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Gardeners' World Live
BBC Gardeners' World Live.jpg
Status Active
Genre Gardening
Venue National Exhibition Centre
Location(s) Birmingham
Country UK
Inaugurated 1991
Attendance 101,005
Organized by River Street Events Ltd

BBC Gardeners' World Live is a huge event for anyone who loves gardening! It happens every June at the National Exhibition Centre in England. This big show is open to everyone and takes place at the same time as the BBC Good Food Show Summer.

At Gardeners' World Live, you can see amazing show gardens and a huge tent filled with beautiful flowers. You can also get tips from gardening experts and even meet some famous TV gardeners! Many companies show off new gardening tools and plants here.

Discover the History of Gardeners' World Live

The very first Gardeners' World Live happened in June 1992. It was created because of the popular BBC TV show called Gardeners' World. Back then, about 17,500 people came to the show, and over 100 companies showed their products.

Since 2005, Gardeners' World Live has been held alongside the BBC Good Food Show Summer. This means you can enjoy both gardening and food fun at the same time! For a while, the show also included the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show Birmingham. Even though they are now separate, BBC Gardeners' World Live is still one of the biggest gardening events in the country.

There are now even more Gardeners' World events! Since 2021, the Gardeners' World Spring Fair has been held in April or May at Beaulieu Motor Museum in Hampshire. And since 2022, the Gardeners' World Autumn Fair takes place in September at Audley End House in Essex.

What Happens at the Show?

Every year, between 90,000 and 100,000 people visit Gardeners' World Live. It's a really popular event! Tickets for the show are sold through the NEC's box office. In 2017, the event celebrated 50 years of the BBC Two TV show, Gardeners' World.

Exciting Show Highlights

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The presenters of BBC Two's Gardeners' World filmed from the event for their 1-hour anniversary special, which aired on Friday 17 June 2017.

The 2017 show had special features to celebrate 50 years of BBC Two's Gardeners' World. One garden, called The Nostalgia Garden, looked like a garden from the 1960s. Another, The Anniversary Garden, showed how garden styles have changed over many years. The TV show's team even filmed a special episode at the event!

In 2016, the show featured a huge Floral Marquee and many amazing Show Gardens. There was also the BBC Gardeners' World Live Theatre. Here, TV presenters like Alan Titchmarsh shared their gardening tips and ideas live on stage.

In 2013, the show included the Royal Horticultural Society Floral Marquee and the BBC Gardeners' World Theatre. You could also find The Kitchen Garden Stage, where you could learn about growing your own food. Many famous gardeners like Monty Don, Carol Klein, and Joe Swift were there to share their knowledge.

Over the years, the show has also featured award-winning gardens and classes on how to arrange flowers.

Meet Famous Gardeners and Chefs

Many well-known people visit Gardeners' World Live. You might see gardening stars like Toby Buckland, Monty Don, and Joe Swift. Sometimes, famous chefs like James Martin and Ainsley Harriott also attend because of the BBC Good Food Show.

Each year, prizes are given out for the best gardens. These awards often get a lot of attention from the media.

Rose Dedications

Every year, a brand new type of rose is named after a famous person. Past honorees include Phillip Schofield and Twiggy. In 2017, a new rose called 'Gardeners' Gold' was introduced.

Show Dates Through the Years

Monty Don records to camera
Monty Don records a piece to camera, for the television programme BBC Gardeners' World, at Gardeners' World Live 2012

The Gardeners' World Live show usually takes place in June. Here are some of the past dates:

  • The 2010 show ran from 16–20 June.
  • The 2011 show ran from 15–19 June.
  • The 2012 show ran from 13–17 June.
  • The 2013 show ran from 12–16 June.
  • The 2014 show ran from 12–15 June.
  • The 2015 show ran from 11–14 June.
  • The 2016 show ran from 16–19 June.
  • The 2017 show ran from 15–18 June.
  • The 2018 show ran from 14–17 June.
  • The 2019 show ran from 13–16 June.
  • The 2020 show was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The 2021 show was held later in the year, from 26-29 August, due to COVID-19 rules.
  • The 2022 show ran from 16-19 June.
  • The 2023 show ran from 15-18 June.
  • The 2024 show is planned for 13-16 June.

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