Fee Fi Fo Food! A learning space that encourages children to fall in love with nature from a different point of view. Feasting and foraging is encouraged in this biodiverse living larder overflowing with easy-to-grow plants that look good in the garden as well as on the kitchen table. Showcasing a seasonal celebration of midsummer, this Beautiful Border features edible herbs, pollinator-friendly plants and fruit trees. Intended as part of a wider project for Cypress Primary School in South London, a borough where 40% of primary school pupils don’t have access to a private garden, the space encourages all generations of the community to connect and share their love of gardening and food. Designed by  Jemma Wylie & Rona GlynnGoldfinch Garden Design The theme of 2024 is ‘Share my Space.’ The theme is all about harnessing the potential of small garden spaces and using them as catalysts for building a sense of community through gardening. Our gardens, no matter how big or small, are spaces we can come together, learn from one another and cultivate a shared green oasis. BOOK GW LIVE TICKETS /*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px} Explore the Beautiful Borders FIND OUT MORE Discover garden inspiration Find out more /*! 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Take me home This balcony design is tailored for those seeking a simple, easily transportable outdoor haven. The emphasis is on sustainability, incorporating recyclable, reusable, and compostable natural materialsthat are both readily available and durable. Unique and resilient plant choices, not commonly known in the UK, add an exotic touch, adapting well to the challenges of the new climate.The design caters to a new and younger audience, with a focus on making beautiful outdoor spaces accessible to everyone. Notably, the balcony garden is easily dismantled and transportable, offering flexibility for different living spaces. This design is a testament to the fusion of practicality and aesthetics, providing an opportunity for individuals to curate their slice of nature regardless of their location Designed by  Consuelo Franco The theme of 2024 is ‘Share my Space.’ The theme is all about harnessing the potential of small garden spaces and using them as catalysts for building a sense of community through gardening. Our gardens, no matter how big or small, are spaces we can come together, learn from one another and cultivate a shared green oasis. BOOK GW LIVE TICKETS Explore the Beautiful Borders FIND OUT MORE Discover garden inspiration Find out more With thanks to garden product suppliers

Nature's Embrace The “Nature’s Embrace” garden encourages nurturing a child’s love for nature found through curiosity and imagination during play. Making a den; balancing along wooden beams; crawling through a tunnel or going on an adventure. Embracing nature at an early age brings a deeper connection to our natural environment and supports positive physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Under the dappled light, amongst the flora and fauna, the garden is a space to be shared with all the family; creating new memories whilst also being evocative of childhood nostalgia. By embracing nature, it in turn embraces us.  Designed by  Becky SibleyWild Thyme Designs Ltd The theme of 2024 is ‘Share my Space.’ The theme is all about harnessing the potential of small garden spaces and using them as catalysts for building a sense of community through gardening. Our gardens, no matter how big or small, are spaces we can come together, learn from one another and cultivate a shared green oasis. BOOK GW LIVE TICKETS Explore the Beautiful Borders FIND OUT MORE Discover garden inspiration Find out more

A Plot Amongst the Chickens Keeping chickens does not need acres of land and it can be achieved in smaller spaces, including gardens and allotments. I wanted to show how this can be possible in an allotment setting, where the garden and the chickens work together to bring great produce and a fantastic source of composting material. The sound of chickens clucking in the background relieves stress and boosts mental health.  Designed by  Benjamin Shutler The theme of 2024 is ‘Share my Space.’ The theme is all about harnessing the potential of small garden spaces and using them as catalysts for building a sense of community through gardening. Our gardens, no matter how big or small, are spaces we can come together, learn from one another and cultivate a shared green oasis. Explore the Beautiful Borders FIND OUT MORE Discover garden inspiration Find out more

Beth's Sunflowers in partnership with Cure Lukaemia ‘If I had a single flower for every time I think of you, I could walk forever in my garden’ Our garden is a representation of a  journey through Beth’s life from her happy buttercup filled childhood days to her cruel  passing aged 20 at the hands of Blood Cancer. Our chosen flowers represent her life and symbolise Happiness Beauty Friendship  Ambition  Strength  Remembrance Legacy Never forgotten  Our stepping stones surrounded by flowers signify all she achieved in her short life, a life filled with beauty and love. Our garden is a tribute, a legacy and a place of calmness and beauty – just like ‘Our Beth’  Designed by  Andrea Childs, Justine Hand, Jennifer Smallwood  The theme of 2024 is ‘Share my Space.’ The theme is all about harnessing the potential of small garden spaces and using them as catalysts for building a sense of community through gardening. Our gardens, no matter how big or small, are spaces we can come together, learn from one another and cultivate a shared green oasis. Explore the Beautiful Borders FIND OUT MORE Discover garden inspiration Find out more

