Growing and caring for hostas is a great passion for many gardeners so they are certain to be thrilled that one of the biggest and best collections of these popular plants in the southwest will be on show at the Powderham festival. Mike’s Hostas is a high-quality nursery based between Milverton and Langford Budville in …
Here’s some great news for rose loving gardeners. One of Britain’s best loved rose growers will be bringing roses galore to Powderham to the festival next May for visitors to indulge in and buy .The Cornish Rose Company has a world class reputation for its high quality climbing, rambling and bush roses , all grown …
One of the best loved houseplant specialists in the southwest is making a return trip to the Toby Buckland Garden Festival next May. Hutch Houseplants whose popular specialist store is in the shadow of Exeter Cathedral were a huge hit at this years event and owners Rob and Freddie Vincent we’re keen to announce they …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
