Celebrate the new horticultural season

Celebrate the new horticultural season – Talking Gardens 2020

Between 22nd and 26th April 2020, Highgrove will be celebrating the wonder of gardening with some of the nation’s favourite horticulturalists at ‘Talking Gardens’. This five-day event promises to inspire and educate all that attend in the beautiful surrounds of HRH The Prince of Wales’s private gardens at Highgrove.

Whether you’re a green-thumbed expert or a seedling bursting with ideas, these events are for you! Share the fantastic stories and knowledge of these expert guests, enjoy a delicious two-course lunch or a three-tiered champagne afternoon tea and experience a guided tour of Highgrove Gardens with one of our expert guides.

Charles Dowding

Leading innovator of no dig organic gardening since 1983, Charles shares his knowledge, passion and practical advice to help you garden with greater speed, ease and productivity. Find out how to garden with less work, fewer weeds along with information around multi-sowing vegetables and making and using compost.

Highgrove is pleased to present a unique opportunity to hear Charles speak, followed by a delicious two-course lunch and a 75-minute garden tour led by one of our expert garden guides.

James Wong

A Kew-trained botanist, science writer, RHS Ambassador and award-winning garden designer, there’s not a lot that James Wong doesn’t know about plants. Join to learn all you need to know about creating your own houseplant haven.

At this special event you’ll enjoy a fascinating talk by James Wong followed by a delicious two-course lunch and a 75-minute garden tour led by one of our expert garden guides.

Michael Marriott

Stop and smell the roses with senior Rosarian at David Austin Roses, Michael Marriott. With over 30 years’ experience of rose-growing, Michael’s knowledge is encyclopaedic and will provide you with the best advice on how to look after roses as well as how to incorporate them into all areas and styles of gardens.

At this special event you’ll enjoy an exclusive talk with Michael Marriott followed by a delicious Champagne Afternoon Tea and a 75-minute garden tour led by one of our expert garden guides.

Roy Lancaster CBE

Vice President of the Royal Horticultural Society Roy Lancaster CBE is an inspirational horticultural with a continuing curiosity in plants. Sharing stories from his initial childhood interests to his wild plant hunting treks, Roy’s passion and knowledge is second-to-none.

At this special event, you’ll enjoy a fascinating talk by celebrated plantsman Roy Lancaster CBE followed by a delicious two-course lunch and a 75-minute guided tour led by one of our expert garden guides.

Adam Frost

BBC Gardeners’ World presenter and award-winning garden designer Adam Frost explores his passion for horticulture while using his own life experiences to influence his garden design. Join him to be inspired by his enthusiasm and see how he encourages the next generation.

At this special event with Gardeners’ World magazine, you’ll enjoy an exclusive talk with Adam Frost followed by a delicious two-course lunch or Champagne Afternoon Tea and a 75-minute guided tour of the gardens, led by one of the expert garden guides.

Andy Sturgeon

Learn how to bring your garden to gold medal standard with RHS Chelsea Flower Show winner Andy Sturgeon. As one of the UK’s leading garden designers, Andy will provide an insight into the key principles of planting design as well as his innovative use of natural materials and bold architectural style.

At this special event you’ll enjoy an exclusive talk with Andy Sturgeon followed by a delicious Champagne Afternoon Tea and a 75-minute garden tour led by one of our expert garden guides.

The sale of highgrove products, garden tours and events support the charitable work of the kings foundation.