An innovative exhibition, which explores the history and future of the modern garden featuring gardens by designers and artists, such as Roberto Burle Marx, Jamaica Kincaid, Mien Ruys, Piet Oudolf and Derek Jarman. The Garden Futures exhibition celebrates gardens as an idyllic retreat, but also as a testing ground for new ideas and experiments in biodiversity, social justice and sustainability.
First major exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery devoted to the visionary artist, designer and author Eileen ‘Tirzah’ Garwood, known as the wife of Eric Ravilious. The exhibition includes more than 80 of Garwood’s works, and explore her ‘sophisticated naïve’ approach that infused apparently innocent subjects with deeper meanings.
Somerset House presents SOIL: The World at Our Feet, a landmark exhibition unearthing the wonder of soil, its unbreakable bond to all life, and the vital role it plays in our planet’s future.
The new Saatchi Gallery exhibition ‘Flowers‘ features large-scale installations, original artworks, photography, fashion, archival objects, and graphic design to explore the ongoing influence of flowers on creativity and human expression, spanning two floors and over nine major gallery spaces.
Rare opportunity to see John Morley’s paintings and pastels of flowers, fruits and plants – many have never been publicly displayed, in his first solo exhibition in over 30 years. Like his friend the late Cedric Morris, John Morley is part of the celebrated tradition of East Anglian painter-plantsman. His plant knowledge, combined with a mastery in conveying texture and play of light, renders his paintings unforgettable. The works will be available for purchase in support of the museum’s education and exhibition programmes.
For the 2024 Day Conference, the Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA) will feature an address from Alan Roper, Managing Director of Blue Diamond Group, as well as expert sessions exploring the transformative potential of artificial intelligence which will be supplemented by practical insights from the GIMA Panel on the implementation of AI and applications to improve processes and drive growth.
With a major focus on emerging lifestyle trends, the Show is set to inspire crowds with floral displays and Show Gardens. Visitors to the show will also experience masterclasses with floral designers, to meet key landscape designers, exhibitors and industry experts, as well as peruse the avenues of exhibitors selling everything from bulbs, plants, tools, trinkets and garden accessories.
A plant fair for plant lovers near and far, tickets will be on sale at the gate for an entrance fee of £17, which includes garden entry (Friends & Annual Ticket holders: free).
From shade specialists to plants for pollinators, meet the growers and pick their brains on what will flourish in your garden, balcony or allotment. Stalls at this year’s fair will include Great Dixter Nursery and Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens, providing a rare opportunity for Londoners to shop garden plants grown by these beloved and historic nurseries. Programme curated by Susanna Grant, garden designer and founder of Hackney-based shade specialist plant shop Hello There Linda.
Set in the grounds of Beaulieu in Hampshire, the Spring Fair will present nurseries with displays and plants for sale, a collection of borders and a range of gardening exhibitors. The BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team will be on hand with spring gardening tips at their What To Do Now Stage.
A joint collaboration by gardening broadcaster Toby Buckland and Country Gardener magazine, the festival is held annually at Powderham Castle, home of the Earl and Countess of Devon.
New exhibition at the British Library, exploring the transformative, enriching and power of gardening in Britain and how it impacts people, communities and the environment.
Based at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, Worcestershire, and framed by the picturesque Malvern Hills, RHS Malvern Spring Festival is the perfect opportunity to prepare for the upcoming gardening season.Enjoy a walk around the show gardens, gather inspiration from exhibitors and get hints and tips from a range of talks and demonstrations at this early season show.
First exhibition to examine the common thread weaving through all of Cecil Beaton’s work: gardens and flowers. Photographs, paintings, drawings, costume and set design will explore the role flowers played in developing his creative practice: from the lavish floral installations for his infamous parties, to painted and fresh flowers for fashion photography and royal portraits, to floral costumes in films such as My Fair Lady. Curated by Garden Museum Curator Emma House and designed by artist and designer Luke Edward Hall.
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the most prestigious flower show in the world. As the highlight of the horticultural calendar, RHS Chelsea is the place to see cutting-edge garden design, breathtaking floral displays and innovative garden products, with some 168,000 visitors attending the show each year.
Set in the rolling hills of Bohinj in Slovenia, the festival takes place across various locations in Bohinj, displaying the splendour of spring in Bohinj with its diverse wildlife, a source of interest for botanical experts and enthusiasts from across the globe. The floral diversity of the region is unparalleled, and the annual festival celebrates the natural beauty of unique alpine flora.
National Children’s Gardening Week aims to inspire the next generation of gardeners by appealing to children’s natural curiosity, whilst the warm weather is a great time to see speedy results of seed sowing, planting and other gardening activities.
Ireland’s favourite festival of flowers, food and fun, Bord Bia Bloom takes place over five days on the June Bank Holiday weekend and takes place across 70 acres in the Phoenix Park. The show brings together garden designers, flower growers, landscapers, gardeners, garden-furniture makers, food fanatics and anyone who loves gardens.
