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About this talk
Chris Beardshaw has been awarded 10 RHS Gold Medals and the People’s Choice Award a record 5
times at the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show (in addition to a further 25 medals at other
shows). In this talk Chris shares stories behind some of his most iconic gardens over the
years including his projects for Great Ormond Street Hospital, the RNLI, Myeloma UK and
the NSPCC. Chris’ ability to use the gardens he creates as a metaphor for a well-loved
charity to communicate their vital message is second to none and this talk will leave you
feeling uplifted by the amazing possibilities a garden can gift you.
About Chris
Celebrated Designer, Plantsman and Broadcaster Chris Beardshaw has clocked up over 35 years’ experience in the horticultural world. Many will know Chris from his long broadcasting career, which began in 1997 and includes BBC2 television hit series such as Gardeners’ World, Hidden Gardens and the hugely popular The Flying Gardener, amongst many others. These days he is heard by millions as a panelist on BBC Radio 4 Gardeners' Question Time where he regularly faces a live audience of gardening enthusiasts!
Chris trained in Landscape Architecture (post grad) and Horticulture which makes him a rare combination in the design world and this enables him to combine both disciplines to the benefit of his clients. His enthusiasm for plants, good design and the desire to work in harmony with the natural landscape and wildlife is reflected throughout his work. His successful design business has been established for over 20 years and allows Chris the creative freedom to work with private and commercial clients on a wide range of projects across the UK and internationally.
Some of his public schemes include:Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons, Royal Parks (Greenwich Park), English Heritage (Mount Grace Priory and Carisbrooke Castle), National Trust for Scotland – Pitmedden. Chris has produced award-winning schemes at all RHS shows as well as many international flower and garden shows. Chris Beardshaw Design has achieved close to 40 industry awards, including 15 RHS Gold medals, 6 RHS 'Best in Show' and 6 RHS/BBC People’s Choice Awards and a growing number of prestigious international accolades.
Chris has taught students at degree level and was a full-time lecturer at Pershore College from 1997- 2001. He has been external examiner at many teaching institutions including Falmouth University and Duchy College.
He has also written a number of books and his book '100 Plants that almost changed the World' won an Independent Publishers award in the USA.
Chris is proud to be an RHS Ambassador.