Philip Nieuwoudt is the brains and brilliance behind Devon’s most pioneering tree nursery New Wood Trees, and visitors to Toby’s Garden Festival 2025 will be able to learn the tricks of his trade from the man himself as Philip will be speaking at the Fest in Saturday the 3rd of May. Specialising in multi-stem trees …
Brainchild of Paul Jupp from Meadow in My Garden and soil health Guru Eddie Bailey from the RhizoPhyllia School of Gardening, the Soil Health Lab is a new focus for all gardeners keen to look after Nature and the soil. The knowledgeable duo are running free hands-on workshops, showing how to choose the right wildflower …
Takumi craftsmanship is about precision, artistry, and the pursuit of perfection and it’s the philosophy that underpins the world-beating quality of Lexus cars. It’s also a guiding principle for artists who practice the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, aka Origami. At this years Fest, sponsors Snow’s Motor Group/Lexus Exeter are offering origami taster sessions …
We love beautiful things that are made to last and the people that care for them. That’s why a gorgeous collection of vintage cars , are being polished and parked up at the Fest. The cars are the pride and joy of Crashbox Club members and amongst the highlights are a 1963 sunbeam alpine mk3 …
The Adam Partridge Auctioneers ‘Antiques and Treasures Roadshow’ is a brand new feature at the Fest. Bring along smaller treasures such as jewellery, coins, or photographs of larger antiques and garden paraphernalia antique guru Chris Surfleet and his team will value them for free! Not only that, if you’re keen to sell, Fest sponsor Adam …
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The days of outdoor living will soon be with us. More families are now keen to enjoy their gardens in different ways and that’s one reason chimineas and fire pits have become so popular. Garden Quirks are one of the most popular suppliers of these gardening extras and the Devon company based in Butterleigh is …
Thrilling news! For the first time in the history of the festival, Amateur Gardening is joining us with a pop-advice Garden Advice & Inspiration Centre. Stuck for advice for a plant in a dark corner? Or pest that just won’t go away? Bring your questions and pics of your problem places and plants to be …
Due to popular demand we’ve expanded our bespoke willow weaving course run by award-winning artist Jo Sadler. Fest goers can now book for both Friday 2nd or Saturday 3rd of May for 2hr30 minute session of willow creation inside Powderham Castle. We’ve also teamed up with other craft and gardening experts for our brand-new programme …
Fest host Toby Buckland, famous for his self-styled ‘non-award-winning BBC radio show’ has scooped the top honour of Gardening Columnist of the Year 2024 from the Garden Media Guild at their prestigious awards bash, at London’s Savoy Hotel. The award-winning column appears each fortnight in Amateur Gardening Magazine and was chosen for its entertainment, sound …
