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| February |
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| 4th
February - 4th March 2012 |
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| Kew’s Tropical Extravaganza |
| Kew's dramatic Tropical Extravaganza offers an escape from chilly February. The Princess of Wales Conservatory becomes a tropical paradise with exotic orchids, bromeliads and anthuriums displayed throughout Kew's
glasshouse. Orchid growing advice sessions and behind the scenes tours of the Tropical Nursery enhance your visit. |
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theme for this year’s festival is ‘Forces of
Nature’ - visitors to Zone 1 of the Princess of
Wales conservatory will be immersed in an environment
where natural foliage and planting schemes will be
interspersed with representational displays that
dynamically explore and raise awareness of the four
classical elements : air, fire, water and earth.
Ornamental displays of tropical flowers will represent
the elements by colour themes, such as hanging baskets
of aquatic hues for water, and arches decorated with
blazoned reds, yellows and oranges for fire. |
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February Kew’s Tropical Extravaganza festival will
celebrate the beauty and diversity of orchids. Orchids
make up what is probably the largest plant family on
earth, with an estimated 25,000 species. Their flowers
show a tremendous range of variation in size, colour
and shape. |
| Read
about the discovery of the 'World’s
first night flowering orchid'. |
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| March |
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| 31st
March - 1st April 2012 |
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| Cornwall
Spring Flower Show |
| The 2012 Cornwall Spring Flower Show will once again be held on the Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel. The show which is one of the earliest flower shows in the year attracts 8000 visitors to the historic venue over two days. |
| As always the heart of the show will be the exuberant display of the competitive classes, with the camellias, daffodils, rhododendrons and ornamental shrubs and trees guaranteeing a brilliantly colourful spectacle of the highest quality. With over 100 trade stands and a programme of talks and demonstrations there is plenty for visitors to see, do and buy. |
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| April |
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| 20th -
22nd
April 2012 |
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| RHS
Flower Show Cardiff |
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Cardiff offers the
best in spring plants and accessories for the
start of the gardening season. The RHS celebrate
all things Welsh with many local exhibitors and
produce set among the grounds of Bute Park. A fantastic day out for all the family. |
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| 26th -
29th
April 2012 |
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Harrogate Spring Flower Show |
| Two shows are held
each year at the Great Yorkshire Showground in
Harrogate where you can enjoy the purpose-built
event facilities as well as fully ramped and
floored marquees. Something for everyone, the show
is a great place to come and learn how to make the most of
your garden and enjoy the great outdoors. Taste some local
produce with foods from across the region, treat your garden
with some great shopping and enjoy the entertainment. |
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| May |
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| 5th
May - 13th May 2012 |
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| Grand
Designs Live London |
| Grand
Designs Live London is based on the successful
Channel 4 show hosted by Kevin McCloud, Grand
Designs Live is the
UK’s no1 consumer event for home, build, interiors
designs and leading cutting edge technology and
building advancements, the perfect place for any
home build or renovation projects. |
| Grand Designs Live is perfect for anyone who has an interest in interiors, build, kitchens,
bathrooms, gardens, shopping, food, village and technology. The show will provide you with plenty of amazing ideas to turn your dream home into a reality. If you're self-building, renovating or simply re-decorating you’ll find everything you need for your very own grand design. With yearly exhibitions taking place in London and Birmingham, visitors will be able to buy, build and furnish a house, all under one roof. |
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| 10th -
13th May 2012 |
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| Malvern
Spring Gardening Show |
| Creativity and
inspiration start right here at Malvern. Stunning
Show Gardens, Spectacular RHS Floral Marquee, Chris
Beardshaw scholarship gardens and sensational
shopping. |
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| 24th
- 28th May 2012 |
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| RHS Chelsea Flower Show |
| The Chelsea Flower Show showcases the very best in horticulture, created by the world’s leading garden designers. It is the place to see the latest gardening trends and features the newest and most desirable gardening products. |
| Nothing compares to the show gardens,
each one created with attention to detail by some of the world’s
leading garden designers. Their stunning ideas will provide you with
lasting memories and endless inspiration whatever your budget. The smaller Chic, City, Courtyard
and Sun Flower Street gardens will show you exactly what can be
achieved in modest plots. |
| Visit the show and see the latest and greatest in
gardening ideas and experience the wonder of the world’s most
famous flower show from the RHS. |
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| June |
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| 13th
- 17th June 2012 |
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| BBC Gardeners’ World
Live |
| BBC Gardeners’ World Live is the number one destination for hands-on gardeners looking for inspiration, education, expert advice and a great day out. |
| A fantastic Show lined up for 2012 with stunning Show Gardens to inspire, award-winning plants to delight and top tips from celebrity gardeners including Alan Titchmarsh, Monty Don, Carol klein and Joe Swift. |
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| 16th
- 17th July 2012 |
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| Duntreath
Castle Garden Show |
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Major Charity Garden Show in aid of Erskine Hospital, Canine
Partners, Scotland's Garden Scheme, Artlink Central and
Glasgow Rotary Charities. Gardens Open, Gardening & Cookery Demonstrations,
Gardening Competitions, SAFAS Floral Displays, and Gardening
& Gift Stalls. Children's Entertainments. Hot
& Cold Food all day. |
| Duntreath
Castle,
Blanefield, North of Glasgow. Postcode: G63 9AJ |
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| 30th
June - 1st
July 2012 |
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| Abbots
Ripton Hall Garden & Food Show |
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Major Charity Garden Show in aid of Cambridgshire Red Cross,
Ormiston Trust, Huntingdon & Peterborough WI Federation,
Huntingdon Rotary Charities and other local charities. |
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The Gardens of Abbots Ripton Hall said to be one of the most
beautiful in Cambridgeshire now only open once every 2 years
for this event. |
| Their will also be Gardening & Cookery
Demonstrations, Schools Garden Competition, and over 100
Garden & Gift Stalls. Children's Entertainments.
