Grand Designs Live 5 October to 7 October 2007 NEC Birmingham
The gardener’s year: RHS flower shows 2008
JANUARY 2008
15-16: RHS London Flower Show (To book tickets, call: 08456 121 253)
Inspiring winter colour.
FEBRUARY 2008
12-13: RHS London Flower Show (To book tickets, call: 08456 121 253)
Eagerly awaited spring-flowering plants for early spring.
MARCH 2008
11-12: RHS London Flower Show (To book tickets, call: 08456 121 253)
A varied plant selection to bring a taste of the exotic to English gardens.
15-16: RHS London Orchid Show (To book tickets, call: 08456 121 253)
A spectacular display or rare, exotic and elegant orchids.
APRIL 2008
15-16: RHS London Flower Show (To book tickets, call: 08456 121 253)
A dazzling display of daffodils takes centre stage at this spring show.
18-20: RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff (To book tickets, call: 0870 247 1223)
Now in its fourth year, this spring show brings gardening to life. Street entertainment, free entry for under 16s and the Experience Wales Marquee, makes this show a great family day out.
MAY 2008
3 - 11 May Grand designs Live London Excel (To book tickets call 0871 230 5577)
8-11 May : Malvern Spring Gardening Show (To book tickets, call: 01684 584 924)
Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Malvern Hills, this show has gained a reputation for pioneering and showcasing new garden design talent.
20-24 May : RHS Chelsea Flower Show (To book tickets, call: 0870 247 1223)
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show kicks off the summer season and showcases the finest examples of horticultural excellence, created by the best garden designers and plantsmen.
JUNE 2008
11-15: BBC Gardeners’ World (To book tickets, call: 0870 040 0378)
This show returns to the NEC in Birmingham for its 16th year, and once again will bring together show gardens, spectacular plants in the RHS Floral Marquee, celebrity appearances and wonderful shopping.
JULY 2008
8-13: Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (To book tickets, call: 0870 247 1223)
Set against the majestic background of Hampton Court Palace, this lifestyle event offers real gardens for real people, a feast of scrumptious ideas and plants to help you grow your own edible delights, and clever environmentally responsible initiatives.
23-27: RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park (To book tickets, call: 0870 247 1223)
Set in the grounds of Tatton Park, this show is lively, fun, fresh and colourful. Craftsmanship and desirable gardening accessories sit alongside entertaining displays at this creative show.
AUGUST 2008
19-21: Wisley Flower Show (Entry is free with garden entry)
Set in the grounds of RHS Garden Wisley, this show is the centre piece of a great day out.
SEPTEMBER 2008
27-28: Malvern Autumn Show (To book tickets, call: 01684 584 924)
The perfect end to the summer gardening season. This show boasts a mix of autumn flowers, harvest produce, native livestock and family entertainment.