Landscape & Urban Design Issue 25 2017 | Page 5

RHS Flower Show text RHS Chelsea Flower Show photo RHS Chelsea Flower Show David Austin Roses Dame Judi Dench On Monday 22 May Chris Evans will do an outside broadcast from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show from 0630-0930. Chris Evans says; "I'm beyond thrilled to be taking the Radio 2 Breakfast Show to Chelsea in May and to work with Mary Berry on one of the Radio 2 Feel Good Gardens. We're going al fresco and gardening bonkers for a very special show at the world’s most prestigious horticultural happening. We cannot wait.” We spend too long at our computers or on our phones; these gardens are a reminder that we need to give our senses a treat, get out into the garden and get close to nature.” Lewis Carnie, Head of Radio 2 said: “Radio 2 is delighted to be broadcasting from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to kick off our 50th anniversary celebrations. We know many of our listeners take great pleasure from the great outdoors and I’m looking forward to seeing how the designers of the gardens interpret the spirit of Radio 2 and our presenters in flower and vegetable form!” Sue Biggs, RHS Director General, says: “We’re incredibly excited about Radio 2 being at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and look forward to celebrating the joy of gardening with their listeners. “Growing plants and gardens help us to feel better both physically and mentally. David Austin Roses Vanessa Bell Landscape & Urban Design 5