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Muscular dystrophy patient Carmela appeared in high spirits as she explored the outdoor accessible spaces at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show today.

Along with her family, she actively raises awareness for muscle-wasting conditions.

Carmela suffers from LMNA-CMD - a genetic condition that causes weak muscle tone and muscle wasting.

Charity Muscular Dystrophy UK is highlighting the importance of accessible outdoor space for its community via its garden at the show.

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show proved to be emotional for Dame Judi Dench yesterday.

Judi was so pleased to receive a Sycamore Gap tree seedling from seven-year-old Charlotte Crowe of Henshaw CE Primary School in Northumberland that she became emotional and welled up.

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It was a joyous moment for Chelsea Pensioner Arthur Currie today when he admired the new Chelsea Pensioner Rose by Harkness Roses during the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Chelsea Pensioners are residents at Royal Hospital Chelsea, an soldiers' retirement home and nursing home for former members of the British Army.

Pure Grenada has a history of winning gold at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and the streak continued this year as the team claimed its 17th gold medal.

This year's garden - The Golden Falls of Grenada - celebrated the country's 50th year of independence.

Actress Emily Atack - best known for her role as Charlotte Hinchcliffe in the E4 comedy series The Inbetweeners - took to Instagram to congratulate her brother on his Chelsea Flower Show success.

Her brother, George Atack, helped to plant the award-winning children's garden with Harry Holding Studio - The RHS No Adults Allowed Garden.

Royal fans will know Queen Camilla's rescue dogs - Beth and Bluebell.

Today, members of the public can admire the Queen's adopted pooches in willow sculpture form, as the creations, designed by weaver Emma Stothard, made their debut at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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Today, excited visitors explored the Stroke Association's first garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, dubbed the Garden for Recovery.

The green space was launched yesterday by two special guests. Freddie, who suffered a stroke at the age of five, and fellow stroke survivor and garden designer Miria Harris.

The garden aims to support as many stroke survivors as possible in aiding recovery.

Chelsea Flower Show has started with rainfall, resulting in soaked spectators clutching onto their brollies.

But the weather didn't dampen spirits as revellers kept queuing to observe the garden designs.

Here are some photographs of the drenched visitors…

The Princess of Wales attended the show's first children's picnic alongside pupils from 10 schools participating in the Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS) campaign for school gardening. Kate helped design a garden in 2019 to encourage the public to reconnect with nature.

Three Just Stop Oil activists were arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage after they released orange powder paint in the show gardens. A visitor hosed the trio down with water after they targeted a garden, designed by Paul Hervey-Brookes.

Fake plastic grass was banned from the Chelsea Flower Show and other RHS events because of its damaging effect on the environment. RHS chiefs said the artificial turf contributed to excess greenhouse gas in the atmosphere.

TV chef Ainsley Harriott's sister fell into a water feature at the show. Members of the public helped pull Jacqueline Harriott to safety after she accidentally fell at the BBC Studios Our Green Planet and RHS Bee Garden.

The winners of RHS Chelsea Flower Show have been revealed. From a garden designed by children to one encouraging thoughtfulness and inner discovery, there's something for everyone.

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Visitors appeared impressed while observing the winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Best in Show award.

The Japanese-inspired garden scooped first-time competitor - Ula Maria - the impressive prize.

Images have surfaced of the striking flowers and plants on display at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Here are some of the best...

Alan Titchmarsh hit out at 'fads and fancies' at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The celebrity gardener commented on the controversial gardening movement - 'rewilded' gardens - that attempts to allow nature to care for itself.

He branded rewilding a 'step backwards' and claimed the assumption that gardeners should reduce the number of 'exotic' species to be 'erroneous'.

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The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs applauded the Animal and Plant Health Agency team for its 'fantastic achievement' of winning a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show.

'This impressive exhibit raises awareness of the threat of Asian hornets to our pollinators and encourages people to report any sightings,' Steve said.

The exhibit, Asian Hornet – Stay Alert – Take Action – Protect Our Pollinators - won the 'Best Discovery Exhibit Award'.

It was a day filled with sunshine and seeing 'friends old and new' for Baroness Floella Benjamin at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Today, Floella took to X to share a collection of images from her visit yesterday.

After viewing the No Adults Allowed Garden, the 74-year-old also praised the 'wonderful emphasis' on children at this year's show.

Best Show Garden

Best Construction Award (Show Graden)

Best Sanctuary Garden

Best Balcony and Container Garden

Best All About Plants Graden

In an unfortunate turn of events compared to yesterday's sunny spell, the entrance to the Royal Hospital Grounds in Chelsea has witnessed a sea of umbrellas pop up as show-goers take shelter from the showers.

Traditionalists might want to turn a blind eye to the Chelsea Flower Show's new 'rad' installation.

In a move that's hoping to encourage young children into the world of horticulture, a granite skate ramp has worked its way into an installation.

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Award-winning garden designer Ula Maria has smiled for cameras in the Forest Bathing Garden at today's show.

Inspired by Ancient Japanese traditions, the garden aims to provide a spot for solitude and introspection.

The immersive garden was created as a retreat for patients with muscular dystrophy - a genetic condition that causes the muscles to weaken.

Chelsea Flower Show is in full swing, and crowds have gathered around the

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