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The Courier
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Celebrities flock to beach-inspired Arbroath garden at Chelsea Flower Show
Arbroath's Hospitalfield Arts has welcomed a string of celebrities to its 'garden in the dunes' on a medal-winning debut at the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show. Presenter Zoe Ball, Dame Floella Benjamin and Scottish businessman and Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant visited the Hospitalfield garden as the show opened. They joined in a colourful protest to support the arts in schools. It features the work of leading contemporary artist Bob and Roberta Smith. The Angus garden was designed by RHS Gold-medal winner Nigel Dunnett. He also designed the walled garden at Hospitalfield. At the garden's centre is an arts 'bothy' studio, which Bob and Roberta Smith has taken over for the Chelsea week. The garden and its evocative planting were inspired by the dunes on the Angus coast. Designer Nigel said: 'Chelsea is a place for new ideas, for experimentation, and to take risks. 'That is certainly the spirit in which we have developed our garden. 'Working with Hospitalfield Arts, and their exciting and important work with contemporary art and young people, has inspired me to take a very abstract and highly sculptural approach to creating a representation of the landscape of the Angus coast. 'Creating that dramatic dunescape has been a real challenge. We've designed striking structures that hold the sand in 'wind-blown' shapes.' The garden impressed RHS judges, who awarded it a silver-gilt medal. Hospitalfield director Lucy Byatt said: 'For nearly 200 years, Hospitalfield has been an artist's house, supporting artists in their working lives and at all stages of their careers. 'The incredible garden that Nigel has designed for RHS Chelsea offers us the platform to highlight the urgent need to nurture creativity…especially for young people.' And after being enjoyed by around 160,000 London visitors, the garden will come back to Arbroath. It will return to Ladyloan Primary School to be used as an outdoor creative space. The Hospitalfield garden is sponsored by Project Giving Back.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
North Yorkshire stately hall wins gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
A North Yorkshire hall has won a prestigious gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show for its plant display. Newby Hall's woodland-themed display, which highlights some of the most 'eye-catching and unusual' varieties of Cornus, was given the top award by RHS judges. This was the hall's first-ever entry at the world's famous horticultural event. The display was inspired by Newby Hall's renowned National Plant Collection of Cornus, which are 'beautiful' flowering dogwood trees and shrubs that boast colourful 'flowers' in April, May, and June. Newby Hall's Lucinda Compton and Lawrence Wright with its prestigious gold medal awarded at its first ever Chelsea Show (Image: Newby Hall) The RHS Chelsea display was 'carefully designed' by Newby Hall's head gardener, Lawrence Wright, in collaboration with owners Richard and Lucinda Compton, who now curate the collection. Mr Wright said: "We are absolutely thrilled to have won a gold at RHS Chelsea Flower Show. "To be judged as being amongst the best of the best in the horticultural world is incredible, putting Newby Hall's plant collection firmly on the national and international map. "Thank you to all of our team for their hard work in helping us prepare for this. Plant Heritage president Alan Titchmarsh with Lucinda Compton and Lawrence Wright of Newby Hall (Image: Newby Hall) "We are now really looking forward to showing the thousands of show visitors the wonder of these beautiful plants and encouraging them to visit Newby Hall in person." Newby Hall's exhibit forms a key part of Plant Heritage's display within the Floral Marquee at RHS Chelsea, which celebrates the beauty of the National Plant Collections. It was officially opened by broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh, who is president of Plant Heritage, which champions and conserves garden plants. Newby Hall's Cornus collection is one of the UK's 'most extensive', comprising more than 100 individual specimens, 48 cultivars, and 25 species. It was originally started in 1990 by Robin Compton, a passionate horticulturist and former president of the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens – now known as Plant Heritage. The very first Cornus kousa was planted by his father, Major Edward Compton, in 1937, sparking a passion that would eventually grow into this nationally recognised collection. Richard and Lucinda's daughter, Sasha Compton, who is an established artist and designer, has been painting the Cornus display at the show, while Jake Sutcliffe Studio helped build the display. Newby Hall's famous gardens are a hailed a 'jewel of the Yorkshire countryside', and are frequently featured in television productions such as Peaky Blinders and Victoria. The garden boasts 14 stunning 'rooms', two heritage orchards, and one of the UK's longest double herbaceous borders. Other highlights include a Rose Garden at its fragrant peak in June, an Autumn Garden filled with Dahlias and more than 80 different varieties of Salvia, and an Edwardian Rock Garden nearing the end of major restoration which is due to be complete in spring 2026. This September, Newby Hall will also host the popular Harrogate Autumn Flower Show from September 19 to 21. Newby Hall & Gardens are open to the public from April to September, welcoming more than 120,000 visitors annually.
