The best of RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Gardening with the RHS

Royal Horticultural Society

Hobbies, Leisure, Home & Garden

4.3 • 692 Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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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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0:00.0	Longwood Gardens is committed to developing tomorrow's leaders in public gardens.
0:03.9	The Longwood Fellows Program is a tuition-free residential experience at the renowned Longwood Gardens
0:08.8	located just outside Philadelphia. During the program, build your leadership skills, and grow
0:14.0	your professional network. Engage in project-based learning, enjoy a two-month field placement,
0:18.8	and learn from leaders across a spectrum of professions.
0:21.6	Sound like an opportunity for you? Learn more and apply at longwood gardens.org
0:26.0	slash fellows.
0:30.9	For one extraordinary week, the grounds of Royal Hospital Chelsea are transformed into a living
0:35.8	showcase of creativity and craftsmanship,
0:38.3	bursting with breathtaking gardens, remarkable planting, pioneering ideas and the people shaping the future of horticulture.
0:46.3	Welcome to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, proudly sponsored by Rangerover.
0:52.3	I'm Robreidon and I'm excited to see beautifully designed gardens but if I'm being very honest
1:01.0	I'm also excited to see garden gadgets.
1:04.0	Hi, I'm Angelica Bell. It's amazing to be here again and it's amazing to see how the gardens grow,
1:10.0	develop the ideas. Hello, my name's Bill Bailey and what gardening and it's amazing to see how the gardens grow, develop the ideas.
1:11.6	Hello, my name's Bill Bailey and what gardening does it teaches you to slow down a little
1:15.6	bit because it teaches us all about patience which is really lovely.
1:19.6	My name is morning class. I'm loving being at Chelsea. Just get a real feel of what it would
1:24.6	be like to have that garden in your house. We can dream.
1:28.2	Hello, Jim Carter, I'm at the Chelsea Flower Show. I'm completely overexcited. So I'm taking notes
1:33.4	of plants that I love and looking forward to a great day. I'm Jenny LaVille and in this special
1:41.7	RHS Chelsea Flower Show episode we'll be exploring the
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