gardening

Chelsea Flower Show episode 12 2021: Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team search out some of the solutions for greener gardening on display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021. Joe talks sustainable floristry with a designer who’s never exhibited at Chelsea before, and meets a team whose passion for ethical houseplants became a lockdown success. Adam Frost continues his design strand looking at what to reduce, reuse and recycle, and Arit Anderson explains how to grow your garden like a forest to be at one with nature.     The world-famous show is normally held in May, but […]

Chelsea Flower Show episode 11 2021: 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.     The world-famous show is normally held in May, but this year it was delayed due to coronavirus restrictions. Holding it in the autumn means the show

Chelsea Flower Show episode 10 2021: 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.     The world-famous show is normally held in May, but this year it was

Chelsea Flower Show episode 9 2021: 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.     The world-famous show is normally held in May, but this year it was delayed due to coronavirus restrictions. Holding it in the autumn means the show will have a different look, featuring blooms such as asters and dahlias, trees full of fruit and berries, grasses and seed-heads,

Chelsea Flower Show episode 8 2021: Nicki 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.   Chelsea Flower Show episode 8 2021   The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was held in 1862, at the RHS garden in

Chelsea Flower Show episode 7 2021: 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.   Chelsea Flower Show episode 7 2021   The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was held in 1862, at the RHS garden in Kensington. Before this

Chelsea Flower Show episode 6 2021: 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.   Chelsea Flower Show episode 6 2021   The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was held in 1862, at the RHS garden in Kensington. Before this date the RHS

Chelsea Flower Show episode 5 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.   Chelsea Flower Show episode 5 2021   The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was held in 1862, at the RHS garden in Kensington. Before this date the

Chelsea Flower Show episode 4 2021: Monty Don and Joe Swift pay their first visit to this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, joined by the regular team of gardening experts as they begin to analyse the inspirational designs and floral displays at this year’s show. The unique September slot provides Carol Klein with a bounty of autumn-flowering bulbs to discover in the Great Pavilion.     Adam Frost investigates how to garden in small spaces and urban places, and Juliet Sargeant adopts the Scandinavian way of life, when it comes to gardening for mental health and wellbeing.   Chelsea Flower

Chelsea Flower Show episode 3 2021: 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.   Chelsea Flower Show episode 3 2021   The first Royal Horticultural Society Great Spring Show was held in 1862, at the RHS garden