Dried flower stall
Festival atmosphere with bunting in the barn
Festival atmosphere with bunting in the barn
Gardeners engaged with celebrity speakers
Lemon Jelli serving coffee at their stall
Tickets now on sale
Tickets on sale soon!

Keep checking the website and our social channels for updates on ticket release dates for 2026 - it won't be long!

Arit Anderson

Arit Anderson coming to Toby's Garden Festival

Arit Anderson signs up for Powderham festival. 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.

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Exhibitors applications now open
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All the fun of the festival

Bringing together the best nurseries from the West Country and beyond, quality gardening talks on a wide range of horticultural topics, top-notch arts and crafts, locally-made street food, free music and entertainment - a fabulous day out.

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Talks and workshops

Our celebrity speakers and knowledgable garden industry experts provide a jam-packed two days of FREE TALKS throughout the festival for visitors!

See who joined us in 2025

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Scoff and quaff

There's always a delightful selection of stalls to keep you fed and watered throughout the festival. See who was here last year!

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We’re back – and thrilled to be here!

Our much-loved Toby Buckland Garden Fest promises to be bigger, brighter, and more bountiful than ever before set in the stunning surroundings of Powderham Castle when it bursts into bloom on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd May 2026, welcoming green-fingered enthusiasts, families, and curious newcomers for two glorious days of all things gardening.

It’s another must-visit date in the gardening calendar – and 2026 is shaping up to be a showstopper.

We’re delighted to be working closely with our friends at Brookland Events to create our uniquely friendly brand of Festival magic and whether you’re a seasoned grower, a window-box beginner, or just love beautiful gardens, there’s something for everyone. And we’ve got a few surprises up our sleeves too!

So, what’s in store? Expect a packed programme of high quality talks, hands-on demos, and inspiring garden displays., alongside a vibrant marketplace filled with rare plants, garden goodies, artisan products, and delicious local food.

Early bird tickets are available soon — they’re reduced in price, limited and expected to sell fast. Whether you’re after tips for your veg patch, looking to transform your borders, or just fancy a fabulous day out in the fresh air, this festival is the place to be.

Get ready to sow the seeds of inspiration — the 2026 Toby Buckland Garden Festis in full bloom!

LATEST NEWS

Hutch Houseplants back to wow festival visitors

October 8, 2025

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 … Read more

Arit Anderson signs up for Powderham festival

October 3, 2025

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 … Read more

Festival preparations

October 3, 2025

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 … Read more

Toby Buckland and Joe Swift at Toby's Garden Festival

First pics from the Festival

May 12, 2025

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 … Read more

Chat to WhiteBird Polytunnels & get free seeds!

April 27, 2025

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 … Read more

Dan Farrell Wright Wickhams Wine

Fabulous Fifty to try and buy with Wickhams Wine

April 26, 2025

Like a lightning strike, Dan Farrell-Wright’s view on wine changed. It was the morning after the night before. The bride and groom had left for their honeymoon, the guests were sleeping off the Bacchanalian feast, … Read more

VIP and Tea and Cake in the Castle tickets – last few!

April 24, 2025

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 … Read more

Congrats to Parkham WI!!!

April 16, 2025

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 … Read more

garden volunteers for GWR

500 wildflower seed packs to give away, courtesy of GWR!

April 8, 2025

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 … Read more

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Plant up a pot & help the RNLI

April 4, 2025

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, … Read more

Welcoming new festival sponsor GWR!

March 28, 2025

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 … Read more

Planting for Success: choosing trees that thrive, not just survive

March 27, 2025

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 … Read more

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