Tim and Ruth Penrose acquired Bowdens in 2004 from Ruth's parents. Since then they have been awarded a total of 32 RHS Gold Medals, including:

2014
Tatton Park Flower Show

2013
Chelsea Flower Show (x2)

2012
Chelsea Flower Show (x2)
NEC Gardener's World
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Tatton Park Flower Show

2011
Chelsea Flower Show
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Tatton Park Flower Show

2010
Malvern Spring Gardening Show
Chelsea Flower Show
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Tatton Park Flower Show

2009
Malvern Spring Gardening Show
Chelsea Flower Show
BBC Gardener's World
Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Tatton Park Flower Show

2008
Malvern Spring Gardening Show
Chelsea Flower Show
BBC Gardener's World

2007
Malvern Spring Gardening Show
Chelsea Flower Show
 
2006
Malvern Spring Gardening Show
Chelsea Flower Show

2005
Chelsea Flower Show
BBC Gardener's World
Tatton Park Flower Show

2004
Malvern Spring Gardening Show
BBC Gardener's World