As we start the exciting build up to the 13th Toby Buckland Garden Festival at Powderham Castle next May we are delighted to be working closely on the two day gardening bonanza with events specialists Brooklands Events. The Devon based Brooklands team have been associated with the much loved garden festival since it was launched. …
Aimee Beamish and her creative team are back, serving delicious seasonal savouries and confections inside the exclusive VIP Music Room and Library of Powderham Castle. “This year we’re presenting a menu to reflect the best of West Country harvest,” says Aimee. “Seasonality is key to our menu. Soups and salads are created using locally grown …
Each year, the names of societies, organisations and garden clubs that buy group tickets go into a draw, and the first out of the hat wins a talk from Toby. Scooping top honours from 2024 was the mighty Parkham WI and last night Toby gave a talk to a packed Allardice Hall in the heart …
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 …
