2026 Traders list
| Stand Number | Stand Details |
|---|---|
| B | Bicton College. An ‘Outstanding’ provider of further education, where learners come to thrive. Dedicated staff, industry-standard facilities and a supportive environment. Denise.Cross@bicton.ac.uk. 07876 751213. www.bicton.ac.uk |
| 1 | C. Newberry & Son. A display of roses. mnewberry100@gmail.com. 01438 798650. |
| 10 & 9 | CDS Plants. Specialists in British-grown acers and hydrangeas, showcasing exceptional varieties renowned for their colour, form and year-round garden appeal. dom@cdsplants.co.uk. 07427 498068. www.cdsplants.com |
| 5 | Coach House Cacti. Displaying & selling cacti and other succulents. cactusdave@btinternet.com. 07789 285661. coachhousecacti.co.uk |
| 12 | Country Markets – cook, craft, grow – offer a truly local shopping experience of home made, home grown produce. dorothyanderson321@btinternet.com. 01884 33415. |
| 3 | Jo Ferriday from the Taunton Flower Company. Artisan flower growers, providing field grown roses to the Somerset area. joferriday24@gmail.com. 07961 579723. www.thetauntonflowercompany.co.uk |
| 4 | Mike’s Hostas. Hosta plants of all shapes, colours, sizes and fragrance. mike@hostas.co.uk. 01823 279702. www.hostas.co.uk |
| A | Monkton Elm. Monkton Elm Garden Centre and restaurant, a family run garden centre that has, at its heart, a passion for plants. info@monkton-elm.co.uk. 01823 412381. www.monktonelm.com |
| 8 | Piccolo Plants Nursery. Growers of a wide variety of succulents, hardy, indoor and unusual types. Everything grown on site. piccoloplants.nursery@gmail.com. 07794 229402. www.piccoloplantsnursery.co.uk |
| C | Plants Let’s Grow. Sedum and sempervivum specialist, living roof and walls, all grown in Derbyshire. ecolee@me.com. 07973 212280. plants let’s grow.online |
| 2 | South West Orchid Society. Amateur orchid growers meeting once a month to promote orchid growing and cultivation and the sharing of knowledge amongst members. 01278 445170. swos.secretary@gmail.com |
| 0 | Soil Ecology Laboratory. Soil Scientists and growers working together to improve soil and plant health. jonny@soilecologylab.co.uk. 07542 649352. www.soilsmiths.co.uk/Bring soil samples from your garden for a free assessment of your soil. |
BELLMAN MEMORIAL STAGE
The Bellman Memorial Stage in the Floral Marquee offers an engaging programme of talks and demonstrations across both days, bringing together expert advice, practical inspiration and interactive sessions for gardeners of all levels. Our popular Gardeners’ Question Time will feature on both days, and Chris Hull will also be giving visitors the benefit of his expertise.
The stage is named after David and Luella Bellman, who were big supporters of Taunton Flower Show. The family continue to support the show through the involvement of Monkton Elm Garden Centre.
The stage is hosted by Apple FM
2026 Speakers
Chris Hull
Landscape Gardener, Horticulturalist and TV Presenter
Chris Hull is an award-winning landscape designer and BBC Garden Rescue presenter. Having recently won gold at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show, there is no one better placedto teach audiences the importance of a thoughtfully curated garden and how exactly totransform your green space into a sanctuary.
Friday 14:30 – Transforming Small Gardens on a Budget
Drawing on his experience as a designer and filming Garden Rescue, Chris will share practical ideas and clever design solutions for transforming small gardens without spending a fortune. Audiences are often surprised by just how much can be achieved on a tight budget with the right approach and creative thinking.
Saturday 11:00 – Design Doctor Drop-In
Visitors are encouraged to bring along measurements and reference photos of any problem areas in their gardens they’ would like advice on. This session will finish at 12:30pm
Gardeners Question Time
13:00 on Friday and Saturday
Panel includes Andrew Pitman (Monkton Elm), Chris Hull, Claire Greenslade
Friday 11:00 – Rachel Hammond
Explore the benefits of flowers in the veg garden
Saturday 14:15 – Soil Ecology Laboratory
A brief intro into the life of soil
