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Gardening stars coming to RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026

TV stars and gardening experts headline across four talks stages at the festival. From hands-on horticultural know-how and houseplant design inspiration to delicious plot-to-plate demonstrations

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Adam Frost

Award-winning British garden designer and presenter on Gardeners’ World, Adam will be sharing his expert insight in two inspiring sessions: Creating Spaces that Make You Feel Good and The Joy of Spring Planting: What to Do Now. Adam will be on the Festival Theatre Stage on Sunday.

Alan Titchmarsh CBE

Celebrated gardener, writer and novelist, as well as a much-loved television and radio presenter, Alan will bring his warmth, wisdom and storytelling to this year’s festival, where he’ll be talking about The Rhythm of the Seasons: Gardening as a Way of Life. Alan will be on the Festival Theatre Stage on Friday.

Frances Tophill

Gardener, author, conservationist and broadcaster, Frances will bring her thoughtful, ecology-led approach to two inspiring sessions: Edible, Useful, Beautiful - Rethinking the Productive Garden and Creating a Garden that Gives Back. She will also be signing copies of her various books after her talks. Frances will be on the Festival Theatre Stage on Thursday.

Nicki Chapman

Accomplished TV presenter and broadcaster, Nicki will be welcoming our special guests onto the Festival Theatre stage each day. She’ll also be signing copies of her book, ‘So tell me what you want’. Nicki will host the Festival Theatre Stage throughout the Festival.

Monty Don OBE

Widely regarded as the UK’s leading garden writer and broadcaster, Monty will be joining us to share insights on British Gardens: A Celebration and A Year at Longmeadow. He will also treat audiences to signings of his book - British Gardens which he co-authored with Derry Moore. Monty will be on the Festival Theatre Stage on Saturday.

Huw Richards

Huw Richards is a permaculturalist, digital creator, and co-director for Regenerative Media based in mid-west Wales. He will be joining us to talk about growing organic food in raised beds on stage and for book signings afterwards. Huw will be on the Kitchen Garden Theatre Stage on Friday.

Mark Diacono

A food and garden photographer and writer, and champion of unusual fruit and veg, Mark has written and photographed 13 books. He has twice won Food Book of the Year and Garden Book of the Year. Mark will host the Kitchen Garden Stage throughout the Festival.

Jonathan Moseley

Celebrity florist and festival favourite, Jonathan, will be hosting daily demonstrations and sharing his expertise in all things floristry. His sessions are not to be missed! Jonathan will be on the Festival Theatre, Kitchen Theatre and Potting Shed Theatre Stages throughout the week.

Raymond Blanc OBE

Raymond is a culinary icon renowned for his exceptional talent, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the art of French cuisine and will be sharing his knowledge with theatre audiences. He will also be signing his book, Simply Raymond: Kitchen Garden – Seasonal Recipes from My Place to Yours after his talks. Raymond will be on the Kitchen Garden Theatre Stage and Festival Theatre Stage on Thursday.

Dame Mary Berry

Author, television presenter, celebrity chef and general baker extraordinaire, Dame Mary will be talking to Alan Titchmarsh CBE about her brand new book, ‘My Gardening Life’, followed by a book signing. Mary will be on the Festival Theatre Stage on Friday.

Martin & Jill Fish

Potting Shed Theatre duo Martin and Jill will return to this year’s Festival to share their expertise and host guest speakers. Martin is a skilled gardener, writer, broadcaster, and RHS judge and Jill is a gardener and home cook whose seasonal, home-grown recipes feature in magazines and on the Pots & Trowels podcast. Martin and Jill will be hosting the Potting Shed Stage throughout the Festival.

Sue Kent

Audiences can join the television presenter for BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World, RHS Ambassador, and RHS and Gardeners’ World Live garden design medal winner, Sue, as she shares her Garden Notes and dives into Dig, Grow, Eat: Conversations from the Vegetable Garden. Sue will also be signing her books after her talks. Sue will appear on the Festival Theatre Stage on Thursday.

August Bernstein

August is Head of the Raymond Blanc Gardening School at the two Michelin star Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and will be sharing her knowledge and experience on growing vegetables with audiences at this year’s Festival. August will be on the Festival Theatre and Kitchen Theatre Stages on Thursday and Friday.

