The winners of the BBC / RHS People’s Choice Awards at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 were announced on May 22, following a period of public voting during the event. Visitors had the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite gardens across four distinct categories: Large Show Gardens, Small Show Gardens, Balcony and Container Gardens, and All About Plants Gardens, reflecting the diverse interests of the show’s audience.
In the Large Show Gardens category, Parkinson’s UK – A Garden for Every Parkinson’s Journey, designed by Arit Anderson, won public votes. Anderson worked closely with individuals living with Parkinson’s disease during a workshop to ensure the garden’s design met their specific needs and preferences. “The whole garden started with a workshop with people who had Parkinson’s who were gardeners,” she explained, emphasizing the collaborative process that shaped the project.
The Trussell’s Together Garden, designed by Rob Hardy, claimed victory in the Small Show Gardens category. This garden focuses on community food growing and sustainability, showcasing practical approaches to urban agriculture and environmental stewardship.
In the All About Plants Gardens category, Alzheimer’s Society: Microbes and Minds Garden, designed by Tina Worboys, received the public vote. The garden highlights the relationship between soil microbes and plant health, offering insights into ecological connections that support both plant vitality and cognitive well-being.
The Balcony and Container Gardens category was won by The Bat Conservation Trust’s Nocturnal Garden, designed by Melanie Hick. The garden emphasizes biodiversity and wildlife-friendly features suitable for urban spaces, providing habitat solutions for nocturnal species in city environments. “It’s so rewarding to receive the endorsement of the public, it means everything,” Hick said, reflecting on the significance of the recognition.
