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The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show is one of the most anticipated flower show events of the year, alongside the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. And thankfully, it’s just around the corner! No more months of anticipation and waiting – it’s finally just a few weeks away.

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to get exclusive access to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show? Well, your dreams have come true because in this exclusive interview we got an all-access pass to THE horticultural event of the year thanks to Annie Guilfoyle, a 2024 judge. Annie is co-founder of Garden Masterclass in the UK and an award wining garden designer who earned a Silver Medal at Cheslea years ago for her innovative landscape design. Annie is just back from the show this year and shares details from her favorite gardens, interesting new plants that caught her attention, and even some celebrity gossip from those stars that were in attendance at the show. (Spoiler alert: she did not  see Lady Whistledown at the Bridgerton -themed garden). We discussed how native plants and sustainable practices played a role in this year’s event and talk about themes of water conservation and hardscape upcycling.   

There are a few topics in the design world that can stir a bit of a lively debate, and wall-to-wall carpeting is one. Love it or hate it, we've been noticing an uptick in designs with this floor treatment.

It’s almost Bloom time, that weekend in the Irish gardening year when we collectively convince ourselves that the sun shines in Ireland all year round and that picnics on the lawn dressed in boater hats and gingham sundresses are a good idea.

The goal from a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show is to come away with your head full of ideas and inspiration. Sometimes the show gardens can feel unattainable – too esoteric, too wild or too zany for your own back garden. This year however there are plenty of clever, stylish and down-to-earth gardens that offer ideas for real gardens. Here are a few of the best.

Tom Stuart-Smith's National Garden Scheme Garden

All of the medal winners at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show have been announced. This year’s Chelsea Flower Show had everything: from a garden designed by children, for children, a garden that provided a calming, sensory atmosphere to support stroke recovery, and even one inspired by the Netflix show Bridgerton. Discover the Gardeners’ World Magazine team’s show highlights of RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024.

For the last 19 years I have spent the third week in May at the Chelsea Flower show. It's one of those Great British institutions that just has to be experienced — a chance to see the country's best horticultural performers all in one space, to glean ideas, spot trends and talk to the people who make our gardens grow.

There’s a buzz in the air at this time of the year in the gardening world, as we look forward to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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What makes these plants special in the world of gardening? Well, all of these bring something unique to the table (umm, the sides on the leaves or stems) that will enrich your plant collection!