Forest bathing garden wins Chelsea flower show top prize

First-time exhibitor Ula Maria scoops best in show for garden designed for muscular dystrophy charity

A garden demonstrating the joys of forest bathing has won best in show at the Chelsea flower show.

Designed by the first-time exhibitor Ula Maria, the garden was inspired by the ancient Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, which means being calm and quiet among trees, breathing deeply and observing nature.