EVENTS

The Gardener's Year RHS Flower Shows 2008

JANUARY 15th - 16th • London Flower Show
To book tickets, call: 08456 121 253 - Inspiring winter colour.

FEBRUARY 12th - 13th • London Flower Show
To book tickets, call: 08456 121 253 - Eagerly awaited spring-flowering plants.

MARCH 11th - 12th • London Flower Show
To book tickets, call: 08456 121 253 - A varied plant selection to bring a taste of the exotic to English gardens.

MARCH 15th - 16th • London Orchid Show
To book tickets, call: 08456 121 253 - A spectacular display or rare, exotic and elegant orchids.

APRIL 15th - 16th • London Flower Show
To book tickets, call: 08456 121 253 - A dazzling display of daffodils takes centre stage at this show.

APRIL 18th - 20th • 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 8th - 11th • 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.

MAY 20th - 24th • 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 & plantsmen.

JUNE 11th - 15th • 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 8th - 13th • 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.

JULY 23rd - 27th • 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 19th - 21st • 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 27th - 28th • 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.

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The Gardener's Year RHS Flower Shows 2008