Talks & music

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Dig In Live

A host of different speakers covered a wide range of topics from Tudor banquets to mixing a cocktail and tips on growing citrus fruits in the UK, at this staged aimed at honing gardening and cooking knowledge.

Guests this year included festival favourite Dame Mary Berry, Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and Mr Plant Geek.

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The Festival Stage

There was a packed programme of talks on a range of garden topics including food, plants that cure, cut flowers and much more.

Television and radio presenters, scientists and journalists all made an appearance including Arit Anderson, Adam Frost and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Each evening was brought to a rousing conclusion with a set from the Brass Funkeys or the Soul Sisters.

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The Allotment Bench 

Everything you need to know to get the most out of growing your own was on this stage, set next to the RHS Allotments.

There were tips on the lesser-known herbs from food writer and grower Mark Diacono, talks from The Grenfell Gardener, Tayshan Hayden-Smith and model-turned horticulturist Poppy Okotcha who is creating her own edible and medicinal garden in Devon.

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Cut Flower Bench

There was inspiration galore about creating beautiful bouquets on this demonstration bench including tales from a florist’s life on the small screen and tips on starting your own cut flower garden from Carien van Boxtel, designer of the nearby RHS Cut Flower Garden.

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The Palace Stage

This grand bandstand played host to a combination of regular RHS Hampton Court performers and new faces, bursting with energy and spirit.

Music-lovers chilled out or boogied to a range of styles and with the likes of Louise Golbey, Stone Jets and Kadija Kamara – there was something for all tastes.

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The Potting Bench

Specialist nurseries offered up their expert tips and advice on how to get the most out of your plants.

There was the likes of Green Jjam on penstemons, Hare Spring on late summer perennials, Primrose Hall on confidence with peonies and Moore and Moore’s talk on the ‘potential of the dark side’.


 

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The Woodland Stage

In amongst the centre of the Festival, this stage brought vibrant sounds and dulcet melodies, celebrating budding talent and local artists.

There was dancing to the Soul Sisters, grooving to beloved classics with Danny Toeman or the golden age of vaudeville with the Old Time Rags.

 

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No Dig Demo Garden

No dig specialists Charles Dowding and Stephanie Hafferty were on hand to give their advice in this interactive garden with a community feel.

They were around throughout the Festival answering questions and also offering practical demonstrations on how to establish your own no dig plot, grow your own, reduce plastic and more. 

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