Voting for the 2025 Royal Horticultural Society Partner Garden of the Year competition opens on 17 April.

Now in its fifth year, the annual competition aims to uncover the nation’s favourite gardens from 231 stunning RHS Partner Gardens from across the country and the world. Open to all garden lovers to vote, this year’s competition theme is joy.

Dr Tim Upson, RHS Director of Gardens and Horticulture, says, “We're delighted to be running the RHS Partner Garden of the Year competition once again. Gardens have a unique way of uplifting us, and the gardens in our scheme are truly special, each offering a unique experience for visitors. Now is your chance to ensure your favourite garden gets the recognition it deserves – cast your vote and help celebrate the joy and beauty of these incredible spaces."

One winner is announced in each region with an overall UK winner. Previous winners are Green Island Gardens in Essex in 2024, Hidden Valley Gardens in Dorset in 2023, Nant y Bedd in Monmouthshire in 2022 and the inaugural winner, Larch Cottage Nurseries in Cumbria in 2021.

Voting opens on Thursday 17 April at 10am and closes on Monday 29 September at 12pm. The winners will be revealed in December and will receive a special plaque to display at their garden as well as a professional photoshoot of their garden (UK gardens only).

RHS Members, RHS Partner Garden visitors and any members of the public interested in gardens can vote in the competition at www.rhs.org.uk/pgoty. All voters will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 RHS Garden gift voucher.

There are currently 231 gardens in the RHS Partner Gardens scheme, including 15 new gardens in 2025, which RHS Members can visit free of charge at selected times of the year. They comprise some of the most famous gardens in the world as well as privately-owned hidden gems, including organic gardens designed with nature in mind to kitchen gardens, private gardens with beautiful design and heritage landscapes with manicured topiary. Beyond the UK, RHS Partner Gardens can be found in eight countries, including Barbados, Japan and South Africa.