Tours and Talks

Re-inventing the Garden Border, with Chris Day

Smiling man holding a clay pot of blooming irises in a garden setting.

Saturday 18 April, 2 - 3.30pm

Discover How to Transform Your Garden into a Year-Round Showcase with Chris Day

Join the first in a series of talks by professional horticulturist and nurseryman Chris Day, and learn how to make your garden a vibrant, year-round delight. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, this talk is full of practical advice and creative inspiration.

Chris shares innovative ideas to maximise colour, texture, and impact - whether you have a small city garden, a courtyard, or a larger outdoor space. Learn how to choose the right plants, design dynamic borders, and maintain your garden so it thrives through every season.

This inspiring session also explores the evolution of garden borders, highlighting changing trends, plant varieties, and creative design approaches. Using real-life examples, Chris will spark your imagination and help you reimagine your outdoor spaces with confidence and flair.

Whether you’re refreshing an existing border or planning a new one, this talk offers expert guidance, practical tips, and creative ideas to make your garden a true showcase all year long.

£12 per person, with valid Gardens admission

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About Chris Day - Horticulturist, Broadcaster & Writer

Chris Day is a highly respected horticulturist, journalist, broadcaster, podcaster, grower, and retailer. He trained in commercial horticulture at Rochfords Houseplants and in Amenity Horticulture at Myerscough Agricultural College, building a strong foundation for a career that spans every corner of the gardening world.

With decades of experience in the Garden Centre trade, Chris has managed leading centres including All in One Garden Centre in Manchester, Buckingham Garden Centre & Nurseries, and currently serves as Plant Manager at Alban Hill Nurseries near Olney.

As an editor and writer, Chris has shaped the voice of numerous publications. He has edited Amateur Gardening, Gardening365.com, and Water Gardener, and was the creator and founding editor of Garden Ideas magazine, part of The English Garden stable.

Chris is also a familiar voice and face in broadcasting, having co-presented and appeared on BBC gardening programmes such as Radio Solent’s Topsoil, Talk Radio with James Whale, BBC Three Counties Radio’s The Greenhouse, and The Summer Show on Sky.

He is a proud member of the Garden Media Guild and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).