The Garden Show at Broadlands

The Garden Show at Broadlands has now moved to the Summer and is ‘Set to Bloom’ in the beautiful parkland surrounded by the wondrous trees in all their leafy glory.

It’s a great opportunity to source new talent, designers and artisans and browse over 160 stands showcasing the latest specialist plants, garden and home accessories, art, design, sculpture, fashion, toys and a multitude of lovely goodies with tempting foods and wines in the Country Food marquee. There is something at the show that will appeal to everyone! It’s a good opportunity to support the smaller businesses with unique range of wares not found on the high street.

Apart from the extensive selection of retail companies at the Show there are many other attractions. Expert garden advice daily from Paul Slater, the shows in house Gardening Doctor and also from the knowledgeable growers at the show, helping gardens thrive. On Friday Paul Slater will be also holding a Q & A session ‘Plant Selection’ with good advice on choosing the right plants for your ground. On Saturday, Dr Ian Bedford, entomologist, will be running the ‘Pest Clinic’ and can identify any bug samples brought along and how to rid your garden of them in as friendly a way as possible and he will ready to discuss ‘Britain’s Nature Recovery Plan’. Then on Sunday, Jane Sterck, one of the founders of the garden shows takes ‘A Trip Down Memory Lane’ and will be talking about how the shows began and plans for their future.

It’s not all about gardening: there are plenty of activities on site to keep all the family occupied including The ‘Giant Tombola’, a chance to win amazing prizes donated by The Garden Show exhibitors and hang a wish or a memory on the ‘Tree of Life’ in support of the show’s chosen charity Jane Scarth House https://www.janescarthhouse.co.uk, ‘Have-a-go-archery’ with The Queens Archers. Fun times to be had for the children with entertainer Crazee Hazee, learning circus skills and watching his hilarious Punch and Judy shows! Plus Toddler Fun Fair rides, swing boats and bouncy castles.

There will be ongoing Artisan demonstrations and a chance to have a go at a blacksmithing workshop plus musical entertainment from ‘The Jazz Trio,’ who will be wandering around delighting all with their evocative music of times past … all this and so much more to enjoy including Huxley Birds of Prey who will thrill spectators as they soar to the skies.

A great day out for the whole family. Life is good in your Summer Garden!

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