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Beloved UK gardener's dog lends a paw at top flower show

Monty Don, the 69-year-old host of BBC's 'Gardeners' World' for over two decades, was commissioned for the first time to create a display for the renowned 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower event.
He was asked to create a dog-friendly garden following the recent death of his dog Beth from a tumour in November 2024.
The design incorporated Monty’s other dog Ned’s instinctive patterns, leading to a simple garden with a lawn featuring dandelions, daisies, and clover instead of neatly cropped grass.
Landscape gardener Jamie Butterworth explained that while they initially expected Ned to inspire a design featuring flowing, curved paths, they adjusted the layout when they noticed Ned consistently followed the same route each time he ran off.
The Royal Horticultural Society, which has organised the five-day show since 1913, expected about 140,000 visitors including a visit from canine-loving King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

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Beloved UK gardener's dog lends a paw at top flower show

The English love their gardens, and they love their dogs. Now the two passions have been married at the Chelsea Flower Show thanks to the talents of the nation's beloved gardener Monty Don.

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