It's T-6 days until the show kicks off, so let's get you up to speed with what the Plant Folk team has been up to!
The days and weeks leading up to the Chelsea Flower Show seem to have been passing faster and faster the closer we get. We can't believe that a week from today we'll be standing in our completed studio on Royal Visit Day. The King himself may have even taken a peek by now – we know he's a passionate environmentalist and house plant lover!
This week, we wanted to share the inspiration behind our design. Plant School is so much more than just a place to learn about indoor plants and all things green. It’s a space that reimagines what education could look like if plants and sustainability were at the heart of every lesson. It’s both a nostalgic nod to the past and an ambitious vision of the future.
Our Plant School is inspired by the incredible work of environmental champions like our 'Headmaster,' David Attenborough, and our 'Head Girl,' Greta Thunberg. We wanted to create a space that not only celebrates the beauty of plants but also highlights their importance in sustaining life on Earth. Education plays a key role in this, and we believe that learning about houseplants, rewilding, and sustainable living could be the key to a brighter future.
In the spirit of nostalgia, we’ve included plenty of nods to the primary schools you might remember from your childhood – think traditional blackboards, wooden desks, ladybird books, and those classic Berol handwriting pens. But we’ve also taken a step forward, imagining a future where classrooms are filled with vertical gardens, lessons on growing your own herbs, and children caring for air-purifying plants like the Peace Lily and Snake plant.
We’ve also crammed our design with over 250 houseplants, including some of our bestsellers and a few rare finds to inspire green-fingered creativity. From tall house plants to compact succulents and even plants for shade, there’s something for everyone to love.
If you’re visiting the Chelsea Flower Show this year, we’d absolutely love it if you came to say hello. We’ll be on hand to chat about all things green and share ideas for bringing indoor plants into your home or workspace. For those unable to make it, don’t worry – we’ll be sharing plenty of updates on Instagram. Follow along to see the finished design, get inspired, and maybe even discover your next favourite houseplant!
From rewilding ideas to the best house plants for your home, Plant School is a celebration of how plants can transform our spaces and our lives. We’re so proud of this project and can’t wait to see what you think. Chelsea, we’ll see you soon! 🌿
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