Irish horticulturalist wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show with primeval Kerry forest  

Billy Alexander recreates Kells Bay fern garden in London and is hailed as ‘credit to his country’ by RHS judges

Billy Alexander of Kells Bay Gardens in Co Kerry received a gold medal at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London.

A primeval forest of tree ferns in Kerry recreated in London won gold at one of the world’s most prestigious garden shows and is attracting rave reviews. 

Horticulturalist Billy Alexander arrived at his stand at the Chelsea Flower Show, which opened on Tuesday morning, to see the sought-after award.