The North of England Horticultural Society celebrates its centenary this year, and you can enjoy the festivities at the 2011 Harrogate Spring Flower Show.
Hosting an array of exciting new show gardens, the dazzling flower halls, numerous live demonstrations, floral art, the cookery theatre and The Garden Roadshow, there really is something for everyone whether you’re new to gardening or an ‘old hand’, you can go and learn how to enjoy your garden to the full.
There will be lots of opportunities to taste some of Yorkshire’s superb locally grown and produced food, whilst a wide variety of plants and flowers will be available should you be after any new additions for your garden.
There will be something for everyone:
Show Gardens – this is the first year Outside Show Gardens will be at the show, and the theme is sustainability
Nursery Displays – horticultural nurseries from all over the UK will be displaying
Kitchen Garden Live – advice on how to ‘grow your own’ with live demonstrations on fruit and vegetable growing
Gardening with Nature – learn how to encourage birds and other wildlife into your garden
Cookery Theatre – watch experienced chefs cooking with local, fresh produce
Floral Art – flower arranging demonstrations and fabulous exhibitions in the Floral Art marquee
Garden Roadshow – talks and Q&A sessions on a wide range of gardening topics
Photographic Competition – just bring your gardening shots to the Garden Roadshow marquee to be in with a chance of winning
Children’s Discovery Zone – plenty of fun activities for the kids, including competitions
Foods Marquee – this popular marquee will be packed to the rafters with fine foods, meat, dairy, treats, wines and spirits
Craft, Gifts and Horticultural Shopping – a spectacular array of gardening and outdoor stalls
Tickets are on sale now – see here for more information.
And don’t forget to book your Harrogate hotels or Harrogate bed and breakfast in advance.