Hot & Cold Food available all day, and the famous WI Tea
& Cake. |
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| July |
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| 3rd
- 8th July 2012 |
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| Hampton Court Palace Flower Show |
| Set against the majestic backdrop of Hampton Court Palace, this
flower show is the perfect day out for all the family looking to soak up the great outdoors.
Combining
inspiration, innovation, quality and creativity
the show features a spectacular collection of show
gardens, horticultural exhibitors and gardening
accessories. |
| The world’s largest annual gardening show is renowned for providing a taste of the good life, with more “grow your own” inspiration than any other UK event and an abundance of green initiatives and topical features. In recent years it has gained a reputation for providing some of the world’s best conceptual gardens.
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| 18th -
22nd
July 2012 |
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| RHS
Flower Show Tatton Park |
| Set in the grounds of Tatton Park, this show is brimming with ideas and incorporates quality craftsmanship with horticultural prowess. It is a vibrant stage for fresh creative talent and celebrates the very best in community gardening. |
| Gardeners have
grown to love this flower show for its relaxed ambience,
original back-to-back small gardens and exciting show
gardens that indulge a wide cross-section of tastes,
budgets and planting preferences. |
| Whether you're a
traditionalist at heart, or express a love of contemporary
garden design, there is something for everyone to enjoy at
Tatton, and all the means at your disposal to achieve your
gardening desires at home. |
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| August |
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| 4th
August 2012 |
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| Garstang
and District |
| Agricultural and Horticultural Show |
| Over 100 trade stands
and shops. Bar and Catering/Luncheon Tent. The event
attracts in the region of 15,000 people making it a
superb day out for all the family. |
| Headed
by Joint Chief Stewards David Makinson and Karen
Myerscough, the Horticulture Section is looking to
build on the success of recent years, together
with the old favourites of flowers, vegetables and
floral art. Also under the umbrella of the
horticulture section is our Children's craft/art
section which has numerous classes available for
children of all ages. |
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| 10th
& 11th
August 2012 |
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Shrewsbury Flower Show |
| Visit the “The Worlds
Longest Running Horticultural Show” - The Shrewsbury
Flower Show, established in 1875. The show attracts
the best floral exhibitors from all over the World
and visitors flock in their thousands to see the
show each year. The reputation of the show also
ensures that it attracts the most expert and
horticultural judges in the UK. |
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| 16th
- 19th
August 2012 |
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Southport Flower Show |
| Southport Flower Show
has a reputation as one of the largest, most diverse
and friendliest shows in the country. Whether you
are a gifted amateur, professional or just starting
out, there is something of interest for everyone. It
provides a horticultural hotbed of activity for the
beautiful seaside resort and held in 34 acres of
beautiful Victoria Park is transformed into a haven
for those wanting a memorable day out. |
| With stunning show gardens, the finest flower displays, an extended food village, special guests and a reputation for friendliness, the show constantly surprises and brings visitors back year after year. |
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| September |
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| 29th
- 30th
September 2012 |
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| Malvern
Autumn Show |
| Set in Malvern in the beautiful county of
Worcestershire the Malvern Autumn Show brings together everything we know and love about nature at its finest. After a long year there is nothing better than enjoying the fruits of the harvest. A show for food and gardening lovers, the event hosts a range of cookery demonstrations, gardening talks, vegetable displays, vintage tractors, crafts and more. Families and Friends can enjoy a day out in Worcestershire to remember. |
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