Chelsea Flower Show 2022 Highlights
Rewilding Britain Landscape Wins Best in Show
This year’s Chelsea Flower Show featured a stunning “Rewilding Britain Landscape” that won Best in Show. This garden recreated a beaver habitat, showcasing the importance of natural gardening and encouraging a debate about the future of our gardens.
Putting Down Roots: A Garden for the Homeless
The “Putting Down Roots” garden highlighted the power of gardening to help people move out of homelessness. The garden featured large planters that were designed to be easily moved and reused, and it will be relocated to a permanent location in London Bridge after the show.
Building the Future: A Sustainable Garden
Sarah Eberle’s “Building the Future” garden showcased the use of sustainable materials and innovative design. The garden featured a waterfall construction made from a lightweight material that resembled rocks, and it was inspired by the forests of Ireland.
Morris & Co.: A Tapestry of Flowers
The “Morris & Co. Garden” was a tribute to the arts and crafts movement, featuring a tapestry of flowers and colors. The garden mimicked William Morris’ heritage designs through textural planting and whimsical wild waves of flowers.
Balcony Gardens: Inspiration for Small Spaces
The Balcony Gardens category provided inspiration for small spaces, with ideas for homegrown crops, beautiful flowers, and practical seating. Many of the ideas were budget-friendly and handmade by the designers, making them accessible to home gardeners.
House Plants Celebrated at Chelsea
The Plant Workshop’s house plant studio re-imagined the home office with plants bursting out of the screen and desk drawers. This space highlighted the growing trend of houseplants and inspired visitors to fill their homes with greenery.