Applications are now OPEN for 2024!

We’re delighted that applications are now open for BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2024! Scroll below to find out more. Looking for opportunities at the Spring or Autumn Fair? Click the buttons below.

For general queries, please get in touch with Lucy Tremlett

Show Gardens

Show Gardens are the editorial jewel in the crown and secure significant exposure within the event’s marketing campaign. Show Gardens can generate business or even a subliminal promotion, particularly important for a charity. We welcome gardens both small and large that encapsulate eye-catching designs with well-built construction and innovative planting.

A Garden Fit for a King
Designed by Paul Stone, 2023
Newson Health Menopause Garden
Designed by Dr Louise Newson and Ruth Gwynn, 2023
Liz Earle Beauty Co.'s Botanical Show Garden
Designed by Lucy Bravington, 2023
The Chic Garden Getaway
Designed by Katerina Kantalis Garden Design, 2023
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Showcase Gardens

Showcase Gardens offer designers a step up from Beautiful Borders. The showcase gardens are restricted to below 40m2, but not limited by any theme to allow for creativity and artistry. The Showcase Gardens are assessed with specific criteria that differ from the Show Gardens, and are a fantastic opportunity for those looking for a bigger challenge, although just not too big!

Escaping seasons of the mind
Designed by Lilidh Matthews & John Tallis, 2023
Urban Oasis: Twenty Five Metres at a Time
Wildlife Trust Competition Garden, designed by Vicky Lincoln, 2023
Where There's a Willow
Designed by Cathy Perry, 2023
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Beautiful Borders

Beautiful Borders are an annual visitor favourite as they display a variety of excellent designs, space savvy ideas, planting combinations and creative features that can be packed into a small garden. At just a few square metres, creating a Beautiful Border is a fantastic way to showcase your skills to a large audience.

This year’s theme ‘Share my Space’ is all about harnessing the potential of small garden spaces and using them as catalysts for building a sense of community through gardening.  Click the button below to find out more!

    ...and breathe
    Designed by Claire Morrell, 2023
    Love yourself and nature retreat
    Designed by Ben Thornton, 2023
    In the pink
    Designed by Sue Kent, 2023
    You will never want to leaf
    Designed by Kiran Vaidya, 2023
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    Floral Marquee and Plant Village

    The Floral Marquee at BBC Gardeners’ World Live is an integral feature of the show. With exhibitors being the top nurseries from the UK and abroad, the marquee is the prestige of quality plants, dramatic innovative displays and engaging sales areas.

    Exhibitors in the Plant Village have large selling areas both covered and uncovered, with an associated small display of their plants. Applications are welcomed from quality British and International nurseries.

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    APL Avenue

    APL Designers and Landscaper members are invited to participate in an exclusive competition to build a Show Garden at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2024. 

    All designed to typical back garden sizes,  the Show Gardens in APL Avenue, are always packed with great ideas that you can apply to your own space. 

    The theme for the 2024 APL Avenue Show Gardens is ‘The Good Life’. Find out more about applications to bring a garden to the Show below!

    The Beauty in Small Spaces
    Designed by TJ Kennedy and Kerianne Fitzpatrick, 2023
    Path of Renewal
    Designed by David Negus, The 3D Gardener, 2023
    The Chic Garden Getaway
    Designed by Katerina Kantalis Garden Design; Built by New Look Landscapes Ltd., 2023
    Sub Aqua
    Designed by Joshua Fenton, Fenton Gardens Ltd,, 2023
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    Specialist Societies

    Specialist Societies are an important part of BBC Gardeners’ World Live and Fairs and take pride of place in our Floral Marquee alongside world class nurseries. Societies have the chance to interact with engaged and keen gardening visitors.

    For professionals gardening clubs charities garden designers design and horticulture students ...you?

    Meet the team

    Bob Sweet: Horticultural Director

    Bob brings a vast amount of knowledge and familiarity with BBC Gardeners’ World Live and will oversee all horticultural aspects of the show including the Floral Marquee, Plant Village, Show Gardens and features.

    Lucy Tremlett: Head of Horticultural Division

    Lucy works alongside Bob to deliver all aspects of the show, and is based in the office should you have any urgent questions. Lucy will be working together to process your applications and answer queries.

    Testimonials

    Find out more about what it’s like to design and create a garden at one of our shows.

    What’s more, read all about previous designer’s experiences, below.

    Cara Thompson, Gold Award Winner 2023
    “It was my first time ever designing a garden, I have now found a new passion for designing and I’ve learnt so much from this experience. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity of designing a border which was awarded Gold. If anyone is thinking about putting an application forward just go for it!” 
    Jordan Weston, Gold Award Winner 2022
    "Not only is it a great opportunity to promote your business showcasing your skills and talent to tens of thousands of visitors and millions on TV, you’re surrounded by likeminded, passionate horticulturalists."
    Kate Mason, Platinum Award and Best Border winner 2019
    “If you are considering doing Beautiful Borders, don’t consider it, just do it. You won’t regret it! Since the show my business has gone crazy, the BBC Gardeners’ World name is highly respected and means people have even more faith in my ability."
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    Get in touch

    Interested in applying to be involved with one of our Shows? Contact us today – simply click the button below and tell us about your ideas.

    The best way to a gardener's heart is through a Show Garden...