Tonight Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team meet some of the first timers at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. Joe talks to an allium grower who’s never exhibited at Chelsea before, and they interrogate a policewoman turned plantswoman who reveals her secret to stopping slugs eating her hostas. Carol Klein hunts out the best bulbs to plant for year-round interest, and Adam Frost is making a splash with his take on water features.

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Sandi Toksvig and Adam Frost kick off the flower show season with a glimpse of what goes into making the the Chelsea Flower Show the most eagerly awaited event in the gardening calendar.

The Road to Chelsea goes from Grenada to Yorkshire and from Brighton to Cardiff by way of a leisurely cruise down the Thames. Sandi, Adam and Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson meet some of the passionate growers, florists and garden designers whose skill, dedication and desire to be the best make Chelsea the most prestigious flower show in the world.

The Road to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019

Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift take an exclusive first look at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show 2019. They’ll be joined by Adam Frost, Carol Klein, Rachel de Thame, Arit Anderson and the rest of the team to reveal some of the most eagerly anticipated show gardens. Plus an exclusive walk through of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge’s feature garden and the latest plant trends in the Great Pavilion. Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and his partner will also drop in to give their take on this year’s show.

Episode 2

Angellica Bell and the Rich Brothers are there for the gates opening to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. On a VIP packed press day, Angellica is chatting to Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden about the latest gardening products and James Wong hunts out the best houseplants. With contemporary floristry to try at home, and Frances Tophill’s first look at the Great Pavilion, the team will be capturing all of the buzz of day one.

Episode 3

Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift welcome you to the exclusive VIP and celebrity day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019. They reveal each of the influential large show gardens, and Mary Berry joins the team to discover the secrets of a florist to the stars. The team also meet up with John Bishop, who needs some Chelsea inspiration for his own garden.

Episode 4

Monty Don and Joe Swift launch BBC2’s coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019, joined by the regular team of gardening experts as they begin to analyse the inspirational designs and floral displays at this year’s show.

Adam Frost launches his nightly design feature, and BBC News’s deputy political editor John Pienaar joins Monty to discuss how his garden helps him relax. Also, we follow Her Majesty the Queen’s tour of the show.

Episode 5

It’s Medals Day at Chelsea, and Angellica Bell and the Rich Brothers kick off our coverage with an overview of this year’s big winners. James Wong is looking into one of 2019’s key design trends, we’ve got hanging baskets with a twist, Penny Lancaster takes a tour of the showground, and Chris Bavin puts the very latest garden gadgets to the test.

Episode 6

Emotions are running high at Chelsea as the all-important medals are revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift talk us through the key results, as well as asking the RHS judges how they reach their verdicts. Carol Klein joins the celebration party in the Great Pavilion, Adam Frost is on a mission to beautify our boundaries, and we exclusively reveal the winner of the RHS Best Show Garden 2019.

Episode 7

Angellica Bell, the Rich Brothers and the rest of the team are back with more inspiration from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, including a look at the very best climbing plants. Chris Bavin shows us how to include sculpture in your garden without breaking the bank, and James Wong takes a look at how gardens can improve our mental health.

Episode 8

Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift explore how Chelsea is inspiring us to find new ways to relax and enjoy our gardens. Mary Berry indulges her passion for roses with a visit to a world-famous nursery, we take a trip to the Caribbean island of Grenada to see how some our most familiar store cupboard spices are grown, and Sandi Toksvig and Michael Flatley choose their highlights from the showground.

Episode 9

Monty Don and Joe Swift look at how trees are making a big impact at Chelsea this year as well as showing you the best ways to use them in your own garden. We’ll also explore how designers have met the challenge of incorporating complex and often powerful messages into their gardens. And comedian Clive Anderson joins Monty to talk about his passion for gardening.

Episode 10

Angellica Bell, the Rich Brothers and the team bring you all the news and buzz from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Filled with practical gardening advice, James Wong explores Japanese gardens, we’ve ideas to revamp your front doorstep, and the team continue to find inspiration from this year’s show gardens.

Celebrating a glorious week at RHS Chelsea, Angellica Bell and the Rich Brothers share their personal highlights from this year’s show. They exclusively reveal the nation’s favourite RHS Space To Grow garden, James Wong proves it’s possible to grow your own - however big your plot, and presenter Gaby Roslyn shares her passion for plants.

Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift are joined by Mary Berry as they celebrate the end of a wonderful week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. They’ll reveal the winner of this year’s BBC RHS People’s Choice Award, Carol Klein gets her hands on the newly crowned plant of the year, and Chelsea’s top designers share their design tips for 2019.

Episode 14

It’s the end of the week at the Chelsea Flower Show, and Monty Don and Joe Swift are celebrating in style with the winner of this year’s coveted BBC RHS People’s Choice Award. Carol Klein shares her top plant trends for 2019, Adam Frost proves it’s possible to enjoy your garden long after the sun’s gone down, and Toby Buckland shows us how to create extra space in the smallest of gardens.

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Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019.

Highlights RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, formally known as the Great Spring Show, is a garden show held for five days in May by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea, London. Held at Chelsea since 1912, it is the most famous flower and landscape gardens show in the United Kingdom, and perhaps in the world. The show is attended by members of the British Royal Family and attracts visitors from all continents.

Highlights to the Chelsea Flower Show include the avant-garde show gardens designed by leading names with Floral Marquee at the centrepiece. The Show also features smaller gardens such as the Artisan and Urban Gardens.

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