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Climate change is pushing designers towards plants that can cope with weather extremes
From a yew maze and wisteria walk in the UK to an automatic irrigation system in Belgium
From pizza ovens to cushions, you can enjoy home comforts outside the house
The nursery’s Chelsea display was a tribute to the Italian Riviera garden of Ellen Willmott
The Chelsea Fringe Festival offers an alternative array of horticultural events
Skillful and stylish — but spare us the weedy-washy Wellbeing Garden
Regulators increasingly frown upon corporate entertaining over conflicts of interest
As well as the plants for sale, there are items to satisfy every gardener’s whim
Behind all the razzmatazz, is the show struggling to remain relevant?
Meet the British horticultural expert who believes in relaxing the rules
True inspiration is to be found in the smaller displays away from gimmicky set pieces
Some analysts suggest this regulated income could revive interest in a takeover
It is one of the highlights of the horticultural calendar, but what is the show’s cultural significance? Top designers look ahead to this year’s event. Plus a sneak preview of London’s newly expanded Garden Museum and Robin Lane Fox explores La Mortola, once described as the greatest private garden in the world
Sculptor David Harber creates bespoke pieces engraved with names, dates, quotes or even words written by clients’ children
Water features are a familiar sight in show gardens, but they can prove problematic for designers — and tipsy gala guests
Landscape and garden designer Jinny Blom selects her favourite gizmos and plants from this year’s event
Sponsors may be feeling the squeeze but the annual horticultural event is one in which Britain still leads the world
Sculpture often features at Chelsea Flower Show but can you do it yourself?
One couple’s garden at Chelsea Flower Show demonstrates plants and cultivation methods to deal with extreme weather
A highlight of the British summer season struggles to lure corporates
Designer Matthew Wilson on how York Minster inspired him to explore the way that light interplays with gardens
While the designers’ show gardens attract all the headlines, the real floral highlights can be found indoors
Taveta chairman spoke of ‘after-event ratification’ to explain his role in disposal
Opening night draws array of leaders from business, finance and politics
A selection of some of the products on offer at the event, from the world’s most exclusive garden twine to a shepherd’s hut
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