South Wales Argus
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Veteran Chelsea Flower Show designer ‘honoured' to win garden of the year award
Kazuyuki Ishihara designed Cha no Niwa – Japanese Tea Garden – for the annual horticultural event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea celebrating all things gardening. He appeared jubilant at winning the newly named RHS Chelsea garden of the year prize – which is his 13th gold medal from the show – as he posed for photographs with his hands in the air and a beaming smile on his face. Kazuyuki Ishihara (Yui Mok/PA) After winning on Tuesday, Mr Ishihara said: 'I'm very honoured to receive this wonderful award – I never thought I'd have such a gift. 'I really still cannot believe it after working here for 20 years. It's such an honour to have it, thank you so much.' Mr Ishihara's garden was created to give visitors a place for reflection, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), and the judging panel called it a 'masterclass'. Chairwoman Hayley Skipper said: 'It is exquisitely detailed and delivers immersive, beautifully composed planting. Every viewpoint delivers exquisite compositions. 'The beautiful foliage throughout demonstrates the power of green. Perfect in scale, the trees are excellently proportioned. Cha no Niwa – Japanese Tea Garden (Yui Mok/PA) 'The garden illustrates how designers do not have to use huge specimens, powerfully exemplifying an appreciation of beauty in detail. It is an immaculate delight.' Mr Ishihara's design last year – Moroto no IE Garden, which featured vibrant acers and a tumbling waterfall – was visited by the King at the 2024 flower show. Designers Tom Massey and Je Ahn won the best construction for a show garden award for The Avanade Intelligent Garden, which featured a fungal wall constructed from ash timber from diseased trees. Joe and Laura Carey took home both the RHS Chelsea small garden of the year and RHS Chelsea best construction for a small garden awards for The Addleshaw Goddard: Freedom to Flourish Garden. The Avanade Intelligent Garden (Yui Mok/PA) The RHS environmental innovation award was given to Allon Hoskin and Robert Beaudin with Modular for The Pathway Garden, which used reclaimed materials in its design. Ryan McMahon won the best all about plants garden award for his Seawilding. The RHS Chelsea plant of the year was awarded to Philadelphus Petite Perfume Pink ('P1'), bred by Alan Postill, which was lauded for its unusual pink colour for a species that is usually white. The show opened to members of the public on Tuesday, but celebrities were afforded a sneak preview the day before. Cate Blanchett, Dame Joanna Lumley and David Tennant were among those who attended the world famous event on Monday, along with Sir David Suchet and Zoe Ball, before the King and Queen were given a tour.