Jamie Langlands

Award-winning designer & RHS Malvern Mentor, Jamie returns to the Festival as a speaker, sharing insights from his RHS garden design journey. Jamie will be on the Festival Theatre Stage on Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Jekka McVicar

Leading herb specialist since 1975, holder of the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour and 62 RHS Gold Medals, Jekka will be sharing her expert advice in her talks: From Plot to Plate: Growing and Using Herbs All Year Round and Herbs: Flavour for All Seasons – How to Grow and Use Them. Jekka will be on the Festival Theatre and Kitchen Theatre Stages on Saturday.

John Goodby and Archie McAdam from The Dewdrop Inn

Join chefs John Goodby and Archie McAdam from The Dewdrop Inn (Thu), Head Chef Harry Milbourne and John Goodby from The Danesbury (Fri), PIT Kitchen co-founders, George Uren and Adam Thomas (Sat) and Head Chef Mark Stinchcombe from Eckington Manor (Sun), for a series of riveting live cookery demonstrations. John and Archie will be on the Kitchen Theatre Stage on Thursday.

Harry Milbourne and John Goodby from The Danesbury

Harry and John will be on the Kitchen Theatre Stage on Friday.

George Uren and Adam Thomas from PIT Kitchen

George and Adam will be on the Kitchen Theatre Stage on Saturday.

Mark Stinchcombe from Eckington Manor

Cook, gardener, author and photographer, Mark will be welcoming guests on stage and divulging on information about eating and living with the seasons and Plant-Powered Plates: Delicious Veg-Forward Cooking. He will also be signing copies of his latest book. Mark will be on the Kitchen Theatre Stage on Sunday.

Caley Bros (Lorraine and Jodie)

Caley Bros is run by sisters Lorraine and Jodie, who grow sustainable, high-quality mushrooms. They will be helping audiences discover mushroom varieties and simple ways to grow and cook them at home in their talk: Beyond the Button. Lorraine and Jodie will be on the Kitchen Theatre and Festival of Houseplants Theatre Stages throughout the Festival.

Tessa Colbey

Plant health expert, passionate advocate for sustainable gardening and founder of Ladybird Plantcare, Tessa will share practical, eco-friendly solutions that protect plants while supporting a healthy, thriving ecosystem with audiences. Tessa will be on the Festival of House Plants Theatre Stage on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Michael Perry

A true multihyphenate of the plant world, Michael is a TV presenter, speaker, hortpreneur, and author. With a focus on the fun side of gardening and a passion for new plants and emerging trends, Michael is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of gardeners. Join him for The Weird and Wacky Plant Show, followed by a book signing of Hortus Curious. Michael will be hosting the Festival of Houseplants throughout the Festival.

Claire Lowrie

Claire is a houseplant content creator under the name of The Jungle Haven and is the new House Plant Expert on Alan Titchmarsh’s Gardening Club Season 2 2025. Claire will Claire will be on the Festival of Houseplants Theatre Stage on Friday.

Alina Hibbert

Alina shares approachable, confidence-boosting advice to help houseplants thrive. In sessions on stage, she’ll cover simple steps to houseplant success and take a closer look at the wonderful world of ferns, offering practical tips, care guidance, and inspiration for growing healthy, happy plants at home. Alina will be on the Festival of Houseplants Theatre Stage throughout the Festival.

Adam Critien

Adam specialises in unusual ways to grow and display plants and is especially passionate about terrarium ecosystems. He’ll explore how these miniature worlds work, showcasing the fascinating variety of tropical plants that can truly flourish in terrariums - and how to create your own thriving, self-contained garden on stage in the Festival of Houseplants. Adam will be on the Festival of Houseplants Theatre Stage throughout the Festival.

Megan Warren-Davis

Megan founded Forest Interior in 2020 to create sustainable, affordable plant pots without compromising on design. The brand has since expanded to include propagation stations, plant substrates and plant care accessories. Megan designed her first indoor plant garden at RHS Malvern in 2024 and will be speaking on From Trait to Trend: Bringing New Houseplants to Market and Indoor Jungle First Aid. Megan will be on the Festival of Houseplants Theatre Stage on Saturday and Sunday.

Jamie Butterworth

Jamie will be bringing his expertise on choosing plants for your garden and signing copies of his book, What Grows Together. Jamie will be on the Festival Theatre Stage on Saturday.

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