Garden of the Future - GardensDB Browse [ ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** ](https://gardensdb.com) [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) [ Search gardens, designers, shows… ](https://gardensdb.com/search) [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fshows%2Frhs-chelsea-flower-show-2025%2Fgardens%2Fgarden-of-the-future) [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) [ ](https://gardensdb.com/search) Discover - [ Home ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) Account - [ Login ](https://gardensdb.com/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fgardensdb.com%2Fshows%2Frhs-chelsea-flower-show-2025%2Fgardens%2Fgarden-of-the-future) - [ Register ](https://gardensdb.com/register) Discover - [ Home Today's highlights ](https://gardensdb.com) - [ Gardens Show gardens, catalogued ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) - [ Shows Horticultural shows ](https://gardensdb.com/shows) - [ Events Festivals, courses & open days ](https://gardensdb.com/events) - [ 360° tours Step inside, long after the show packs up ](https://gardensdb.com/360-tours) - [ Trails Curated routes through the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/trails) People & studios - [ People Designers, judges, growers ](https://gardensdb.com/people) - [ Studios Design practices ](https://gardensdb.com/studios) - [ Books Recommended reading ](https://gardensdb.com/books) - [ Jobs Roles in the industry ](https://gardensdb.com/jobs) Organisations - [ Sponsors Organisations that back the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/sponsors) - [ Charity & non-profits Causes behind the gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities) - [ Collectives Groups & community projects ](https://gardensdb.com/collectives) - [ Companies Suppliers & contractors ](https://gardensdb.com/companies) - [ Education Schools, colleges & universities ](https://gardensdb.com/education-institutions) - [ Nurseries Plant suppliers & growers ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries) [ Submit a garden ](https://gardensdb.com/gardens/submit) [ About GardensDB ](/help) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/gardens/garden-of-the-future/primary_image.webp) [Gardens](https://gardensdb.com/gardens) / [ RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 ](https://gardensdb.com/shows/rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2025) Small Show Garden ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal Garden of the Future ====================== Designed by Matthew Butler, Joshua Parker At a glance Show RHS Chelsea Flower Show Year 2025 Category Small Show Garden Plant List Small Show Garden Photo: GardensDB About this garden The story ----------- The Garden of the Future is set in the near future, in a scenario where climate threats are increasing. Countries all over the world, including the UK, are experiencing higher-than-average temperatures, more extreme weather, periods of drought, and sudden, heavy rainfall. Many of the people most affected by climate change are those who rely on the land to grow our food and crops. Globally, these smallholder farmers are already experiencing the worst impacts of climate change. Through innovation and collaboration, we can support our planet and empower farmers with the tools and resources to adapt and thrive. Planting spills over the roof of the rammed-earth building surrounded by beds of climate-resilient crops and resilient planting in a pink, purple and white palette. Key plants include Sorghum bicolor, Cajanus cajan, Ipomoea batatas, Cistus × purpureus and Crataegus monogyna. A dip tank makes up part of a system of rainwater harvesting, integral to the climate-friendly design. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS The people behind it Designers ----------- - [ ![Matthew Butler](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/matthew-butler/profile_photo.webp) Matthew Butler Designer Butler & Parker ](https://gardensdb.com/people/matthew-butler) - [ ![Joshua Parker](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/joshua-parker/profile_photo.webp) Joshua Parker Designer Butler & Parker ](https://gardensdb.com/people/joshua-parker) ### Wider Team 3 - [ ![Humaira Ikram](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/humaira-ikram/profile_photo.webp) Humaira Ikram Planting Team Lead ](https://gardensdb.com/people/humaira-ikram) - [ CJ Caleb Job Planting Team ](https://gardensdb.com/people/caleb-job) - [ ![Rob Woodhouse](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/rob-woodhouse/profile_photo.webp?v=900842bd-dda2-4748-bfe5-209e98f29926) Rob Woodhouse Build Team ](https://gardensdb.com/people/rob-woodhouse) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3b8752bf-0763-490c-9df0-09a2e4144aad/conversions/fut3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/56a8d9c8-58e5-414c-a5a7-b3330f9184fc/conversions/fut2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/e928af2e-7176-4364-869f-ef306d406ae0/conversions/fut1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a8ff7c82-701a-4e52-8466-0afdfb58a451/conversions/2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ed0fafb6-a0c6-4c85-bb15-00053ebda01b/conversions/a5-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a2780b97-2a2a-4136-a8f4-0ab27eb9e489/conversions/a4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/34f92ef6-3cd4-48a0-8c77-32bd1678ad06/conversions/a3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/41be0c18-fbd1-44aa-954e-1cbe0c9dd2e5/conversions/a2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c4726e17-0885-4e4e-bf23-3ed1f005125e/conversions/a1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/dc428195-6e77-4093-ac7e-1aba780d6720/conversions/1000023683-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6ab9f03f-6c5b-4e97-b078-3596df22cb56/conversions/render-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/ada2a897-28d7-470c-bdb7-65a6391629e3/conversions/1000023682-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/92863023-0976-4e34-bb8f-38de7fa37c92/conversions/1000023681-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/efd26c27-0e28-42e0-b7e4-c0d26adac2df/conversions/1000023685-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b7a9dd30-b6ee-4f1d-abe6-f4cc66659f23/conversions/1000023686-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2f604286-1645-413f-84d8-9ae7dbfb4bee/conversions/1000023684-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Planting Plant list ------------ Click on a plant to enlarge or purchase. ### Key Plants 5 ![Cajanus cajan](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8e4fa908-b6c6-44dc-9a4a-4769a7813ccd/conversions/cajanus-cajan-thumbnail.webp) Cajanus cajan ![Cistus × purpureus](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8d14464a-e081-4113-98aa-f50769a0a1d2/conversions/cistus-purpureus-thumbnail.webp) Cistus × purpureus ![Crataegus monogyna](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/95011114-299c-4d3a-81ed-5e553468a189/conversions/crataegus-monogyna-thumbnail.webp) Crataegus monogyna ![Ipomoea batatas](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/4cb7c523-ea9b-4de1-8e58-dc7d90491daf/conversions/ipomoea-batatas-thumbnail.webp) Ipomoea batatas ![Sorghum bicolor](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/5ffa9627-c492-4880-a35e-9325f6d88ec7/conversions/sorghum-bicolor-thumbnail.webp) Sorghum bicolor ![]() Buy this plant → Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Butler & Parker](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/butler-parker/logo.webp) Butler & Parker ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/butler-parker) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Acacia Gardens](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/acacia-gardens/logo.webp) Acacia Gardens ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/acacia-gardens) ### Plant Provider 1 - [ ![Hortus Loci](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/hortus-loci/logo.webp) Hortus Loci ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/hortus-loci) ### Supplier 1 - [ ![Fallen & Felled](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/fallen-felled/logo.webp) Fallen & Felled Oak Bench ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/fallen-felled) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/bill-melinda-gates-foundation/logo.webp) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ](https://gardensdb.com/organisations/bill-melinda-gates-foundation) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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