South West Water is supporting the award-winning Toby’s Garden Festival 2026 when it takes place at Powderham Castle on Friday 1 May and Saturday 2 May.
The festival is a collaboration between gardening broadcaster Toby Buckland, known for his appearances on BBC’s Gardeners’ World and his weekly BBC Radio Devon show, and Country Gardener magazine.
South West Water’s Customer Engagement Team will be at the event with a host of free water-saving devices, tips on reducing water use at home and in the garden, as well as providing billing support to customers.
Toby’s Garden Festival focuses on spotlighting the best nurseries from the West Country and beyond. Visitors can view curated exhibitions over the course of the weekend and can listen to a variety of talks by celebrity guests – all included in the ticket price.
Confirmed celebrity speakers include at this year’s event include Arit Anderson, Chris Hull, Jonny Hincks, Becky Searle and, of course, Toby Buckland.
The grounds of Powderham Castle will house stalls for selected craft and produce vendors, as well as exhibitors including South West Water, RSPB, Devon Wildlife Trust, and A&S Woodland.
Some new additions to the festival for 2026 include the debut of carnivorous plants, live performances from young talent like Chloe Marie Aston, and Woofstock – where visitors can enter their four-legged friends to compete for awards such as ‘Most Handsome Chap’ and ‘Waggiest Tail’.
Toby’s Garden Festival said: “We’re delighted to be collaborating with our friends at South West Water this year, celebrating and encouraging the importance of sustainable gardening. We’re working with their team to spread the word on helping gardeners grow, sow and care for their pots in a sustainable way. Save water, Save money, Save the planet…What’s not to love!!”
Dani Twelvetree, Director of Customer Communications and Engagement, said: “Toby’s Garden Festival showcases the creativity, talent and growing expertise that the South West is known for, and we’re delighted to support it at Powderham Castle. Our Customer Engagement Team will be there throughout the event to chat with visitors and provide free water saving devices and advice on how to enjoy a WaterWise garden."
For more information about Toby’s Garden Festival, visit www.tobygardenfest.co.uk