Flower shows
The RHS organises a number of prestigious flower shows, such as Chelsea, Hampton Court Palace, and Tatton Park. - as well as having a high profile at Malvern Spring and Autumn and BBC Gardeners' World Live.
Buy tickets to the Royal Horticultural Flower Shows 2008
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
20-24 May 2008
Imagine a garden so breathtakingly beautiful that it appears out of nowhere in May only to vanish five days later. Imagine the best garden designers, plantsmen and plantswomen coming together to create the most famous flower show in the world. It’s this wonder of horticultural magic that makes the RHS Chelsea Flower Show unique and totally unmissable.
As befits the start of the summer season, the emerging theme for 2008 is ‘High Fashion’. Manolo Blahnik, the iconic shoe designer, is the artist behind this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show illustration – Daylily. Features not to be missed will include Jo Malone’s display with planting selected by the florist Matthew Dickinson and a garden designed by Rachel de Thame for LK Bennett.
Diamuid Gavin is working on an Art Deco Hotel Garden, while ‘elegantly understated’ defines Tom Stuart-Smith’s creation for this year’s Laurent-Perrier garden. Robert Myers will be creating a space of cool, blending elements of the Cadogan Estate from its foundation by Sir Hans Sloane with more contemporary urban spaces.
The RHS’s mission to promote environmentally responsible gardening will be evident throughout the show with many initiatives and resources for visitors. From the affordable to the exotic there’s something for everyone at Chelsea.
For further information and to book visit www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea or call 0870 906 1226.
Hampton Court Flower Show
8-13 July 2008
Encircling the Long Water Canal and set against a backdrop of the magnificent Palace, the Hampton Court Palace Show offers and idyllic setting for a special day out. So whether you’ve got a courtyard garden to make the most of or a cottage garden to cultivate, here are just a few of the wonderful features you can plan for this year. Inspiration guaranteed.
Rachel’s Organic are this year’s Headline Sponsor, so would love you to visit them for a free sample of their gorgeous range of dairy products. Find them outside Floral Marquees 3 and 4.
Growing Tastes Marquee
A world of delicious garden riches under one roof - try to resist the edible displays fresh from our exhibitors and experts.
Growing Tastes Garden
Don’t miss the international cuisine being conjured up by renowned designer Michael Balston, who will be working with the team at RHS Wisley to display three fruit and vegetable gardens inspired by Asian, Mediterranean and traditional British cuisine.
Growing Tastes Food Demo
You might be intrigued by some exciting fragrances at our show this year. Let your nose lead you to our live demonstrations theatre, a delicious new destination where you’ll meet experts from the garden world.
Thai Floating Market
Here’s a water feature with a difference. An authentic Thai Floating Market capturing all the atmosphere of the Far East on market day.
Gardening is child’s play
It’s never too early to start gardening. So bring your tender young saplings for a weekend packed full of fun events and educational activities for children of all ages.
Show Gardens
Ideas for your garden know no bounds at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, and 2008 will be no exception.
For further information and to book visit www.rhs.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace or call 0870 842 2227
RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park
23-27 July
Situated in a historic thousand acre deer park, the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park near Knutsford in Cheshire is a vibrant stage for fresh creative talent and celebrates the best in community gardening. It is famous for its friendly atmosphere, vibrant displays and inventive ideas to take home.
Show Gardens
The one thing our show gardens never do is sit on the fence! They’re vibrant, intriguing, inspiring, beautiful and memorable. And this year is no exception.
Fabulous Plants and Flowers
Step into the haven of plants and flowers in the main floral marquees, the plant plaza or the
National Plant Society Marquee and you’ll discover a wonderful library of plants.
Special attractions – new for 2008
This years key attraction to the event is a specially commissioned show garden designed by the nationally recognised gardener and TV presenter Chris Beardshaw, to celebrate Cheshire’s Year of Gardens ‘08.
Quirky containers
Children are about to teach us a thing or two about gardening. Cheshire’s primary schools have been invited to enter our ‘quirky container’ competition.
Retail Therapy at its Most Indulgent!
Where do we start? Over 200 stalls ranging from splendid conservatories to handy gardening gloves, the Country Living Magazine Pavilion overflowing with the latest in lifestyle goodies, or the floral marquee where you will find a myriad of plants for your garden.
For further information and to book visit www.rhs.org.uk/tattonpark or call 0870 842 2229