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Beyond the Show: Chelsea Gardens Find New Homes
16 May
Summary
- Chelsea gardens are repurposed and relocated after the show.
- Gardens find new homes in hospitals, community spaces, and mental health charities.
- The RHS mandates garden relocation or repurposing since 2023.
The Chelsea Flower Show concludes, but its gardens continue to flourish in new environments. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) actively promotes the repurposing and relocation of these horticultural displays, ensuring they benefit communities beyond the event.
Since 2023, all gardens presented at the show are mandated to be relocated or repurposed. This initiative sees them find new life in various settings, including hospitals, community growing areas, and mental health charities. These relocated gardens contribute to skill-building, climate change adaptation, and social connection.
Examples include a garden at a London mental health charity that has become a transformative outdoor space and another at a country park in North Lanarkshire, supporting people with learning disabilities. The Mind garden in Barrow-in-Furness has become a focal point for a mental health charity, fostering social opportunities and empowering individuals through gardening.
This practice ensures a lasting legacy, with gardens being developed and maintained for specific communities. The energy and momentum from the Chelsea Flower Show often kickstart these projects, providing a vital impetus for their creation and long-term success.
