According to France24, during the 5 days of the event (May 20-24, 2025), more than 140,000 visitors are expected to visit the Chelsea Royal Hospital, which is home to an exhibition that is assessed by the Royal gardeners Association (RHS) as the "peak of gardening art".
One of the most notable highlights is the Smart Garden system, where trees can "talk" thanks to artificial intelligence (AI).
Pioneering AI sensors called Treetalk are installed to "talk" to plants about their stress, care needs, and adaptability in urban environments.
Designed by Tom Massey and architect Je Ahn, the garden shows the importance of trees in air filtration, cooling, supporting biodiversity and improving public health.
However, according to the RHS, about 50% of urban crops do not live past 10 years and up to 30% die in the first year. Je Ahn emphasized that AI does not replace humans but only complements, providing a clearer picture of what is happening around.
In the area named Garden of the Future, crops that can withstand harshness are introduced. In addition to the familiar jujube bushes, visitors will also see sweet potatoes - a nutritious and drought-tolerant plant, along with African silkworms, stone flowers and chickpeas - plant varieties that can adapt to hotter climates.
According to Ana Maria loboguerrero, representative of the Gates Foundation, these are all can be grown right in the UK and are part of the effort to build a fair and adaptive food system.
The Chelsea Flower Show 2025 has many other unique gardens. The English rain forest garden with a 50-year-old poplar tree recreates the scene of a wet forest according to the Arthur legend. The "Green Sea" garden brings a saline tank for growing marine grass - the only native flower plant species at sea in the UK.
The surviving birds garden reflects concerns about the number of birds in British gardens having decreased by 50% over two generations. Meanwhile, the garden "Making a better life with bees" honors the role of bees in the pollination process.
