Chelsea Flower Show confirms major change for second time in 113-year history

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Chelsea Flower Show confirms major change for second time in 113-year history.

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Chelsea Flower Show has confirmed a major change for the second time in its entire 113-year history.

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The prestigious floral event of the year plans to cede its stringent rules and has lifted its ban on gnomes for the 2026 event between May 19 to 23.Now, a list of famous faces are set to decorate gnomes which will feature - and then auctioned off - to raise money for the RHS Campaign for School Gardening.

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Dame Mary Berry, Cate Blanchett and Sir Brian May are all set to take part in the whimsical charity event.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Director General of the RHS Clare Matterson said: "We also want people to be playful with their gardening, which is why we're lifting the gnome ban for these celebrity gnomes, who will then, by being auctioned off, help us do even more to awaken a curiosity in gardening in school children and support our national campaign for school gardening."Gardening in schools increases resilience, builds confidence, encourages curiosity and gives access to...

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