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Bogs and dogs: Chelsea flower show puts practical gardens in spotlight

Loo that makes compost with human waste and drought- and dog-friendly creations among highlights at 2025 event

Frisbees, solar panels and a toilet are among the rather unorthodox stars of the Chelsea flower show, as horticulturalists attempt to show how gardens can be practical as well as beautiful.

The event, now in its 112th year, usually tends toward showcasing peonies and roses over human waste. But the Garden of the Future, designed by Matthew Butler and Josh Parker, features a lavatory that creates a biochar compost perfect for growing vegetables.

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