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6 must-visit garden shows for 2020
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6 must-visit garden shows for 2020
What are the best British garden shows to visit in 2020? From the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show to fringe events like Seedy Sunday, these gardening events are perfect for the green-fingered horticultural lover, regardless of whether you’re a budding beginner or a seasoned pro.
The gardening experts at The Greenhouse People have given us a run-down of the best horticultural shows to visit this year, so get the diary out because spring is going to be busy...
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Chelsea Flower Show 2020
The Chelsea Flower Show is the world's most prestigious horticultural event and this year it's set to feature more spectacular gardens, flower displays, shopping stalls and demonstrations, plus an important call to action.
Combating climate change will be the biggest trend to emerge at RHS Chelsea 2020, with garden designers also exploring living with nature through urban design and sustainable practices.
The show organisers tell us that designers across all categories have taken steps to be more sustainable in their garden designs, too, which is split across three categories: Show Gardens, Urban Gardens and Artisan Gardens. There are also Feature Gardens but these are not judged.
With 168,000 visitors each year, tons of celebrities, plus the Queen and other members of the Royal Family in attendance, if you only attend one garden show this year, make it this one.
Chelsea Flower Show (19 - 23 May 2020)
Tickets start from £31.75 for members, £39.75 for non-members.
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Kew Orchid Festival 2020
Can't hold out for spring to visit your first garden show? In February, The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew hold an annual orchid festival – and it's a wonderful display.
For 2020, the theme is Indonesia to celebrate Kew’s vital science work in the country. In the immersive glasshouse you'll encounter an erupting volcano created from orchids and other tropical flowers, as well as after-hours events featuring Indonesian music, dance and cuisine, and a series of talks from Kew's orchid experts.
Kew Orchid Festival (8 February - 8 March 2020)
Ticket included in entry price, starting from £16.50
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Gardening Scotland 2020
Scotland’s biggest garden show is the highlight of the horticultural calendar for gardeners nationwide. Held in the grounds of the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, the 2020 show is a special one as it celebrates its 21st anniversary.
From stunning show gardens to spectacular floral displays, highlights include the Plant Pavilion, Pallet Gardens and Bonsai Exhibition.
Gardening Scotland (29 - 31 May 2020)
Tickets from £15
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Chatsworth Flower Show 2020
The RHS Chatsworth Flower Show will return for the fourth time in 2020 bursting with glorious summer blooms and innovative garden designs. This year will see the return of the Mindfulness Gardens, a category launched to celebrate the benefits of gardens and outdoor spaces for physical and mental wellbeing.
Set in 35,000 acres of sprawling countryside, RHS Chatsworth is held at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Fancy visiting Chatsworth House on the same day? Chatsworth Flower Show ticket holders can get 50% off admission during the show.
RHS Chatsworth Flower Show (11 - 14 June 2020)
Tickets starting from £28.25
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Seedy Sunday 2020
Every year on the first Sunday in February, the city of Brighton and Hove hosts Britain’s largest community seed swap.
While the practice of swapping seeds is an old one, it's a sustainable practice that has never been more important considering the growing issue of climate change. The widespread use of genetically uniform modern crop varieties has caused crops to lose about 75% of their genetic diversity in the last century.
At Seedy Sunday you'll find a huge seed swap table where you can donate and swap seeds which helps to promote biodiversity, preserve rare plant varieties and works out to be less costly than buying seeds in spring. You'll also experience an impressive line-up of speakers, a marketplace and plenty of children’s activities too.
Seedy Sunday (2 February 2020)
Tickets starting from £3
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BBC Gardeners' World Live 2020
Every year the BBC Gardeners' World Live transforms the NEC in Birmingham into the ultimate day out for green-fingered gardeners. From Monty Don to Carol Klein, the gardening pros will share their best tips on stage with entertaining and informative talks.Also on offer will be garden walks with the experts, one-on-one advice to help solve all your gardening problems, and show gardens packed with practical ideas for your outdoor spaces.
Gardeners' World Live (18 - 21 June 2020)
Tickets starting from £26
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There's no better way to look forward to spring than with these fresh crop of gardening events.
