We are going to Chelsea!
We’re so excited to announce that the Lady Garden Foundation will be at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, the first gynaecological cancer charity ever to take part.
Studio and Warehouse visit
Darren and the Lady Garden Team visit a full-scale layout of the Chelsea garden inside a warehouse.
John Butler & Darren Hawkes at The Royal Marsden Hospital
Darren meets John Butler at The Royal Marsden to learn more about women’s real experiences.
Botanical painting
Artist Veronica Ward paints the plants chosen for the Chelsea garden, capturing their colour and detail.
Scale model of garden
Darren and the Lady Garden team submit their Chelsea Flower Show design, bringing bold ideas to life.
Eduardo Chillida inspiration
The 2026 garden draws on Eduardo Chillida’s work, with womb-inspired structures that reflect strength, openness, and women’s health.
The Spark behind our chelsea Garden
Inspired by Emily Plane’s vision, the Lady Garden Foundation plans its first Chelsea Flower Show garden to celebrate women’s strength, health, and resilience.