'The Chef's Table' headline Show Garden Designed by Adam Frost Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost, will create the headline Show Garden for BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2024!Featuring a rustic, outdoor cooking-dining area, Adam’s Show Garden will be overflowing with edibles growing in a naturalised setting, and ideas for how you can integrate edibles into your own garden.There’ll be plenty of plot-to-plate inspiration to dig into as Adam welcomes chefs from the BBC Good Food Show Summer onto the garden, to share cooking and recipe ideas.  /*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-video .elementor-widget-container{overflow:hidden;transform:translateZ(0)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio)}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{height:100%;width:100%;display:flex;border:none;background-color:#000}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% / var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper iframe,.elementor-widget-video .elementor-wrapper video{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-open-inline .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;background-size:cover;background-position:50%}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{cursor:pointer;text-align:center}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay:hover .elementor-custom-embed-play i{opacity:1}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{display:block;width:100%;aspect-ratio:var(--video-aspect-ratio);-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover;-o-object-position:center center;object-position:center center}@supports not (aspect-ratio:1/1){.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay{position:relative;overflow:hidden;height:0;padding-bottom:calc(100% / var(--video-aspect-ratio))}.elementor-widget-video .elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay img{position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0}}.elementor-widget-video .e-hosted-video .elementor-video{-o-object-fit:cover;object-fit:cover}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-video,.e-con>.elementor-widget-video{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)} Popping in for talks and demos on Adam's garden: THURSDAYCassie Best, James Martin and Glynn Purnell FRIDAYCassie Best, Michel Roux and Glynn Purnell SATURDAY Good Food Magazine, Glynn Purnell and Paul Ainsworth SUNDAY Good Food Magazine, Glynn Purnell and more to be annoucned. Informal drop in sessions, standing only book tickets > Timetable: Adam will host top experts on his garden for talks and demos including Michel Roux, James Martin and Cassie Best from BBC Good Food Magazine. Who will you see during your visit? 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3:00pm In Conversation with Paul Ainsworth Sunday 16 June 11:30am BBC Good Food Magazine Garden to Table Demo 1:30pm Glynn Purnell Garden to Table Demo 2:30pm TBC Garden to Table Demo Informal drop-in sessions. Limited availability, first come first serve. BOOK today Good Food’s Cassie Best will be popping in for talks on Adam’s Chef’s Table Garden.In this Gardeners’ World podcast, Adam and Cassie share tips and tricks for growing flavour-packed vegetables and turning them into delicious dishes, in this podcast seriesAs well as growing homegrown veg, Adam loves cooking it too – creating delicious meals with produce taken straight from plot to plate. In the podcast series, he and Cassie, food director of BBC Good Food magazine, share inspirational recipes to help you make the most of your homegrown vegetables. See Adam on stage You’ll be able to glean tips and expert advice from Adam at the Show in the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Theatre, or at our drop-in stages around the Show. Adam will be at the Show on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Book tickets > With thanks to Hillier, plant supplier for the Chef’s Table Show Garden

Ashwood Nurseries Display, Floral Marquee FM33 West-Midlands based Ashwood Nurseries will present a stunning walk-through floral display in the BBC Gardeners’ World Live Floral Marquee, depicting the history of the award-winning nursery and its landscaped gardens.  The display:The feature will pay homage to nursery owner John Massey VMH, nurseryman, plant breeder, Chelsea gold medallist and creator of ‘John’s Garden’. The display will showcase many of the specialist plants for which Ashwood Nurseries has become renowned and will presented in two halves of a walk-through display.The first  half of the display sees a timeline of Ashwood’s speciality plants and explores our history of RHS Medal success. This will be accompanied by photos and newspaper articles showing the evolution of plant breeding at Ashwood Nurseries and transporting visitors through over 50 years of horticultural history.The second half of the display reveals the insight and creative vision that has influenced the design and development of ‘John’s Garden’, John Massey’s wonderful three-acre private garden nestled behind Ashwood Nurseries. Regarded as one of the finest private gardens in the UK, it has been the subject of articles and gardening programmes since its beginning in 1998.Plants to buy:The display will be complimented by a sales area where visitors will be able to purchase plants from the Award-winning nursery. Visitors will also be able to purchase John’s Garden souvenir guides. Expert advice: Members of the Ashwood Nurseries’ team will be on hand to answer questions about the displays and offer advice. Ashwoods is a traditional plant nursery and garden centre in the West Midlands, situated in a canal-side setting in lovely open countryside.Gardeners can find inspiration in their beautifully maintained plant sales areas and glasshouses, wander through the garden shop and get plant advice fro the experienced Ashwood team. There’s a gift shop and tea room overlooking attractive landscaped gardens. How about a trip to Ashwood Nursery after your visit to BBC Gardeners’ World Live?Find out more at www.ashwoodnurseries.com

Cure Leukaemia, Beth's Sunflower Garden Small garden, or challenging space? No problem! The Beautiful Borders are always awash with take-home ideas to help you squeeze the most into your garden. Find out more about the Border below, designed by Danielle King. Designed by Danielle King Awarded Special Award for Community Endeavour A primary school lesson all about sunflowers, set within a forest school. Within the setting of a woodland, school children will learn how to plant sunflowers seeds in pots, observe how they grow into sunflower plants and create drawings and paintings of the sunflowers they can see. With thanks to  Explore the Beautiful Borders FIND OUT MORE Discover garden inspiration Find out more

