We’re delighted to announce an exciting competition in partnership with The Ivy Exeter! Purchase your festival ticket by 28th April and you’ll be automatically entered into our free prize draw to win an unforgettable dining experience: a three-course dinner for four from The Ivy Exeter’s Taste of Spring menu, complete with a cocktail from their Ivy in Bloom collection. Even better, if you’ve …
We’re delighted to reveal the full schedule for our Main Speakers Marquee at Toby’s Garden Festival, taking place on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026. Across both days, visitors can enjoy an inspiring programme of expert talks, practical advice, and lively discussion from some of the most respected voices in gardening, sustainability, and horticulture. …
Mark Diacono, award-winning food and garden writer, is lucky enough to spend most of his time eating, growing, writing and talking about food—and we’re thrilled to be welcoming him to Toby’s Garden Festival this year, where he will be speaking and compèring. Known for growing everything from Szechuan pepper to pecans and Asian pears, Mark’s …
We’re delighted to announce that Lexus Snows will be returning to support Toby’s Garden Festival, alongside Dartmoor Estate Tea. Located in the Castle Courtyard at this year’s festival, they’ll be brewing up an exciting programme of talks, stories, and exclusive offers for visitors to enjoy. We caught up with Jo & Kathryn to ask a …
We’re delighted to announce that Becky Searle will be returning to Toby’s Garden Festival in 2026 as one of our speakers! 🌿✨ Becky was a real highlight last time, bringing so much inspiration, warmth, and brilliant gardening know-how to the stage — and we can’t wait to welcome her back. Becky is a passionate gardener …
Garden with Jonny is a content creator (with over 1.8 million followers) and gardener who shares an honest, down-to-earth approach to growing, learning, and connecting with nature. Known for his practical tips, infectious enthusiasm, and refreshingly real take on garden life, Jonny inspires gardeners of all levels to get stuck in and enjoy the process …
There’s the chance to step into the captivating world of carnivorous plants at the festival when Devon nursery Sarracenia Nurseries exhibit their wonderful array of colourful and thrilling plants for the first time at Powderham. Sarracenia pitcher plants have a passionate and growing following among gardeners and the new Devon nursery at Winkleigh run by …
We are thrilled that Arit Anderson, the award-winning garden designer, writer, TV presenter, podcast host and RHS ambassador will be joining us at Toby’s Garden Fest next May. She is the first celebrity gardener to sign up to be part of the two-day gardening bonanza on May 1st and 2nd – and Arit will be …
All the people, so many people! Thanks to everyone who joined us in 2025. Can you believe the sun actually shone, and shone some more?! Our wonderful (local Kenton) photographer Louise Kear was on hand to capture the scenes at Powderham Castle both days, and here are the first of our fabulous garden celebs and …
Thinking of buying, or adding to your garden or small holding structures? John and Darren of WhiteBird Polytunnels very much look forward to welcoming all Festival visitors to their stand, to discuss all things polytunnel related. The pair have a great range to suit all budgets, and will also be demonstrating their great range of galvanised …
