Charismatic TV personality and garden design expert Manoj Malde will be visiting RHS Garden Rosemoor to talk about ‘A Garden Designer's Journey to RHS Chelsea Flower Show’.
Listen to the back story of the first garden Manoj created at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and hear about the whole process of design, submission, installation, judging, and press day.
Manoj Malde is an award-winning garden designer and TV gardener, famous for his vibrant style and bold use of colour. Best known for his presenting work on the BBC garden show ‘Your Garden Made Perfect’ and Channel 4's ‘Garden of The Year’, his infectious enthusiasm has made him a hugely popular part of the programmes.
Manoj, an RHS show judge, and RHS Chelsea Flower Show medallist, attributes his love of colour to his Indian ancestry, as well as his background within the fashion industry, where he worked for 18 years.
Manoj describes the design processes behind bespoke gardens and fashion as similar, starting out with themes, mood boards, colour palettes and textures. "Designing a planting scheme is like creating a beautiful silk print," he says. "I've gone from haute couture to 'hort' couture."
Come and meet this fascinating designer and hear about his experiences of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with an opportunity to ask questions.
(Photograph by Paul Nicholas Dyke)
