AI and Garden Design at the Chelsea Flower Show

May 13, 2026, 18:15
UKTechnology

Introduction

People are arguing about using AI to design gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Main Body

Matt Keightley made a program called Spacelift. It uses AI to make garden plans. He says this helps people who do not have money for a professional designer. Some designers are unhappy. They say AI cannot feel emotions. They think AI is not a real artist. They are afraid people will lose their jobs. Tom Massey uses AI for data, like air quality. But he does not use it for art. He says AI does not know the real world. He thinks AI copies other people's work. Alexandra Davison from Spacelift says the tool is helpful. She says it helps customers talk to designers. She thinks it makes the work faster.

Conclusion

Some people like the AI tool. Other people think it is a danger to human designers.

Learning

💡 The Power of "SAY" and "THINK"

In this text, we see how to talk about what people believe. This is a key skill for A2 English.

The Pattern: Person + Opinion Verb + (that) + Idea

Example 1: Sharing a fact/statement

  • Matt Keightley says this helps people...
  • (Use SAYS when someone speaks out loud or writes a message).

Example 2: Sharing a belief/feeling

  • They think AI is not a real artist.
  • (Use THINK for opinions inside the head).

Quick Guide for your vocabulary:

  • Say →\rightarrow Speaking/Writing words.
  • Think →\rightarrow Having an opinion.

Look at the contrast from the text:

  • Tom Massey says AI does not know the real world →\rightarrow (He is telling us this fact).
  • Tom Massey thinks AI copies other people →\rightarrow (This is his personal belief).

Vocabulary Learning

people
many individuals together
Example:People gather at the park.
people (n.)
a group of individuals
Example:There were many people at the show.
arguing
talking loudly about disagreement
Example:They are arguing about the rules.
are (v.)
present form of 'be', indicating existence
Example:They are arguing about using AI.
using
making use of
Example:She is using a computer.
arguing (v.)
having a disagreement or debate
Example:People are arguing about AI.
design
to plan or create a plan
Example:He will design a new logo.
about (prep.)
concerning or relating to
Example:They are arguing about AI.
gardens
places with plants and flowers
Example:The gardens are beautiful.
using (v.)
to employ or make use of
Example:He uses AI to design gardens.
money
money is money
Example:She needs money to buy a book.
to (prep.)
indicating direction or purpose
Example:He uses AI to design gardens.
professional
someone who works in a job with skill
Example:He is a professional writer.
design (v.)
to plan or create
Example:They design gardens.
designer
person who makes plans for art or products
Example:The designer drew a sketch.
gardens (n.)
areas of planted flowers and trees
Example:Gardens are beautiful.
unhappy
not happy
Example:They feel unhappy about the change.
at (prep.)
in or on a particular place
Example:At the Chelsea Flower Show.
feel
to have a sensation or emotion
Example:I feel happy.
the (det.)
specific article used before a noun
Example:The show is famous.
emotions
strong feelings inside a person
Example:Her emotions were mixed.
made (v.)
created or produced
Example:Matt made a program.
real
not fake; actual
Example:This is a real apple.
program (n.)
a set of instructions for a computer
Example:The program is called Spacelift.
artist
person who creates art
Example:The artist painted a portrait.
called (adj.)
named
Example:The program is called Spacelift.
afraid
fearful of something
Example:He is afraid of spiders.
uses (v.)
employs or applies
Example:He uses AI.
lose
to no longer have something
Example:She will lose her keys.
make (v.)
to create or produce
Example:AI makes garden plans.
jobs
work positions for people
Example:Many jobs require skill.
garden (n.)
an area with plants
Example:She likes her garden.
data
information collected for study
Example:The data shows a trend.
plans (n.)
schematic drawings or outlines
Example:He has garden plans.
air
the invisible gas we breathe
Example:The air smells fresh.
helps (v.)
provides assistance
Example:It helps customers.
quality
how good something is
Example:The quality of the book is high.
who (pron.)
referring to a person or people
Example:People who do not have money.
world
the planet Earth; all people
Example:The world is round.
not (adv.)
negation
Example:He does not know the world.
tool
an object used to do work
Example:Use a tool to fix the door.
have (v.)
possess
Example:They have money.
helpful
providing aid or support
Example:The guide was helpful.
money (n.)
currency used for transactions
Example:They need money.
customers
people who buy products
Example:Customers visit the shop.
for (prep.)
indicating purpose
Example:For a professional designer.
talk
to speak with someone
Example:Let's talk about plans.
professional (adj.)
skilled and experienced
Example:Professional designers.
danger
a risk or threat
Example:The fire is a danger.
designer (n.)
person who creates designs
Example:He is a designer.