1 A dwarf, pink, white-throated Gladiolus – enchantment! (5) 4 Species term meaning scented, as in Viola _____ (7) 9 Determination: it can improve drainage in a scree garden! (4) 10 Approximate … texture of elm leaf 's hairy surface (5) 11 Levy assoc

This year, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens, big and small, are set to live on across the UK after the show, in hospitals, charity centres, schools, community gardens, in a hospice, a churchyard, a botanic garden and more. For some time now, all t

It was my grandfather who dreamed of creating a lake in the valley below the house. He was a prisoner of war, and it was the vision of the lake that kept him sane during his years of captivity. In 1946, he made it a reality. When he died, the first t

I can't get enough of the plants in this container, proved by the fact that this is a collection I first put together for my very first RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden, 15 years ago, and which I keep coming back to when I want to bring a bit of relaxe

Name Fuchsgrube. What Private woodland-style garden. Where Mülheim, western Germany. Size Ten acres. Soil Sandy, well-drained, acidic. Climate Oceanic climate, frequent rain in summer. Hardiness zone USDA 8. When Linda Zimmermann first set foot on th

SHROUDED IN LIGHT: NATURALISTIC PLANTING INSPIRED BY SHRUBLANDS by Kevin Philip Williams and Michael Guidi Filbert Press, £40 ISBN 978-1739903954 Every now and again, maybe once in a decade, a genuinely revolutionary garden book comes along. This is

All show garden designers express their delight at winning a Gold medal at Chelsea, but few exhibit such unrestrained jubilation as Japanese designer Kazuyuki Ishihara, as he literally jumps for joy on medals day. Instantly recognisable for his broad

With large, sky-blue flowers, this fertile hybrid was discovered on the Lingholm estate in the Lake District. It is a longer-lived perennial than other cultivars and grows well from seed. Best sown with freshly gathered seeds in late summer; don't so

There's something transfixing about Allison's Sylvester's artwork. Small though the majority of pieces might be, their detail is so intricate, one can't help but take a closer look. Just how is this beautiful, almost heraldic geranium leaf image made

When the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 opens its gates to the public on 21 May, the eyes of the gardening world will be drawn to the grounds of the Royal Hospital, just as they have been for more than a century. But, largely hidden from sight, things

Standing proud amid the razzle-dazzle of spectacular show gardens, the Great Pavilion represents the beating heart of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where the top nurseries in the UK and from further afield come to exhibit their pristine plants to mill

Creating gardens with wildlife in mind has been accepted garden practice for the past 50 years. But a new school of thought coming out of environmental activism suggests that our traditional approach to making spaces that are wildlife-friendly has be

It's always the first entry in my new diary, even before the birthdays of friends, anniversaries or holidays: the words 'RHS Chelsea'. I'm unsure what event might be so important that I would miss my annual trip to the 'Greatest Flower Show on Earth'

What Bulbous perennials. Commonly known as desert candles or foxtail lilies. A genus made up of 59 species. Season Early to midsummer. Size Up to 2.5m high (flower spike), 50cm-1m across. Conditions Well-drained soils, pH neutral, acid or alkaline, f

Designer Ula Maria. Sponsor Project Giving Back for Muscular Dystrophy UK. Theme A sanctuary space inspired by the Japanese art of forest bathing for the Muscular Dystrophy UK community. Contractor Crocus. Plants Deepdale Trees, Kelways. After the sh

Name Caisson House. Where Somerset. Size Two-and-a-half acres of 'curated' gardens surrounding the house, set among 40 acres. Soil Loam mix of soil on limestone; neutral pH. Climate Temperate. Hardiness zone USDA 9. As you wind through the narrow lan

Earliest gardening memory Harvesting fresh Charlotte new potatoes with my sister in my grandmother's coastal garden in Scotland. First plant love Laburnum anagyroides. We had one outside our kitchen window growing up. I always remember the warm yello

The general themes of health and inclusion are once again to the fore, with several projects sponsored via the Project Giving Back scheme based on the management of, or recovery from, conditions such as muscular dystrophy, cancer and stroke, and feat

Opening dates 21-25 May 2024. Buying tickets Advance purchase only, and tickets are limited. Go to rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show to check availability. Gardens Illustrated at Chelsea Come and see us at Stand EAE525 on Eastern Avenue