BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine marks 10 Years of Garden of the Year
Wednesday 04 March 2026
Voting is now open for a special 10th anniversary edition of the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Garden of the Year Awards, proudly partnered with Crocus, the UK’s most trusted online gardening retailer.
This year’s competition has a unique twist: every contender is a previous finalist, giving readers the chance to revisit Britain’s most loved gardens and vote for their ultimate favourite. Over the past decade, the awards have highlighted everything from innovative small space solutions to ambitious wildlife havens, becoming a highlight of the UK gardening calendar.
Expert judges return for 2026, combining their expertise and influence within the industry to select this year’s champion. The panel includes garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Arit Anderson; garden designer and author, Ann-Marie Powell; BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Content Director, Kevin Smith, and Head Gardener at Crocus, Ashley Edwards.
‘We’re thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of the competition. We knew this milestone deserved something truly special, so we’re delighted to welcome back some of our readers’ most loved gardens for this unique anniversary edition.’
Kevin Smith, Content Director, BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine
As part of the celebrations, everyone who votes will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Crocus voucher, perfect for refreshing their own plot. Voting is open from 27th February to midnight on 27th March. Readers can explore the shortlisted gardens and cast their votes here. The winner will be announced in October’s edition of BBC Gardener’s World Magazine.
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