THE surroundings of the Broadlands estate will be hosting The Garden Show this weekend.
It's being held from July 26-28 and is open from 10am to 5pm each day.
There will be more than 160 stalls showcasing the latest specialist plants, garden and home accessories, art, design, sculpture, fashion and toys. Food and wine will also be available at the Country Food marquee.
It’s a good opportunity to support the smaller businesses with unique range of wares not found on the high street.
Paul Slater, the show's in-house gardening doctor, will give expert garden advice. On Friday, July 26, he will be holding a Q&A session ‘Plant Selection’ with good advice on choosing the right plants for your ground.
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On Saturday July 27, Dr Ian Bedford, entomologist, will run 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’.
Dr Bedford will also be giving a talk ‘Gardens For Nature’. Then on Sunday July 28, 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 the future.
In addition to the gardening activities there will be the giant tombola, a chance to win amazing prizes donated by The Garden Show exhibitors. Funds will also be raised for Romsey charity Jane Scarth House and entertainer Crazee Hazee will be teaching circus skills and running the Punch and Judy shows.
There will also be toddler fun fair rides, giant slide and bouncy castles.
Throughout the weekend, people can enjoy artisan demonstrations and 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. Also, Huxley Birds of Prey will thrill spectators as they soar to the skies.
For more details including tickets, visit thegardenshows.com/broadlands/buy-tickets/.
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