There’s a bit of stigma around watching the BBC’s coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – people think it’s dull, I guess, or at least a little too sedate. But in these fast-moving, stressful times, isn’t ‘sedate’ a good thing? Isn’t a nice, calming wander through a beautiful garden precisely what the doctor ordered? I certainly think so, and if we can’t get there in person, at least we can plonk ourselves in front of the TV and have the flora brought to us. There’s a preview show tonight at 6pm, and it’s on for an hour everyday at midday on BBC One, and another hour-long programme each night at 8pm on BBC Two. In the meantime, click on the lupins for a gallery of pictures from last year’s event.

Related: Set The Video – Chelsea Flower Show 2008