Interview with Bob Sweet
Shows Organiser Bob Sweet is the man charged with making the RHS Chelsea Flower Show pass off without a hitch - just two weeks after staging the first five-day show at Malvern.
Every year, for five days in May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, are transformed into the fabulous show gardens, inspirational small gardens and vibrant horticultural displays that make up the world’s most famous flower show.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the first event of the summer season and showcases the finest examples of horticultural excellence, created by the best garden designers, plantsmen and plantswomen. It sets the latest gardening trends, is plant breeders favourite place to launch new plants and features the newest and most desirable gardening products.
Designers from across the globe apply to create show gardens and, with a limited number of spaces, only very special designs make it to the show. A committee of horticultural experts meet three times to assess the applications before selecting around 20 show gardens, which will create the impact and spectacle that Chelsea is renowned for.
Watch interview with Bob Sweet, RHS Shows Organiser
Or visit the RHS Chelsea Flower Show site here.
Bradstone is celebrating its 32nd year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. We've covered a wealth of themes in that time, from tropical plant hunters to Victoriana and volcanic eruptions. And there was our 25th anniversary garden, Silver Reflections, in 2002 designed by Alan Sargent.
After her Gold medal garden last year, Walking Barefoot with Bradstone, we've asked Sarah Eberle to come up with new inspirations for this year. And to say she has delivered would be an understatement! 600 Days with Bradstone is simply out of this world. Come down to Chelsea and see for yourself - or take a tour around this site.
And use the links on the left of this page to explore our love affair with Chelsea.