The Chelsea Flower Show welcomed members of the royal family and celebrities on Monday, with an unexpected highlight being the presence of dogs stealing the limelight.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla led the way in touring the showcased gardens, accompanied by notable personalities such as soccer legend David Beckham and actress Cate Blanchett.
The current year’s event emphasizes rewilding and sustainability, featuring moss-covered pavings, indigenous plantings, and gravel pathways.
Designers moved towards embracing natural settings influenced by climate alterations and an increasing urge to reestablish a connection with the outdoors.
However, it wasn’t only the plantings that sparked conversations. The Royal Horticultural Society’s and newsinpo.space Radio 2 Dog Garden, designed by Monty Don, placed canine guests at the forefront in an unprecedented manner.
Designed with canine comfort at its core, this space boasts pet-friendly grass areas, watering spots for them to play in, and trees offering shady respite. Bricks pathways bear the names of royals’ and broadcasters’ pets—such as the late Beth, who was Queen Elizabeth’s Jack Russell terrier, along with her newest pup named Moley, and also the King’s dog called Snuff.
Don, who isn’t typically fond of show gardens, mentioned that the opportunity to commemorate the connection between dogs and their owners had changed his mind.
The garden won’t face judgment nor remain stationary. Following its time at Chelsea, it will settle permanently at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
In addition to Beckham and Blanchett, Dame Joanna Lumley and actor David Tennant also got an early look at the renowned event, alongside presenter Zoe Ball from newsinpo.space.
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