RHS FLOWER SHOW COLLABORATIONS
We have been supplying plants and materials to exhibitors at RHS Flower Shows for over 15 years. Among our proudest achievements is our continued close working relationship with Kazuyuki Ishihara over the past decade at The Chelsea Flower Show.
Our collaboration began when he exhibited in the Artisan Garden category. As his success has grown, so too has the scale of his gardens—bringing increased demand for our feature rocks and specimen plants. As well as assisting during build up we are entrusted to lead the break down when the show closes.
Below are some of our personal highlights, along with behind-the-scenes glimpses of our contributions to some of the most prestigious garden shows in the world.
Kazuyuki Ishihara – Cha No Niwa, Chelsea Gold, People’s Choice & Garden of the year 2025

Howard, Mr Ishihara and Yuki during build up, Howard spent 5 days on site assisting landscaping works.
Jun Ishihara – The Another Room, Chelsea Silver Gilt 2025

Supply of key plants and specimen Japanese Acers.
Carrie Anne Funnell – Glass artist
Supply of specimen Japanese Maples amongst glass sculptures during 2024 & 2025 Show.

Kazuyuki Ishihara – MOROTO no IE, Chelsea Silver Gilt 2024

Plans in full flow at The Japanese Garden Centre in preparation for build up on site. We prefabricated both buildings, including a bespoke circular copper window and led the installation on site.

Andy Bolton & Nick Islip – Tea & Tranquility, Wentworth Woodhouse Gold 2025

Garden sponsor and supply of Japanese Oribe lantern and water feature products.
La La Landscapes – mgr Changing Tides Garden, Chelsea Gold 2024

Supply of bespoke Kent Ragstone boulders that Howard hand carved to make planters for succulents.

Kazuyuki Ishihara – The Biophilic Garden, Chelsea Gold 2023

Howard’s favourite view of the garden – from inside the teahouse looking across the waterfall.

Filming at The Japanese Garden Centre before the show of Mr Ishihara selecting key plants.
Kazuyuki Ishihara – Green Switch, Chelsea Gold 2019


Howard being interviewed by BBC Radio Kent Sunday Gardening in 2019.
Kazuyuki Ishihara – O-mo-te-na-shi no NIWA, Chelsea Gold & Best in category 2018

Mr Ishihara at The Japanese Garden Centre hand selecting plants with Anna, including a range of Japanese evergreens and many varieties of Japanese Maples.
Mallet Court Nursery – Trees & Shrubs exhibit, Chelsea Bronze 2004

Supply and installation of a small Japanese stream and curved granite bench, for their plants to be showcased around.


