National Gardening Week 2026

National Gardening Week is the UK’s biggest celebration of gardening. Thousands of people, gardens, charities, retailers, culture and heritage organisations and groups get involved every year and you can too.

In 2026, National Gardening Week runs from 27 April to 3 May and is all about sharing your passion for plants. Join us for activities and events which will inspire and help gardeners, including creative ideas, tips and suggestions for plants to grow indoors and outdoors.

Here are some suggestions if you’d like to get involved in 2026.

Join the celebrations

Events and activities are being run up and down the country. From beginners’ workshops to guided walks, family activities to garden parties, there’s something for everyone and everyone is invited. Find out what’s on.

Get involved

Would you like to throw a garden party, love your neighbourhood park or think your local street could do with a tidy up? Well if so, you can get involved in National Gardening Week by running your own event and registering it with us online. No matter how big or small your idea, we’d love to have you involved.

Do something fun

There are plenty of things you can do yourself or with your family to get into the spirit of National Gardening Week, from growing tomatoes on your windowsill to sprucing up your driveway.

Spread the word

Don’t forget to show your support of National Gardening Week by sharing your stories and pictures with us on social media using #NGW2026.