Join Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift for an exclusive first look at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show 2023. They are joined by Adam Frost, Carol Klein, Rachel de Thame, Arit Anderson, Frances Tophill and Toby Buckland, who delve into some of the most eagerly anticipated show gardens and reveal this season’s best blooms in the Great Pavilion.

First Look RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023

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Season 17

Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell have exclusive access to the glitz and glamour of the opening day of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023. They are joined by a team of gardening experts, including Rachel de Thame, who travels the world without even leaving the showground, and Toby Buckland, who shows us how to upgrade our gardens the Chelsea way.

Carol Klein is searching out the hidden treasures we are all going to want in our gardens, while James Wong uncovers the secrets to our lawns. And, as the show hosts its very first wedding, Nicki gets a lesson in creating floral garlands worthy of any celebration.

Monty Don and Joe Swift review some of the 35 inspirational gardens on offer, as well as the immaculate displays of growers in the Great Pavilion. Adam Frost delves into a garden created with community in mind, while Arit Anderson heads to the ingenious houseplant studios. Frances Tophill takes a first look at the planting styles to look out for at the show, while Carol Klein gets us in the mood for summer with beautiful blooms. And Sophie Raworth is on hand to welcome the royal family to the show.

Episode 3

It’s Medals Day at Chelsea, and Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell kick off our coverage with an overview of this year’s big winners. Toby Buckland brings us the hottest design tips to upgrade our gardens the Chelsea way. Great British Menu judge Nisha Katona helps spice up our summer barbecues, and Rachel De Thame inspires us with the perfect plants to create show-stopping summer borders.

Episode 4

Emotions are running high at Chelsea as the all-important medals are revealed. Monty Don and Joe Swift bring us the highlights of the garden awards, while Carol Klein shares the triumphs of the Grand Pavilion medals. Fashion designer Bruce Oldfield reveals how his passion for gardening inspired the design for HM Queen Camilla’s coronation gown. And Frances Tophill reveals the exciting new plants at Chelsea that may end up being planted in gardens for years to come. Plus an exclusive reveal of the winner of the RHS Best Show Garden 2023.

Episode 5

Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell are back with more inspiration and ideas from this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Toby Buckland reveals the design tips to give your balcony an upgrade, Carol Klein unveils how beautiful euphorbia can transform borders, and Mark Lane shows us how to try out different shrubs to future-proof our gardens. Singer Kim Wilde shares how gardening has changed her life.

Episode 6

Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift launch the BBC RHS People’s Choice Award and take a look at all the show gardens in contention. Dame Mary Berry heads to the Great Pavilion to celebrate this season’s roses, and JJ Chalmers discovers how to get growing under glass. Presenter AJ Odudu shares her passion for house plants.

Episode 7

Monty Don and Joe Swift take a look at the smaller gardens of the Chelsea Flower Show. Rachel de Thame shares design tips to make the most of summer entertaining spaces, Frances Tophill showcases the best plants to grow in containers, and Dame Mary Berry visits legendary grower Jon Wheatley in his garden. Also, Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge shares how his garden is changing the way he cooks.

Episode 8

Nicki Chapman and Angellica Bell join us from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023. Angellica chats to YouTube and Strictly star Joe Sugg about his new-found passion for gardening, and James Wong gives us his beginners' guide to growing houseplants. Toby Buckland shares his ideas on how to bring the outer edges of your garden to life, while Nicki joins Rachel in creating a show-stopping look for your front door. Mark Lane reveals his top tips to get all-year-round interest from your plants.

Episode 9

Monty Don, Joe Swift and the team celebrate the passions behind the plants and gardens on show. Adam Frost uncovers the innovative design details hidden in the gardens, while Nick Bailey investigates how to future-proof planting choices ahead of a summer scorcher. Joe revels in the beauty of a houseplant favourite – the orchid - and Arit Anderson provides inspiration for gardens with the statement plants on display.

Episode 10

Celebrating a glorious week at RHS Chelsea, Angellica Bell and Nicki Chapman chat to Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones about his passion for gardening. Carol Klein unearths her last hidden planting treasures, pelargoniums, and Toby Buckland shares ideas on how to create a show-stopping moment in our gardens ahead of the start of summer. Rachel de Thame shows us how to add a pop of Chelsea colour to our gardens, while James Wong helps us to get growing our own fruit and veg.

Episode 11

Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift reveal the winner of this year's BBC RHS People’s Choice Award and are joined by Dame Mary Berry who asks the pavilion growers how best to create a stunning floral cutting garden. Adam Frost and Toby Buckland review the top planting trends that have emerged at this year’s show, and with summer on the horizon, Frances Tophill shows us the cocktails we can make using botanicals and herbs grown in the comfort of our own homes.

Episode 12

At the end of the week, Monty Don and Joe Swift are celebrating in style the winner of the coveted BBC RHS People’s Choice Award. Actor and passionate gardener Caroline Quentin gives us an exclusive in-depth look at her glorious garden in Devon. Carol Klein reveals her guilty pleasure plants from the competition that deserve to be loved again. And Adam Frost takes a look behind the beauty to reveal how designers are using plants and materials to create stunning sanctuaries whilst making our gardens resilient to the changing climate.

Episode 13

Monty Don and Joe Swift look back at the highlights of their week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023.

Episode 14

Sophie Raworth and Joe Swift look back on the highlights of the week at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 and are joined by Mel Giedroyc and Jo Whiley with their take on the world’s greatest gardening event.

Episode 15

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.

First Look RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023

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