BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2025 - Show Interviews
Set in the picturesque grounds of Beaulieu in the New Forest, there is a huge range of activities and areas to enjoy at the fair.
From stocking up on gardening kit and plants to learning about mushroom pickling and exploring the beautiful gardens, take a look below at everything you can do on the day.
2 – 4 May 2025 | Beaulieu, Hampshire
BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2025 - Show Interviews
Louise Ellis - Head Gardener at Audley End House and Gardens - Autumn 2024 Preview
Following a career change from social care in her mid 30’s, Louise studied horticulture at Brooksby Melton College in Leicestershire and gain practical paid experience at the same time by working for a local garden centre, a specialist plant nursery and a large scale bedding grower.
Having successfully gained a place as a Historic and Botanic Garden Training Programme Trainee (HBGTP) at Audley End in 2007, Louise spent 12 months working for the 2 Head Gardeners who managed the gardens at that time. Once the traineeship was complete, Louise was kept on as a Gardener in the ornamental gardens, promoted to Senior Gardener several years later, and then became Head Gardener 4 years ago. Louise is responsible for managing the 100 acres of gardens and grounds and works alongside a team of 11 staff and 60 volunteers.