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 …
Jump on a train to Starcross and visit this year’s Festival on Fri 2 and Sat 3 May at Powderham Castle to grab a free packet of wild meadow seeds at the Meadow in My Garden stand. The seed giveaway is sponsored by Official Travel Sponsors GWR. What you might not know is that GWR has been greening up …
Sometimes things come together in perfect harmony. We were delighted to receive a really lovely gift of 200 lovely old terracotta pots from local Cornish resident Susie Williams. Susie loves the festival and the RNLI, so we have come up with a wonderful way to raise money with them. Come and visit the RNLI stand …
We really couldn’t be happier that Great Western Railway is all aboard as sponsors of the festival! GWR serves the South West and beyond, including Devon, Dorset, South Wales, the Cotswolds, reaching as far as London and Cornwall with some of the prettiest lines in Britain-we think. So, it’s a marriage made in heaven, because GWR takes you right up to Starcross, …
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 …
Amelia’s Flower Farm A local two-acre flower farm run by Amelia and Giles, at Coombeinteignhead, offering cut flowers, courses and more. British Academy of Floral Art Local international floristry school based just outside Exeter and who are making flower crowns for visitors to wear at the festival. Cornish Rose Farm Specialist and dedicated garden rose growers …
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 …
