BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair - 11-13 September 2026

Jacob Mercer - Urban Garden Landscaper - Gold Award

David Cheshire - David Cheshire Nurseries - Bonsai & Niwaki

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

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 enthusiastic experts, keen to share
their knowledge and experience with visitors.

Rachel Bosshardt - Good Food Show Event Director

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 form a garden for people who love to make something out of nothing, as reusing, recycling, re-purposing and upcycling are words that define this garden. From pallet planters and fencing through to old windows and shower screens being used for the greenhouse, and doors to make an arbour seat. 

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 Archaeologist, he went to train and work as a Gardener for the National Trust at Antony House in Cornwall.

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 lawn’ and ‘How to Grow a Garden’, writes columns for numerous magazines and hosted one of the first community gardening radio shows in the UK. 

 Passionate about horticulture including both indoor and outdoor plants, Ellen connects people and plants through her writings, social media and plant based consultancy People Plants Wellbeing. 

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 years, latterly as creative director.

Manoj then studied garden design at the English Gardening School and uses much of his fashion experience within his present career as a landscape designer. Although the materials have changed, his thought process still begins with themes, mood boards, colour palettes and textures. Manoj has a wealth of knowledge and design experience.

Manoj works closely with his private clients to create a unique space that reflects their personality. He also works with architects, interior designers and corporate organisations.

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 predominantly UK natives around a dew pond and a representation of a covered, disused lead mine shaft, featuring ‘T’Owd Man of Bonsall’. Planting in keeping with the area, including a wildflower meadow and ornamentals thriving on limestone sites.