| Horticultural
Shows & Events 2013 |
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| March |
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| 6th
and 7th April 2013 |
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| Cornwall
Spring Flower Show 2013 |
| The 2013
Cornwall Spring Flower Show will take place at
Boconnoc, nr. Lostwithiel on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7
April. We are delighted to announce that
broadcaster and horticulturalist, Roy Lancaster, will
formally open the Show on Saturday morning. |
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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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show is open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and from
10am to 4pm on Sunday. Advance tickets cost £6.50
per adult or £6 for groups of 20+. |
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can be purchased from the Cornish
Riviera Box Office which includes
Tourist Information Centres in Penzance, St Ives,
Truro, St Mawes, St Austell, Bodmin, Looe and
Launceston, plus ‘Bookends Too’ in Fore Street,
Fowey. You can also download and complete the Advance
Ticket Order Form. Dogs on leads
are welcome. |
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| April |
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| 19th
- 21st April 2013 |
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| RHS
Flower Show Cardiff 2013 |
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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. |
| New
for 2013 includes the RHS Potting Bench which will be
at the heart of Floral Marquee 2. This informal
platform will be for nursery specialists to hold
short, hands-on sessions, and for visitors to chat to
growers and discover top tips. There will also be a
wheelbarrow competition involving 60 schools across
South Wales, and a craft village full of stalls with
beautiful hand-made gifts and jewellery. |
| As
the first major RHS flower show of 2013, the Cardiff
show comes at the ideal time to stock up on your
‘must-haves’ for the gardening season ahead. Trade
stands throughout the showground will offer an
enjoyable shopping experience - with everything from
fabulous furniture and unique sculpture to gardening
essentials. |
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| 25th
- 28th April 2013 |
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Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2013 |
| 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. |
| We are all set to grow in 2013 with twice as many beautiful new show gardens to enjoy this spring.
The show will feature a wide range of gardens from border plots to large scale features, as talented designers and landscapers from across the UK showcase their work.
Set in a new central location on the showground, the gardens will offer visitors lots of ideas and inspiration for creating the perfect outdoor space. |
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| May |
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| 4th
- 12th May 2013 |
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| Grand
Designs Live London 2013 |
| 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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| 9th
- 12th May 2013 |
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| Malvern
Spring Gardening Show 2013 |
| Set amongst the beautiful Malvern Hills, this is a gardening show with feeling.
Meander round the stunning collection of Show Gardens, watching out for bicycles and Daleks as you browse the new range of themed gardens based on the Tour De France and Dr Who TV series. |
| Lose yourself in the blooms of the sprawling Floral Marquee and pick up tips from the experts all around including the Landscaping Live area and Allotment Theatre. Visit the Plant Pavilions and watch your plant list grow before your eyes! Once stocked up find all the latest gardening gadgets and essentials in the vast array of
tradestands, all helping bring your garden and imagination to life. |
| This colourful and blossoming show certainly deserves the strap line ‘the plants and people show’ bringing together inspirational ideas, practical tips and a fantastic day out for real gardeners. |
| Opening times: 9am - 6pm. Postcode: WR13 6NW |
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| 21st
- 25th May 2013 |
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| RHS Chelsea Flower Show
2013 |
| 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. |
| For the centenary of the 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, many of the show gardens are promoting a greener, brighter future by highlighting sustainable living, ways to preserve Britain’s horticultural heritage and the protection of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. |
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| June |
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| 12th
- 16th June 2013 |
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| BBC Gardeners’ World
Live 2013 |
| 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 2013 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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| July |
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| 9th
- 14th July 2013 |
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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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| 25th
- 28th July 2013 |
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| RHS
Flower Show Tatton Park 2013 |
| 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. |
| In store in 2013 are features celebrating the popular pastime of ‘grow your own’ with the Great British Allotments. |
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| August |
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| 3rd
August 2013 |
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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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| 9th
and 10th August 2013 |
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Shrewsbury Flower Show 2013 |
| 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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| 15th
- 18th August 2013 |
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Southport Flower Show 2013 |
| 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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| 28th
- 29th September 2013 |
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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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