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Countdown to RHS Chelsea 2025 - 2 weeks to go

  • Writer: Sarah Kay
    Sarah Kay
  • 6 days ago
  • 2 min read

The anticipation for Chelsea 2025 is in full swing as the show is set to open on Tuesday, May 20th. I'm excited to visit on the Saturday. Here are some of the gardens I'm eager to see.


  1. Avande Intelligent Garden by Tom Massey & Je Ahn


    People explore a lush garden with trees, stone paths, and a small stream. The scene is serene, featuring greenery and colorful plants.
    Avande Intelligent Garden by Tom Massey & Je Ahn

    The gold-winning team from last year is back with a garden that advocates for urban street trees and emphasises the challenges faced when these trees are not properly established, affecting carbon capture, pollution, and wildlife. This garden incorporates sensors and AI technology to monitor the trees' health and inform caretakers of their needs for successful growth. Each tree serves a practical purpose, from furniture making to culinary applications. I am eager to see how this garden will blend the advanced technological approach with the creation of a beautiful and natural-looking tree landscape.


  1. The Hospitalfield Arts Garden by Nigel Dunnett


    A person walks in a serene garden with wavy structures, lush greenery, and a small wooden building under pine trees. Bright, airy setting.
    The Hospitalfield Arts Garden by Nigel Dunnett

    Nigel Dunnett's comeback to Chelsea features a garden inspired by the setting and landscape of Hospital Fields Arts on Scotland's east coast, characterised by sand dunes and gentle coastal conditions. The artist's 'bothy' is tucked among the sculptural 'sand banks,' and the planting embraces a coastal and Mediterranean theme. Resilient species like Crambe maritima and Geranium palmatum are part of the green, blue, and grey-themed planting.


  1. Garden of the Future by Matthew Butler & Josh Parker


    Lush garden with colorful flowers and trees, small building with green roof, and stools inside. Bright, sunny day, peaceful atmosphere.
    The Garden of the Future by Matthew Butler and Josh Parker

    I have a personal interest in this garden because the primary contractors, Acacia Gardens, have constructed several of my gardens. This garden envisions a future where climate change and unpredictable rainfall impacts smallholder farmers. It features drought-tolerant, resilient plants and innovative rainwater harvesting techniques to help farmers adapt and succeed. I've been keenly observing the creation of the rammed earth walls and other sustainable, low-impact building methods employed in this garden.


  1. The Glasshouse Garden by Jo Thompson


    Lush garden with diverse flowers and green trees, featuring geometric stone sculptures. A serene, natural setting with a calm mood.
    The Glasshouse Garden by Jo Thompson

    This garden honors the Glasshouse Program, which is a horticultural training and employment initiative provided to female prisoners nearing the end of their sentences. The sensory garden features a translucent pavilion and includes river birches, ferns, and several roses, which are a favorite of Jo Thompson.


  1. The Komerebi Garden by Masa Taniguchi


    Modern garden design with white-trunk trees, lush greenery, dark stone walls, and a serene ambiance. Light fixture adds a soft glow.
    Komerebi Garden by Masa Taniguchi

    I am fond of the Container and Balcony categories, as they offer creative yet practical solutions for limited spaces. "Komerebi" is a Japanese term describing the phenomenon of light filtering through a tree canopy, casting moving and dancing shadows on the ground. Drawing inspiration from the Nagano forest, this reflective garden incorporates contrasting plants and materials such as charcoal and Betula.


I will feedback on my favourite gardens following my visit so watch this space.

 
 
 

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