Upcoming flower shows

Thorpe Hamlet Midsummer Garden Festival; 19th - 20th June 2010

More than 20 gardens open with amazing views of Norwich. For more details visit the website Thorpe Hamlet Midsummer Garden Festival.

Abbots Ripton Hall Garden Show; 26th - 27th June 2010

Major Charity Garden Show at the gardens of Abbots Ripton Hall in Huntingdon. For more information visit the website Abbots Ripton Hall Garden Show.

Ripley Castle Summer Plant Fair; 27th June 2010

Fill your gardens with colour for the summer with the help of wide range of plant specialists. Located in Ripley, nr Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Call 0773 085 9441 for further details.

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show; 6 - 11th July 2010

There are over 50 inspiring displays for you to enjoy, amongst these are the tranquil water gardens and the innovative conceptual gardens showcasing the next big names in garden design. With designs ranging from contemporary to traditional there’s sure to be something of appeal to every gardener.

BBC Gardeners World Live; 16 - 20th July 2010

Now in its 18th year, if you’ve a passion for plants it can’t be missed.

Lytham Hall Summer Plant Fair; 18th July 2010

This seaside resort makes a lovely venue for this plant fair, with local specialists offering gardening advice. Located Lytham St Annes, Fylde Coast, Lancashire. Call 0773 085 9441 for further details.

RHS Show Tatton Park; 21st - 25th July 2010

This is a must see with its friendly atmosphere, dazzling summer colours and bright ideas.

Southport Flower Show; 19th - 22nd August 2010

They'll be something for everyone at the Southport Flower Show, renowned as one of the largest, most diverse and friendliest shows in the country. Visit www.southportflowershow.co.uk for more information.

Newton Le Willows Gardeners' Association Flower & Vegetable Show; 11th September 2010

Featuring competitive classes for everything from flowers and pot plants to photography and baking, followed by a prize giving ceremony and an auction of fresh produce. You'll also find stalls selling plants, spring bulbs, second-hand books. Located at St Aelred's Technology College, Birley Street, Newton-le-Willows, St.Helens, Merseyside. Contact 01942 708171 for further details.

Malvern Autumn Show; 25 - 26th September 2010

Celebrating 25 years of turning styles and trends into achievable gardening, the autumn show boasts a mix of delectable autumn flowers, harvest produce, native livestock, great shopping and family fun.

Duncombe Park Autumn Plant Fair; 26th September 2010

This plant fair brings together a selection of award winning nurseries from the Harrogate Flower Show and RHS shows. Located in Coxwold, North Yorkshire. For further details contact 0773 085 9441.

Visit the Kew website or the RHS website for more information and tickets.