About this episode

The episode covers highlights from the Chelsea Flower Show, including medal winners, design trends, and personal stories from designers.

Join us at the Chelsea Flower Show today to get the lowdown on all the medals and best in show winners with Lucy Hall, Sarah Eberle on being the most decorated Chelsea designer in history, and Rhoda Parry on what a ‘naturescape’ is. Plus a day in the life of the Chelsea show manager, how Frances Tophill found collaborating with The King and David Beckham, what the Gardens Illustrated team think the major design trends and ideas are this year and some funny disaster stories designers have shared from previous Chelsea outings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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