Rhyl Journal
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Veteran Chelsea Flower Show designer ‘honoured' to win garden of the year award
Kazuyuki Ishihara designed Cha no Niwa – Japanese Tea Garden – for the annual horticultural event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea celebrating all things gardening. He appeared jubilant at winning the newly named RHS Chelsea garden of the year prize – which is his 13th gold medal from the show – as he posed for photographs with his hands in the air and a beaming smile on his face. After winning on Tuesday, Mr Ishihara said: 'I'm very honoured to receive this wonderful award – I never thought I'd have such a gift. 'I really still cannot believe it after working here for 20 years. It's such an honour to have it, thank you so much.' Mr Ishihara's garden was created to give visitors a place for reflection, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), and the judging panel called it a 'masterclass'. Chairwoman Hayley Skipper said: 'It is exquisitely detailed and delivers immersive, beautifully composed planting. Every viewpoint delivers exquisite compositions. 'The beautiful foliage throughout demonstrates the power of green. Perfect in scale, the trees are excellently proportioned. 'The garden illustrates how designers do not have to use huge specimens, powerfully exemplifying an appreciation of beauty in detail. It is an immaculate delight.' Mr Ishihara's design last year – Moroto no IE Garden, which featured vibrant acers and a tumbling waterfall – was visited by the King at the 2024 flower show. Designers Tom Massey and Je Ahn won the best construction for a show garden award for The Avanade Intelligent Garden, which featured a fungal wall constructed from ash timber from diseased trees. Joe and Laura Carey took home both the RHS Chelsea small garden of the year and RHS Chelsea best construction for a small garden awards for The Addleshaw Goddard: Freedom to Flourish Garden. The RHS environmental innovation award was given to Allon Hoskin and Robert Beaudin with Modular for The Pathway Garden, which used reclaimed materials in its design. Ryan McMahon won the best all about plants garden award for his Seawilding. The RHS Chelsea plant of the year was awarded to Philadelphus Petite Perfume Pink ('P1'), bred by Alan Postill, which was lauded for its unusual pink colour for a species that is usually white. The show opened to members of the public on Tuesday, but celebrities were afforded a sneak preview the day before. Cate Blanchett, Dame Joanna Lumley and David Tennant were among those who attended the world famous event on Monday, along with Sir David Suchet and Zoe Ball, before the King and Queen were given a tour.
Leader Live
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Veteran Chelsea Flower Show designer ‘honoured' to win garden of the year award
Kazuyuki Ishihara designed Cha no Niwa – Japanese Tea Garden – for the annual horticultural event at the Royal Hospital Chelsea celebrating all things gardening. He appeared jubilant at winning the newly named RHS Chelsea garden of the year prize – which is his 13th gold medal from the show – as he posed for photographs with his hands in the air and a beaming smile on his face. After winning on Tuesday, Mr Ishihara said: 'I'm very honoured to receive this wonderful award – I never thought I'd have such a gift. 'I really still cannot believe it after working here for 20 years. It's such an honour to have it, thank you so much.' Mr Ishihara's garden was created to give visitors a place for reflection, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), and the judging panel called it a 'masterclass'. Chairwoman Hayley Skipper said: 'It is exquisitely detailed and delivers immersive, beautifully composed planting. Every viewpoint delivers exquisite compositions. 'The beautiful foliage throughout demonstrates the power of green. Perfect in scale, the trees are excellently proportioned. 'The garden illustrates how designers do not have to use huge specimens, powerfully exemplifying an appreciation of beauty in detail. It is an immaculate delight.' Mr Ishihara's design last year – Moroto no IE Garden, which featured vibrant acers and a tumbling waterfall – was visited by the King at the 2024 flower show. Designers Tom Massey and Je Ahn won the best construction for a show garden award for The Avanade Intelligent Garden, which featured a fungal wall constructed from ash timber from diseased trees. Joe and Laura Carey took home both the RHS Chelsea small garden of the year and RHS Chelsea best construction for a small garden awards for The Addleshaw Goddard: Freedom to Flourish Garden. The RHS environmental innovation award was given to Allon Hoskin and Robert Beaudin with Modular for The Pathway Garden, which used reclaimed materials in its design. Ryan McMahon won the best all about plants garden award for his Seawilding. The RHS Chelsea plant of the year was awarded to Philadelphus Petite Perfume Pink ('P1'), bred by Alan Postill, which was lauded for its unusual pink colour for a species that is usually white. The show opened to members of the public on Tuesday, but celebrities were afforded a sneak preview the day before. Cate Blanchett, Dame Joanna Lumley and David Tennant were among those who attended the world famous event on Monday, along with Sir David Suchet and Zoe Ball, before the King and Queen were given a tour.
