About this episode
David Maxwell explores the creation of a world-class exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
Presenter David Maxwell finds out what it takes to create a world class exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Alongside fern expert Billy Alexander, David helps to create the Kells Bay Garden in the Great Pavillion. He also speaks to some of the other designers, landscapers and tradespeople on site working against the clock as judging day looms large. Despite the challenges of time, heat and even a local fox, the garden gets finished and picks up a prestigious gold medal and the president's award.
People in this episode
Host: David Maxwell
Guest: Billy Alexander
Topics covered
- RHS Chelsea Flower Show
- garden design
- landscaping
- exhibits
- gold medal
Keywords
- Chelsea Flower Show
- garden exhibit
- landscapers
- gold medal
- Kells Bay Garden
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Places: Kells Bay Garden, Great Pavillion
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