Escaping seasons of the mind Awarded Silver, designed by Lilidh Matthews & John Tallis, Built by Outdoor Living Gardens in support of the charity Perennial The garden depicts the escape of the mind and home into the garden and is a depiction of emotions through the seasons. The design is centred around two facts: that the majority of suicides happen in the autumn, and that humans spend 90% of their life indoors.The centre of the design from above is designed to look like a clock / compass representing the passing and also the value of time. This space is designed to be a void, a space of internal reflection. The planting is designed to be uniform and ordered by using block planting. Using herbs also links the space to the kitchen too creating the thought of ‘the indoors’. The well itself depicts a place of reflection. Around the well and around the centre of the garden, there will be two rings for the inclusion of the quote. I have some ideas for this that I am working on.Autumn:The top left corner of the design represents autumn which is where the designers started, based on the above fact regarding suicides. The landscaping is designed to create a feeling of overwhelm, with the highest point in the wall and the highest point for the Corten steel pillars. The planting colours represent a lot of typical autumn colours, which are also used to represent feelings of anger. Additionally the central sandstone paving is at its most fragmented, illustrating the self-doubt and fractures in mindset when you are cut off from the outdoors.Winter:The planting is designed to represent the colour of the season (blues) utilising spikey plants too which illustrate how the garden is perceived at this time of year with not enough people spending time out there. The height of the Corten steel posts and the outer wall all start to reduce in height as the hope of spring beings to change the mindset.Spring:This is the lowest point of the wall and the end of the Corten steel posts, where it feels like the grip of the corten steel claw is beginning to release. The bright yellows also relate to the bright yellow of daffodils which many represent with Spring or Easter, the first big holiday of the year where new life is everywhere. Summer:The summer segment will be lined with a hedge, to present the main vista for the public into the garden. There are no Corten steel posts and the sandstone paving is unified, as this season tends to be one where we spend the most time in nature. The garden is designed to hold a shadow message that links the dangers of not spending time working on your own mental health whilst also encouraging the public to spend more intentional time outdoors, not just in the summer but throughout the whole year in order to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Find space savvy ideas in Beautiful Borders See more Showcase Gardens coming to BBC Gardeners' World Live 2023 With thanks to 

Love yourself & nature retreat Small garden, or challenging space? No problem! The Beautiful Borders are always awash with take-home ideas to help you squeeze the most into your garden. Find out more about the Border below, designed by Ben Thornton. Designed by Ben Thornton, awarded Platinum The Love Yourself & Nature Retreat is inspired by Ben Thornton’s, aka ‘The Young Grower’s’, journey of healing the mind and body by creating an area to retreat to away from the outside world to enjoy the wonders of nature. Bursting at the seams full of flowers with colours blending together like a painting alongside growing organic produce, creating a wildlife haven and allowing you to love yourself at the same time. Being physically disadvantaged does not mean you cannot have the garden of your dreams. Ben’s garden escape showcases his lifechanging journey of becoming a grower. Growing has truly changed his life and has given him a life he never thought he could have after becoming paralysed at the age of 14 from a very rare illness.The Love Yourself & Nature Retreat will be full of vibrant colours with a calm area to retreat to away from the outside world to enjoy the wonders of nature. With a busy border, bursting at the seams full of flowers and colours blending together like a painting, surrounding edible raised beds creating a wildlife haven whilst allowing you to love yourself at the same time. This garden shows that no matter your circumstances, you can grow. Ben’s allotment and love for growing has not only been a hobby but a kind of therapy both mentally and physically. Ben will bring a small part of his No Dig organic garden to those that need inspiration the most and showcase how a garden can heal your body and mind whilst simultaneously creating a space to escape. When Ben started growing he had limited mobility from becoming paralysed at the age of 14. Within a year of having his allotment his body started to come back to life. By letting nature in, Ben has embarked upon a journey of healing in more ways than he could have imagined. We can’t wait to see the garden bloom into life at the Show in June! With thanks to  Explore the Beautiful Borders FIND OUT MORE Discover garden inspiration Find out more

In the pink Small garden, or challenging space? No problem! The Beautiful Borders are always awash with take-home ideas to help you squeeze the most into your garden. Find out more about Sue Kent’s Border below. Designed by Sue Kent, awarded Platinum Pink is Sue Kent’s favourite colour, scented flowers are her joy and painting flowers is her escape.Sue’s border will encapsulate all three of these things, with bright pink flower colour fusing to white pink with many scented blooms. Her border will include an area for an artist to paint and glass art within the border.Look out for beautiful roses, perennials and annuals, and textural grasses. In 2020, Sue Kent launched her gardening career by sending a viewer’s home video into BBC2 Gardeners’ World; it was such a hit that she is now a regular presenter on the show, winning a Garden Media Award for her efforts.  Born with an upper limb disability caused by the drug Thalidomide, Sue used her feet and hands to garden. From her own life experience and through her passion for gardening, Sue is keen to show how gardening can be possible with physical limitations and to encourage others to have a go whatever their ability may be. Sue is now RHS ambassador for disability inclusions.Find out more about Sue Kent here. With thanks to  Explore the Beautiful Borders FIND OUT MORE Discover garden inspiration Find out more