England is renowned the world over for its fantastic gardens. Discover the beauty and secrets behind these gardens at one of the many events taking place throughout 2010. Meet gardening experts, discover the latest designs and pick up some top tips on recreating the gardens at home.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London - 25 -29 May 2010
Leading this seasons hottest gardening must-haves, this mecca for garden design is probably the most famous garden show in the world. Held every year in the prestigious London borough of Chelsea, this is a floral paradise for all gardening lovers. Book Chelsea Flower Show tickets now, as tickets often sell out and aren’t available on the door.
Holker Garden Festival, Cumbria - 4-6 June 2010
Celebrating the best that gardening has to offer this three day summer festival will awaken all of your senses. Set against the stunning background of Holker Hall in the stunning Lake District, the festival celebrates not only the gardens but also the food and natural landscape.
The Garden Show, Stansted - 11-13 June 2010
This year’s theme is Art, Design and The Garden, offering an alternative to the large shows, the Garden Show is a smaller and more intimate event offering a fun day out for all garden lovers with exhibitions, free talks and lots of activities and entertainment for the whole family.
BBC Gardeners World Live - 16 – 20 June
A host of English celebrity gardeners celebrate the best of English gardens. The show gardens are a central element of the event highlighting the latest designs and showing exactly what can be done with a bit of imagination in an outdoor space. This year don’t miss the special floristry masterclasses, where you can pick up some flower arrangement tips. Book Gardener's World tickets now.
Hampton Court Palace Show - 6 – 11 July
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2010, the Hampton Court Palace Show is set against the magnificent backdrop of Henry VIII’s former home. With magnificent formal gardens the show provides plenty of ideas on how to grow your own English garden.
RHS Tatton Park - 21-25 July
Set in the beautiful Tatton Park in Cheshire this summer festival is a riot of colour. Highlights of this year’s show include Eurofleurs, a European competition to find budding young florists, conceptual designs by up and coming and established gardens and a lush selection of plants to choose from.
Malvern Autumn Garden and Country Show - 25 – 26 September
Get to know the real rural England at the Malvern Autum Garden and Country show. Bringing together fantastic gardening ideas and delicious regional food and drink, big vegetable competitions, the best of the local harvests as well as a wide range of plants and ideas, arts and crafts, this is a great opportunity to meet the locals.
RHS London Autumn Harvest Show - 5 – 6 October 2010
The annual autumn flower show featuring an autumn fruit and vegetable competition and ornamental plant competitions. With the latest international design ideas from industry experts and the opportunity to taste and buy seasonal plants and produce. Plus top tips on which autumn bulbs you should be planting.
