Garden Greats Headline a Packed Program at the Rutland Flower Show

Garden Greats Headline a Packed Program at the Rutland Flower Show

Garden Greats Headline a Packed Program at the Rutland Flower Show

The Rutland Flower Show 2025 is set to be a must-visit event for all gardening enthusiasts, offering a packed program of expert speakers, hands-on workshops, and a very special live recording of a national favorite. The showground will be buzzing with activity from Friday, August 15th to Sunday, August 17th.

Friday: Start Your Weekend in Bloom!

Friday is the perfect day to dive into the world of gardening with a lineup of inspiring speakers in the Garden Theatre. You'll hear from Nick Hamilton of Barnsdale Gardens as he shares the legacy of his legendary father, Geoff Hamilton. For indoor plant lovers, Joe Bagley, the "Houseplant Doctor" from ukhouseplants.com, will offer clever tips to help your green companions thrive. Social media stars Ish Kamran from Gardening with Ish and Jody Knapp, a medical herbalist (www.jodyknappmedicalherbalist.co.uk), will provide fun, accessible advice and introduce the healing power of plants. The day will also feature insights from celebrated garden designer David Stevens (https://david-stevens.co.uk/) and author Andrew Mikolajski (www.andrewmikolajski.com), as well as floral arranging demonstrations from Sue Hodgson.

Saturday: A Full Bloom Celebration

Saturday is a celebration of British gardening, headlined by none other than Adam Frost, the beloved presenter from BBC Gardeners’ World. Adam will share his honest, relatable advice and passion for real-life gardens. Joining him is Cara Thompson (makeitflourish.com), who will share her unique insights into mood-boosting garden spaces, and TikTok's "garden rebel," Bex Edwards (@bex_edwards), with her wild, nature-first planting style. You'll also learn about compost from the "Compost King," Mick Poultney (mickpoultney.co.uk), and hear the fiery case for British-grown blooms from Ben Cross of "British Flowers Rock."

Sunday: The Grand Finale

The weekend concludes with a day packed full of inspiration and expert wisdom. Matthew Wilson, a regular panelist on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, will be joining us for a talk filled with wit and practical advice. Designer Yvette Smith (www.yvettesdesignsolutions.co.uk) will share tips on bringing harmony and structure to your outdoor spaces, while David Stevens returns with more insights from his decades of RHS Chelsea success. Andrew Key, a leading NAFAS demonstrator, will show how to create stunning flower arrangements. You can also catch another talk from Mick Poultney on soil health and a final floristry demonstration from Sue Hodgson.

With a program this rich, the Rutland Flower Show 2025 is a must-visit for anyone with a passion for plants, gardens, and the great outdoors.

The event is made possible by the generous support of several key sponsors, including:

• The George Inn

• Gates Garden Centre

• Rutland Hall Hotel

• S G Landscapes Limited

• Leaf Living

Tickets for this must-see event are available for booking at the official website: Rutland Flower Show Tickets. For more information about the show, visit the official website: www.rutlandflowershow.co.uk.