BBC Gardeners' World Live - Show Interviews | 18-21 June 2026 | Birmingham NEC

Michael Perry - Mr Plant Geek

Jason Williams - The Cloud Gardener

Joe Bagley - House Plant Doctor

Neil Gow - Peter Seabrook New Plant Award

Elaine Nichols - Cottage Garden Society

Conor Campion - BBQ Expert

Nicki Chapman is back hosting the Theatre at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live. Taking place from Thursday 13th – Sunday 16th June 2024 at the NEC Birmingham, Nicki will be leading a range of ‘in-conversation’ talks with some of the UK’s top gardening experts.

Bob Sweet - BBC Gardeners' World Live Horticultural Director

Tamsin Westhorpe is an experienced horticultural journalist and author, RHS Chelsea Flower Show Judge, podcaster and lecturer. After editing a national magazine for many years Tamsin is now curator and gardener at Stockton Bury Gardens in Herefordshire. Having started her horticultural career at the age of 17, spending time as a parks gardener and greenkeeper she is passionate about being hands on...

Rachel Bosshardt - Good Food Show Event Director

Introducing the new UrbanGardening space which will broaden the event’s appeal to new and diverse audiences. Supporting nextgeneration gardening talent is an important part of all our events and we can’t wait to see what the young build teams have in store for us with their Urban Showcase Gardens.  The International Orchid Show is a wonderful addition to our Floral Marquee and comes with a host of...

Dan Hartley & Tisserand Elohim - Platinum Award -  Eco Oasis Garden

David Cheshire - David Cheshire Nurseries - Bonsai & Niwaki

Jacob Mercer - Urban Garden Landscaper - Gold Award

Plant Expert Tours Experience a unique tour of the plants in the Floral Marquee. Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker lead tours around their plant highlights, from new launches to trusted favourites, you’ll explore a host of must-haves for your garden. Saul Walker fell in love with horticulture through his Grandparents passion for visiting historic houses and gardens, and after a brief spell as an Ar...

This garden is a reflection of the average plot. A space that has to work practically, financially and often as a quick fix.  Designer, Pip, has been working with some of the Gardeners’ World Viewers to incorporate their ideas showcased on the BBC2 programme, including ideas for the greenhouse, potting shed, fluff hangers, hedgehog ramps and even a sculpture.  The ideas have been put together to f...

Ellen Mary is a horticultural broadcaster and wellbeing advocate speaking at shows and organisations around the world about the ways in which gardening and the natural world can benefit wellbeing. Having loved plants since she was a child in her family kitchen garden she has produced and presented gardening content on TV, authored two books ‘The Joy of Gardening; the everyday zen of mowing the law...

Manoj Malde is an award-winning garden designer, writer and public speaker. Although raised in the UK, he attributes much of his love of colour to his ethnic background and Indian ancestry. As a graduate of the Master’s programme in fashion design at the Royal College of Art, Manoj’s career has taken him to Italy, Germany, New York, Hong Kong and India. He worked in the fashion industry for 18 yea...

Bonsall Field Barns Faye Geeson Garden designed in collaboration with Derby College and Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust, highlighting the Bonsall Field Barn Restoration Project. Features a restored field barn within a setting inspired by the Peak District village of Bonsall. This includes dry stone walling, typical of the area, a limestone path representing the Limestone Way, planted with pred...

My Garden Escape at QVC believes that gardens are not just spaces for socialising with friends and family, but also sanctuaries for finding peace and tranquillity.  This Border is designed to show visitors a versatile outdoor space where connections are made and moments of serenity are embraced, a welcoming haven for shared experiences and quiet reflection.  Experience this meticulously designed b...

Leanne Wood - Beautiful Borders Platinum Winner

Chris Barker talking about Fredrick Sander's Victorian book of orchid parintings, volumes of which now sell for $25,000

Plant Expert Tours Experience a unique tour of the plants in the Floral Marquee. Lucy Chamberlain and Saul Walker lead tours around their plant highlights, from new launches to trusted favourites, you’ll explore a host of must-haves for your garden. Book Now With an Honours Degree in plant sciences she then worked at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden (RHS) Wisley. After six years she left to...

Peter is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and inventor, known for his innovative approach to business and his dedication to environmental issues. Born and raised in Birmingham, Peter attended Naseby high school in the same city. After a brief stint as an insurance sales associate, he started his first business at the age of just eighteen. In 1999, Peter invented his first commercial product, cal...

Beautiful Borders - Sponsored by QVC This popular area of the Show is always awash with take-home ideas to help you squeeze the most into your garden.  Be it growing veg in tight spaces, colour combinations, plants for shady spaces or clever use of materials you’ll find inspiration in abundance. The theme of 2024 is ‘Share my Space.’ The theme is all about harnessing the potential of small garden...