This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a special occasion – uniquely it takes place in September (at the end of summer) instead of the traditional start of summer in May.
The Show Gardens showcased the best of garden design talent, and featuring some more autumnal flowers, plants and grasses, and an exclusive chance to see the gardens lit up at night.
Here’s some of our highlights (follow us on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest to see more)
Guangzhou China: Guangzhou GardenDesigned by Designed by Peter Chmiel with Chin-Jung Chen
Alt textCOP 26 GardenThe COP 26 Garden recognises the 26th COP Climate Change meeting taking place in Glasgow in 2021, and takes visitors on a journey through the environmental impact of gardening (including beehives).
Alt textM&G GardenDesigned by Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg
The M&G Garden combines urban materials and inspiration on creating green spaces in urban environments. If you want to find out more ways to develop your urban garden join Annie Guilfoyle’s Designing Small Urban Gardens course.
Alt textThe Trailfinders’ 50th Anniversary GardenDesigned by Jonathan Snow
Inspired by Trailfinders’ first holiday destination Nepal, this garden includes prayer flags and wheels and Himalayan style planting and plants.
Alt textBBC One Show & RHS Garden of HopeDesigned by Marie-Louise Agius
Look out for a flash of hope – written in lights just under the bridge.
Alt textYeo Valley Organic GardenDesigned by Tom Massey and supported by Sarah Mead
Alt textFinding Our Way: AN NHS Tribute GardenDesigned by Naomi Ferrett-Cohen,
Overlooked by Chelsea Hospital this is a great place to watch sunset and reflect on the work the NHS has done throughout the pandemic.
Alt textGuide Dogs 90th Anniversary GardenDesigned by Adam Woolcott & Jonathan Smith
This garden traces the journey of someone with sight loss and the difference a guide dog makes to their life.
Alt textContainer GardensIf you ever needed confirmation that you can create a beautiful garden with just a few containers, this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show confirmed it! Great for inspiration on which pots to use and how to plant. (And if you need more inspiration join Chris Beardshaw’s class on Container Gardening).
Alt textAlt textFruit & VegetablesAcross the show there was a focus on fruit and veg – including a huge pumpkin in the Pavilion. If you’re inspired to improve your all year round growing skills we recommend Sally Nex’s Self-sufficient Veg growing course.
Alt textHouseplants and SucculentsLots of great tips and inspiration for adding houseplants and succulents into your life at this year's show.
Alt textRHS Chelsea Flower Show by nightDon't miss sunset over the NHS Garden, and a wander through the gardens at night gives a whole new perspective on the gardens and planting.
Alt textInspired to grow your gardening skills?