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8 iconic garden plants launched over the years at the Chelsea Flower Show
We take a look at eight plants that were showcased at the Chelsea Flower Show, and became instant classics

Monty Don, Adam Frost and Carol Klein all return with a host of other celebs as presenters for Chelsea TV coverage
Find out who is presenting the BBC coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year.

Garden design turmoil over controversial use of AI for Chelsea Flower Show gardens
There will be three AI-designed gardens at Chelsea this year - but debate around them is fierce
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Which of these plants would you pick to win the ultimate accolade at Chelsea Flower Show?
Discover which plants have been shortlisted for the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2026, picked from a shortlist chosen by industry experts

Visit this 20-year passion project garden on a former stud farm, where double mirrored borders have brought visitors to tears
Old Bladbean Stud in Kent is a romantic country garden that has unfolded slowly over 20 years

When and how to watch RHS Chelsea Flower Show on TV in 2026
No ticket to RHS Chelsea Flower Show? No problem: here's exactly how to watch the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year

What else is on around London during Chelsea?
A list of all of the best things to do in London during the week of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, from floral food to garden visits.

The new Chelsea? Why The Newt in Somerset's Great Garden Show is the next big thing
The Newt in Somerset sponsored RHS Chelsea Flower Show for years - so is its new Great Garden Show now taking on Chelsea at its own game?

“I still get a buzz out of coming to work" - meet the modest nursery manager of one of the world's most famous gardens
The self-effacing manager of the Great Dixter Nursery on learning from Christo and nurturing the next generation of growers.

9 big garden red flags when buying a house (DON'T ignore #4)
9 garden red flags to watch for when looking for your new home, with recommendations from designers and estate agents.

"I doubt we will have any to include" - warm spring days, and record mouse numbers, cause havoc for Chelsea Flower Show growers
The warm spring could mean last-minute changes to the plants this year, as many are blooming too early

Why skilled gardeners are worth their weight in gold
Qualified gardeners can make all the difference to your space but are they valued enough?

19 plant combos for stunning spring pots that bring colour and style to any garden
Here are 19 gorgeous spring planting combinations, put together by garden designers.

"There's something life-affirming about being part of a plant’s lifecycle": Meet seed farmer Ellen Rignell
Seed farmer Ellen is the owner of Winnow Farm Seeds based in Bridport, west Dorset.

The historic Scottish garden getting a centenary makeover - using 200-year-old designs
The award-winning Harris Bugg Studio is designing the Centenary Garden at Newhailes House near Edinburgh

Designing for wellbeing: The rise of the garden sanctuary
Wellbeing is shaping modern garden design. Here, we explore how to reflect this in your own space with outdoor saunas and other wellness additions

Here's the reason why No Mow May is so important
No Mow May encourages gardeners to leave their mowers in the shed and transform their lawns into havens of biodiversity. Here's why it's so important. Illustration Lesley Buckingham

Peek inside this huge East Sussex garden with a pool, zipline, treehouse, wildflower meadow and gravel garden
In this large new country garden, designer Butter Wakefield has blended strong structure with playful planting

Mary Berry on her guilty gardening secret and biggest mistake
The cookery writer, broadcaster and former president of the National Garden Scheme Mary Berry on her new book and the joy of visiting gardens

Fancy growing something different in 2026? Top plant sellers reveal the plants they're excited about this year
Fancy growing something different this season? Top plant sellers and nurseries told us which brand-new, recently introduced or simply fresh-to-their-lists plants they are excited about this year

"Every design decision is made for a reason": design duo Acres Wild on leaving nothing to chance
Debbie Roberts and Ian Smith, the designers behind the highly successful design practice Acres Wild on their process and how teaching helps them crystallise ideas.

Meet the winemakers — and create a wine that's yours
Dreamt of blending your own wine? This might be the opportunity

Stop wasting your money on the fake version of this expensive condiment, and grow your own
Western wasabi is a pale imitation of the real thing. Learn how you can grow this exotic condiment as easily as the rest of your home-grown vegetables.

Top designer tips for hiding 8 common garden eyesores
Most gardens have an eyesore to deal with but you can disguise them with a little creative thinking.