{"id":25513,"date":"2023-08-16T11:29:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T09:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bf1908a2-a3d8-4749-9665-dc34395ad823"},"modified":"2023-08-23T11:34:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T09:34:51","slug":"gardening-events-and-shows-for-2023","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/gardensillustrated\/rss_feed\/gardening-events-and-shows-for-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardening events and shows for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

All the big names in one place. Here’s our guide to the gardening calendar’s biggest and best gardening events for the year ahead <\/p>

By Molly Blair\n <\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 16 August 2023 at 09:29 AM<\/p>

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From the glamour and excitement of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show<\/a> to the laid-back charm of the Great Comp Summer Show, our round up of this year\u2019s best flower shows, festivals and events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

We’ll be updating this article through the year so be sure to check back for what’s new. Bookmark it for quick and easy re-finding!<\/p>

So let’s make some plans and make the most of what’s going on. Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to for 2023:<\/p>

Gardens Illustrated<\/em> events and show guide 2023<\/h2>

AUGUST<\/h2>

2 – 6 August: RHS Hyde Hall Flower Show<\/h3>

Specialist plant nurseries, expert tips and mouth-watering food.<\/p>

Open <\/b>TBC<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> TBC<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8A<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>rhs.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>

2 August – 1 October: Pick Your Own Dahlias<\/h3>

Visit Penllyn Estate Farm to pick your own dahlias for \u00a31 per stem.<\/p>

Open <\/b>10am-6pm<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> \u00a36 per car<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Penllyn Estate, Llwynhelig, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan CF71 7FF<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>foragefarmshop.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>

4 – 13 August: Visit Shropshire Petal Fields<\/h3>

Shropshire Petals have joined forces with Shropshire Festivals to allow visitors to come to their flower fields to see delphiniums, sunflowers, cornflowers and other wildflowers in full bloom.<\/p>

Open <\/b>TBC<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> \u00a38.95<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Shropshire Petal Fields, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9BD<\/span>Web <\/b>shropshirefestivals.co.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>

12 & 13 August: The Great Comp Summer Show<\/h3>

Specialist plant nurseries, artists and crafts people.<\/p>

Open <\/b>TBC<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> TBC<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Great Comp Garden, Comp Lane, Platt near Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 8QS<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>greatcompgarden.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>

18 – 20 August: RHS Garden Rosemoor Flower Show<\/h3>

Specialist plant nurseries, floral displays, demonstrations and live music.<\/p>

Open <\/b>TBC<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> TBC<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8PH<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>rhs.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>

31 August and 1 September: Dahlia workshop<\/h3>

Sharon at Gravetye Manor will illustrate how to create a show-stopping table centrepiece using dahlias. Price includes tea\/coffee and pastries on arrival, a two-course lunch and wine.<\/p>

Open <\/b>9am-1.30pm<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> \u00a3155<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Gravetye Manor, Vowels Lane, West Hoathly, Sussex, RH19 4LJ<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>gravetyemanor.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>

SEPTEMBER<\/h2>

3 September: Sussex Prairie Late Summer Plant Fair<\/h3>

Specialist plant nurseries.<\/p>

Open <\/b>12-5pm<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> \u00a310<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Sussex Prairie Garden, Morlands Farm, Wheatsheaf Road, nr Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9AT.<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>sussexprairies.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>

5 – 10 September: RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show<\/h3>

Specialist plant nurseries, floral displays, demonstrations and exhibitors.<\/p>

Open <\/b>TBC<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> TBC<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6QB<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>rhs.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>

7 September: ‘In Conversation’ Chatsworth and Chiswick<\/h3>

Part of the 15th Chiswick Book Festival, a conversation between garden writer and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh and Rosie Fyles, head of gardens at Chiswick House.<\/p>

Open 6pm<\/b><\/span>Tickets<\/strong> \u00a315<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Garden Pavilion, at Chiswick House and Gardens<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>chiswickbookfestival.net<\/span><\/a><\/p>

9 September: Arranging with Dahlias workshop<\/h3>

Spend the morning picking dahlias from the Pod & Pip cutting garden and mastering the art of working with dahlias to make a beautiful arrangement. All materials and coffee and cake provided.<\/p>

Open <\/b>10am-12pm<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> \u00a375<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Pod & Pip, Ebble House, Stratford Tony, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4AT<\/span>Web <\/b>podandpip.co.uk<\/a><\/span><\/p>

11 September: Autumn Block Printing Workshop<\/h3>

Join Speronella Marsh from Hare’s Tail for a block printing workshop at Daylesford Farm.<\/p>

Open <\/b>10am-4pm<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> \u00a3175<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Daylesford Farm, Daylesford near Kingham, Cotswolds, GL56 0YG<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>daylesford.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>

15 – 17 September: Harrogate Autumn Flower Show<\/h3>

Inspiration from show gardens, a plant nursery pavilion, floral art, garden shopping, expert advice and live entertainment.<\/p>

Open <\/b>TBC<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> TBC<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Newby Hall & Gardens, Estate Office, Newby Hall, Ripton, North Yorkshire HG4 5AE<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>flowershow.org.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>

22 -24 September: Malvern Autumn Show<\/h3>

Flower show, shopping and giant veg growing displays.<\/p>

Open <\/b>9am – 6pm<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> From \u00a320<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6NW<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>malvernautumn.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>

28 September – 1 October: Orticolario<\/h3>

Show located on the shores of north Italy’s Lake Como highlighting gardens, plants and craftsmanship.<\/p>

Location <\/span><\/strong>Villa Erba, Largo Luchino Visconti 4, 22012 Cernobbio, Italy.<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>orticolario.it<\/span><\/a><\/p>

28 September: The Cutting Garden with Sarah Raven<\/h3>

Ideal for those who have been thinking about creating an intensive cutting patch, or just growing a few flowers for the house.<\/p>

Open <\/b>10.30am-5pm<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> \u00a3250<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Perch Hill Farm, Easy Sussex, TN32 5HP<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>sarahraven.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>

OCTOBER<\/h2>

5 & 7 October: Hydrangea Wreath Workshop<\/h3>\n
\u00a9 Pod & Pip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Learn to make a hydrangea wreath for home styling in autumn. Includes tips on drying hydrangeas, all materials and refreshments.<\/p>

Open <\/b>10am-12pm<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> \u00a365<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Pod & Pip, Ebble House, Stratford Tony, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4AT<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>p<\/span>odandpip.co.uk<\/a><\/p>

16, 17 & 18 October: An Introduction to Garden Design<\/h3>

Students will be given first-hand insights into the founding principles of spatial design, the art and craft of planting design, drawing techniques and designing with a range of hard materials.<\/p>

Open <\/b>10am-4pm<\/span>Tickets<\/strong> \u00a3550+VAT<\/span>Location <\/span><\/strong>Yorkshire School of Garden Design\u00a0<\/span>Web <\/span><\/strong>ysgd.co.uk<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Dates and prices correct at time of publication. Please check details for each show prior to travelling.<\/span><\/p>

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