from your plants.
Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team celebrate the passions behind the plants and gardens on show. Adam Frost uncovers the innovative design details hidden in the gardens, while Nick Bailey investigates how to future-proof planting choices ahead of a summer scorcher. Joe revels in the beauty of a houseplant favourite – the orchid - and Arit Anderson provides inspiration for gardens with the statement plants on display.
Celebrating a glorious week at RHS Chelsea, Angellica Bell and Nicki Chapman chat to Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones about his passion for gardening. Carol Klein unearths her last hidden planting treasures, pelargoniums, and Toby Buckland shares ideas on how to create a show-stopping moment in our gardens ahead of the start of summer. Rachel de Thame shows us how to add a pop of Chelsea colour to our gardens, while James Wong helps us to get growing our own fruit and veg.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift reveal the winner of this year's BBC RHS People’s Choice Award and are joined by Dame Mary Berry who asks the pavilion growers how best to create a stunning floral cutting garden. Adam Frost and Toby Buckland review the top planting trends that have emerged at this year’s show, and with summer on the horizon, Frances Tophill shows us the cocktails we can make using botanicals and herbs grown in the comfort of our own homes.
At the end of the week, Monty Don and Joe Swift are celebrating in style the winner of the coveted BBC RHS People’s Choice Award. Actor and passionate gardener Caroline Quentin gives us an exclusive in depth look at her glorious garden in Devon. Carol Klein reveals her guilty pleasure plants from the competition that deserve to be loved again. And Adam Frost takes a look behind the beauty to reveal how designers are using plants and materials to create stunning sanctuaries whilst making our gardens resilient to the changing climate.
Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 and are joined by Mel Giedroyc and Jo Whiley with their take on the world’s greatest gardening event.
Join Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift for an exclusive first look at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show 2024.
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell have exclusive access to the glitz and glamour of opening day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024.
Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC Two’s coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. Along with a team of gardening experts, they delve into some of the 35 inspirational gardens on show.
It’s Medals Day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell kick off our coverage with an overview of this year’s big winners.
Emotions are running high at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as the all-important medals are revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift bring us the highlights of the garden design awards.
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell are back with more ideas and inspiration from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift launch the BBC RHS People’s Choice Award and take a look at all the show gardens in contention.
Monty Don and Joe Swift take a look at how the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is helping to reimagine urban living, with innovative ideas that can be replicated at home.
Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell join us from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 where they’ll be celebrating inspirational ideas for smaller spaces.
Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team have everything you need to know to get ready for summer. Nick Bailey explores a garden perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Celebrating a glorious week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Angellica Bell and Nicki Chapman bring us the last instalment of their Chelsea dream spaces.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift reveal the winner of this year’s BBC RHS People’s Choice Award.
It’s the end of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024. Monty Don and Joe Swift bring us their expert analysis of the winning garden in the BBC RHS People’s Choice Award.
Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024.
Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the week's highlights at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 and are joined by special guests with their take on the world’s greatest gardening event.
Sandi Toksvig and Adam Frost kick off the flower show season with a glimpse of what goes into making the the Chelsea Flower Show the most eagerly awaited event in the gardening calendar. The Road to Chelsea goes from Grenada to Yorkshire and from Brighton to Cardiff by way of a leisurely cruise down the Thames. Sandi, Adam and Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson meet some of the passionate growers, florists and garden designers whose skill, dedication and desire to be the best make Chelsea the most prestigious flower show in the world.
