Chelsea flower show: 'abandoned Maltese quarry' wins top prize

James Basson's display - lauded by judges as 'faultless' - is designed to show how humans and nature interact on Malta

It was not supposed to be pretty, but the judges certainly found it impressive. James Basson's take on an abandoned Maltese limestone quarry has won best in show at this year's Chelsea flower show.

The construction, which includes slabs of limestone and evergreens, perennials and ground cover, was designed to show the interaction between humans and nature on the island, Basson has said, and draws attention to the balance that needs to be maintained.