BBC Gardeners' World Live 2024 at Birmingham NEC

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Thu 13 Jun 2024 - Sun 16 Jun 2024

Stunning show gardens are centre stage at this year's BBC Gardeners' World Live , taking place at Birmingham NEC from June 13 - 16.

There was a triple win for designer Dan Hartley and landscapers Tisserand English Gardens whose Eco Oasis Garden was given a platinum award and named Best Show Garden and Best Construction Landscaper. Inspired by the theme of 'The Good Life', the aesthetically appealing garden has a lush, vibrant planting scheme, with simple water conservation ideas and organic gardening principles.



Platinum awards were also given to The Bonsall Field Barn, designed by Faye Geeson, and The Viewer's Garden, designed by Pip Probert .

Faye's garden, designed in collaboration with Derby College and Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust, highlights the Bonsall Field Barn Restoration Project. Inspired by the Peak District village of Bonsall, the exhibit is dominated by a restored field barn. dry stone walling and a limestone path. Native plants surround a dew pond, while a wildflower meadow and ornamentals that thrive on limestone are also included.



Fans of the BBC TV programme Gardeners' World will know that since lockdown viewers have been submitting videos of their gardens, to be screened alongside advice from presenter Monty Don. Ideas from four of those videos have been incorporated by Pip Probert in The Viewer's Garden. As well as herbs, fruit and vegetables, and mixed planted borders, Pip has been inspired to to use repurposed and recycled materials for the greenhouse and potting shed, and to include hedgehog ramps and sculptures suggested by viewers.



In addition to large show gardens, there was a competition for smaller showcase gardens. My Garden Escape, designed by Kitti Kovacs , gained gold and was named Best Showcase Garden. Featuring bold planting and stylish furniture, the aim was to create a versatile outdoor space suitable for both socialising and tranquillity.



A garden that was not in competition is sure to be a magnet for visitors to the show. Presenter Adam Frost has designed The Chef's Table, a rustic outdoor cooking and dining area, full of fantastic fruit, vegetables and herbs. Take a wander through the naturalised setting and you'll come across kale and Swiss chard growing among ornamental plants, pots of beetroot, rosemary and thyme, and five apple trees ready to fruit.



Adam will be interviewing celebrity chefs, including Michel Roux, Glynn Purnell and Si King, in the garden during the show's three-day run.

There are more celebrity chefs at the BBC Good Food Show Summer, which takes place at the same time at Birmingham NEC - entry is included with the BBC Gardeners' World ticket. Two shows for the price of one!




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