DAVID Beckham is heading to Chelsea — but not for a football comeback. The former England captain is set to unveil a garden at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show alongside gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh as part of a project with The King’s Foundation.
The garden, called "The Curious Garden," is designed to reflect the viewpoint of someone new to horticulture and eager to learn.
It also aims to inspire younger people to take an interest in gardening, sustainability, environmental careers, and traditional rural crafts, according to Daily Mail.
Beckham, a patron of The King’s Foundation, has reportedly bonded with King Charles over their shared love of nature and gardening.
Their connection has included visits to Highgrove and appearances at past Chelsea Flower Show events.
The star has spoken before about how his grandparents helped spark his interest in gardening, a passion that has grown at his Cotswolds home.
His garden there includes vegetables, roses planted for Victoria Beckham and daughter Harper, as well as features like a pond, duck house, fire pits, and an outdoor kitchen. The family also keep chickens and bees.
Alan Titchmarsh praised Beckham’s efforts after visiting the property, calling it an "incredible garden" and saying Beckham has done a "tremendous job."
Is Beckham really a novice gardener? I wonder what inspired him to get into this.
I think it’s great that David Beckham is stepping into the gardening world. It’s refreshing to see a celebrity embrace something different—will it inspire others to start gardening too?
Oh, look, another celebrity trying to “connect with nature.” Maybe he should start with a potted plant before branching out.
Curious to see how someone without a green thumb approaches gardening! Will he actually create something beautiful?
This is definitely an interesting pivot for Beckham. Maybe he secretly wants to be a landscape designer?
Can you believe David Beckham is having a garden? I guess after kicking balls around, planting flowers is the next logical step, right?