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Tony's Garden Festival
The 10th anniversary of this event is a two-day garden
extravaganza taking place near Exeter in early May.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Toby's Garden
Festival promises two days of celebration and
inspiration for gardeners and lovers of the
great outdoors, on the stunning grounds of
Powderham Castle, near Exeter. It is hosted by BBC Two
Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland on Friday
3 and Saturday 4 May. The family-friendly, two-day
extravaganza boasts a programme full of free gardening
and food and drink talks, demonstrations, tastings and
workshops along with live music.
Headlining Toby's Garden Festival this year are
fellow BBC Two Gardeners' World presenters, Rachel
de Thame and Sue Kent. RHS Ambassador for disability,
writer and award-winning garden designer Kent will be
speaking with Toby on Friday 3 May. Broadcaster, writer
and passionate gardener, de Thame hosts talks with
him on Saturday 4th, giving attendees insights into her
gardening ethos and introducing her new book, A Flower
Garden For Pollinators. Both are also conducting book
signings. Other speakers over the two days include RHS
judge Jim Buttress, blogger, beekeeper and veg grower
Olga Grieves, garden writer Becky Searle, as well as
many others.
Arts and crafts
Much more than purely a garden festival it's an
unmissable two days, with more than 200 exhibitors
including award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show