Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
British Library London, UKNew exhibition at the British Library, exploring the transformative, enriching and power of gardening in Britain and how it impacts people, communities and the environment.
Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party
Garden Museum London, UKFirst 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.
Vivienne Schadinsky: Into the seeds of time
Omved Gardens London, UKAn exhibition taking place at the North London based, Omved Gardens by the artist, Vivienne Schadinsky exploring the journey of beans from seed to harvest and their potential for human and planetary health.
Nancy Cadogan: The Lost Trees
Garden Museum London, UKFree to attend exhibition. In The Lost Trees, Nancy Cadogan explores the emotional and environmental significance of trees through the human stories and connections tied to these lost giants. Her paintings serve as memorials and tributes to the trees, whether from private gardens, parks, or hedgerows—each felled for different reasons. These works are uplifting testaments to the enduring legacy of trees and the vital role they play in our lives, and what they do for us.
Garden Gathering
Longstock Park Nursery UKOrganised in support of Andover Mind, an event featuring expert-led workshops, live demonstrations, plant sales, and family-friendly activities. Speakers include, the event organiser, garden designer and mental health advocate Leigh Johnstone, presenter and garden designer Chris Hull, the children’s gardening educator, Lee Connelly and the broadcaster and author, Ellen Mary. There will be talks by the garden designer, Katherine Holland and the mushroom growers, the Caley Brothers. Houseplant expert, Gemma Haigh will be on hand to provide advice the ‘houseplant hub’. For children, Lee Connelly leads a mini children’s gardening festival, as well as an interactive soil zone.
Greenfingers Charity’s Floral Ball
Coombe Abbey Hotel Binley, Warwickshire, UKAn exclusive event to bring together friends and special guests of the Greenfingers Charity for a glittering celebration of the charity’s achievements, made possible to all those who have supported its work for the last 25 years.
Stone at Falconhurst
Falconhurst Edenbridge , Kent, UKThis summer, Nicola Talbot, custodian of Falconhurst in Kent, will be hosting the exhibition: STONE. Inspired by on form, the UK’s most respected garden sculpture exhibition at Asthall Manor in the Cotswolds, the gardens of Falconhurst house will host a curated collection of sculpture by some of the most renowned British sculptors.
RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Hampton Court Palace UKWorld’s largest flower show, offers gardening splendour set in the grounds of Hampton Court Palace; from cut flowers and vibrant fruit and veg, to thought-provoking gardens. An event for gardeners and growers. Talks, demos and hands-on workshops from famous faces, offering expert advice and ideas. Plenty of shopping opportunities, from plants, to homewares, garden accessories and gifts.
National Amateur Gardening Show 2025 – CANCELLED
South of England Showground Ardingly, Sussex, UKThe National Amateur Gardening Show returns, promising a weekend of interactive gardening fun and the opportunity for Amateur Gardening (AG) magazine readers and gardeners to meet gardening celebrities, browse plants and products and learn hands-on skills. Designed for the whole family, the show caters cater to all levels of gardeners and size of gardens.
RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse
Wentworth Woodhouse Wentworth, Rotherham, UKThe inaugural RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse will be taking place in one of the grandest stately homes in the country in South Yorkshire. The new show is set to feature an exciting array of up and coming designers, growers, and local artisans alongside popular features including RHS Young Designer of the Year and RHS Career Changer of the Year.
National Gardening & Outdoor Living Show
Royal Highland Centre Edinburgh, UKA fun, family orientated show, bringing together everything for keen gardeners, including up to 40 known nurseries, traditional fruit and vegetable show, talks, workshops and traders offering essential gardening tools and accessories. Some of exhibiting nurseries include: Primrose Bank, Kevock, Dibley’s, East of Eden nurseries and Wacks Wicked Plants, as well as the Scottish Koi and Bonsai clubs and the Scottish Orchid Society.
BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair
Audley House Essex, UKOrganised in association with English Heritage featuring showcase gardens, Beautiful Borders and the Association of Professional Landscapers’ Skills Competition.
Four Oaks Trade Show
Four Oaks Nursery Macclesfield, UKInternational exhibition for commercial horticulture, featuring: plant material, mature stock, specimen plants, machinery, growing media, sundries, retail products, Christmas trees and merchandise. Visitors include buyers from grower retailers, garden centres, commercial growers, (online) retailers, wholesalers, landscapers, landscape architects, garden designers, professional gardeners, groundsmen, farm shops, local authorities and florists.
Groundsfest
NAEC Stoneleigh Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, UKGroundsFest is the largest, annual, free must-attend event for grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, designers & architects, gardeners, local authorities, estate managers and contractors.
Garden Museum Literary Festival 2025
Iford Manor Iford, Wiltshire, UKThe 11th Garden Museum Literary Festival, gathering garden makers, designers and authors for two days of talks celebrating gardens. Held annually, the boutique festival is Britain’s only traveling Literary Festival, with previous hosts including Sezincote House (2024) Parham House (2023), Chatsworth House (2022), Helmingham Hall (2021), and Houghton Hall (2019). Each venue provides a beautiful location to celebrate the best in garden writing and to share what inspires in gardens.
Glee
NEC Brimingham, UKGlee is a leading UK trade show for garden and outdoor living, showcasing over 400 brands offering innovative products and retail insights.
Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival
Yeo Valley Organic Garden Blagdon, UKAn organic garden festival aimed to encourage visitors of all experience levels, to start growing with nature in mind. A series of talks, workshops and demonstrations by Arit Anderson, Frances Tophill and Alys Fowler aim to provide valuable gardening skills. Specialist nurseries will be on hand to offer seasonal plants and bulbs for sale, alongside the promise of music, entertainment and delicious food.
Horticulture, The Conference 2025
Barbican Centre London, UKOrganised by the HTA, the annual Horticulture, The Conference will cover key topics for horticulture business resilience, insightful discussions, networking and thought leadership. The conference will culminate with the 2025 Grower of the Year Awards, to celebrate excellence and best practices in sustainable production within UK horticulture.
