National Gardening Week

From 28 April to 4 May 2025, we’re inviting the gardening-curious, first-time and new gardeners to create and maintain their unique green spaces with individuality, confidence and success

The focus of National Gardening Week in 2025 is new and beginner gardeners. We know that creating your first outdoor garden or starting out as an indoor ‘plant parent’ can be a daunting experience – so we are supporting new and curious gardeners as they start their growing journey.

From beginner gardening tips, how-to guides and videos, to a series of easy gardening challenges to help all keen gardeners to develop a lifelong love of gardening – the RHS is here to support you every step of the way.

What I wish I’d known about gardening

As part of National Gardening Week 2025, RHS staff share what they wish they’d known when they first started gardening.

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What’s on

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<strong>Monday 28 April</strong><br />RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey
An Introduction to Garden Plants

Monday 28 April
RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey

An Introduction to Garden Plants
<strong>Saturday 3 May</strong><br />RHS Garden Bridgewater, Greater Manchester
What Now? May to June Course

Saturday 3 May
RHS Garden Bridgewater, Greater Manchester

What Now? May to June Course
<strong>Tuesday 29 April</strong><br />RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey
Winning Against Weeds

Tuesday 29 April
RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey

Winning Against Weeds
<strong>Monday 28 April</strong><br />RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey
An Introduction to Garden Plants

Monday 28 April
RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey

An Introduction to Garden Plants
<strong>Saturday 3 May</strong><br />RHS Garden Bridgewater, Greater Manchester
What Now? May to June Course

Saturday 3 May
RHS Garden Bridgewater, Greater Manchester

What Now? May to June Course
<strong>Tuesday 29 April</strong><br />RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey
Winning Against Weeds

Tuesday 29 April
RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey

Winning Against Weeds
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Our beginner guides

Use our advice and step-by-step guides to help you get started

Beginner’s guide to gardening

Beginner’s guide to gardening

Explore our step-by-step guides to the basics

Beginner’s guide to gardening
Beginner’s guide to gardening without a garden

Beginner’s guide to gardening without a garden

No garden? No problem. Even tiny spaces have the potential to bring you gardening joy

Beginner’s guide to gardening without a garden

Inspiration for beginners

Create a garden that works for you and your space

Debunking the top five gardening myths

From inquiries received by the RHS Advisory team

Creating a budget-friendly garden

Find out how to make a low-cost garden to love

Bring colour into your garden

Discover three ways to get you started

10 ways to a low maintenance garden

See our guidelines for a no-fuss outdoor space

Keep your garden looking great all year

Make a garden that gives 12 months of pleasure

6 small garden design ideas

Explore six tiny but terrific designs

Debunking the top five gardening myths

From inquiries received by the RHS Advisory team

Creating a budget-friendly garden

Find out how to make a low-cost garden to love

Bring colour into your garden

Discover three ways to get you started

10 ways to a low maintenance garden

See our guidelines for a no-fuss outdoor space

Keep your garden looking great all year

Make a garden that gives 12 months of pleasure

6 small garden design ideas

Explore six tiny but terrific designs

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“People get a deep feeling of accomplishment when they grow a plant. We want all gardeners – and their gardens – to flourish from the very beginning.”

Clare Matterson, Director General of the RHS

What is National Gardening Week?

Ever since the first celebration in 2012, this annual event has grown in popularity. Each year National Gardening Week (NGW) sees thousands of people sharing their love of gardening, hosting events and talking about what they’re growing on social media.

The week also raises awareness of the difference that gardens and gardening can make to the lives of everyone in the UK. It helps to inspire more people, particularly the next generation of gardeners, to experience the joy of growing and creating beautiful green spaces.

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