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Events
Often hosted in historic country houses, events can range from leisurely woodland strolls through the bluebells in Spring, to inspirational design ideas for Christmas decorations. Something for everyone, whatever the season!

Shows
Flower and Garden shows offer the opportunity for horticultural specialists to showcase their products and expertise, giving everyone the chance to get advice from the experts. You will find great gardening ideas, gadgets, accessories, new plant varieties and a host of old favourites. Many shows also feature demonstrations, competitions and even the occasional celebrity!

Societies & Clubs
Many societies and clubs exhibit at major garden shows so look out for their displays and competitions. Pop along and ask the experts about their specialist subjects - they're always keen to share their knowledge and enthusiasm! This is especially useful if you have a particular plant problem and don't know where to turn.

Events Diary 2004

events > january		gardensearch home
Thurs 18 Dec 2004 - Sun 19 Jan 2005 9.30am-2.30pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Family Holiday Quiz Trail (Pre-booking required). Price: Normal gardens admission. Tel: 01423 565418
Sat 29 Jan - Wed 23 Mar 9.30am-3.00pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire A touring exhibition of paintings by Lesley Whelan (Pre-booking required). RHS members £7.95 - non-members £9.95. Tel: 01423 565418

events > february		gardensearch home
Sat 5-Sun 6 Mar 9.30am-5.00pm	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB 11th Orchid Festival Behind the scenes tours, hands on sessions and evening events. For full details including times and prices, visit the Kew Gardens web site. Information Centre and 24 hour information line: 020 8332 5655.
Sat 5-Sun 13 Feb 9.30am-2.30pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Family Holiday Quiz Trail (Pre-booking required). Price: Normal gardens admission. Tel: 01423 565418
Mon 7- Frid 11 Feb 10.00am-4.00pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Birds in the Garden (Pre-booking required). Price: Normal gardens admission. Tel: 01423 565418
Sun 27 Feb 2pm	The Gardener - a play for 3-7 year-olds with live music Stantonbury Theatre, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes A delightful new play in which young grandson Joe tells the story of forgetful Old Harry who has problems remembering - he even forgets the names of his beloved plants! Joe wants to know about everything - slugs, beans, potting compost - and it's lots of fun! Tickets £4.50 in advance, £5.50 on the day (group discounts available). Box Office 01908-324422.

events > march		gardensearch home
Sat 5-Sun 6 Mar 9.30am-5.00pm	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB 11th Orchid Festival Behind the scenes tours, hands on sessions and evening events. For full details including times and prices, visit the Kew Gardens web site. Information Centre and 24 hour information line: 020 8332 5655.
Sat 19 Mar - Sun 3 Apr 9.30am-3.30pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Family Holiday Quiz Trail (Pre-booking required). Price: Normal gardens admission. Tel: 01423 565418
Sun 27 Mar 10am-4pm	Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6NA Spring Plant Fair 2005 Over 20 specialist nurseries selling choice, high quality plants directly to the public. Entry £2.50. Tel: 01565 777353. Web site: www.arleyhallandgardens.com.

events > april		gardensearch home
Sat 9 Apr 2.00pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Rhododendron Walk (Pre-booking required). Price: RHS members £5.00, non-members £10.50 (inclusive of admission to gardens). Tel: 01423 565418
Thurs 14 Apr 2.00pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Walk - Gardens Through Time (Pre-booking required). Price: RHS members £5.00, non-members £10.50 (inclusive of admission to gardens). Tel: 01423 565418

events > may		gardensearch home
Sun 1 & Mon 2 May Sun 8 & Mon 9 May Times vary	Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6NA Bluebell Walks Come and walk through Big Wood and other areas of the estate not normally open to the public. Booking advised. Tel: 01565 777353. Web site: www.arleyhallandgardens.com.
Sun 8 May 9.30am-6.00pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire National Garden Scheme Open Day (Pre-booking required). Price: Normal gardens admission. Tel: 01423 565418
Sun 15 May 10.00am-4.00pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire NCCPG Plant Fair (Pre-booking required). Price: Normal gardens admission. Tel: 01423 565418
Tues 24 - Sat 28 May	RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London Ticket hotline: 0870 906 3781
Sat 28 May - Sun 5 June 9.30am-4.30pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Family Holiday Quiz Trail (Pre-booking required). Price: Normal gardens admission. Tel: 01423 565418
Sat 28 May - Sun 5 June 9.30am-4.30pm	RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Cragg Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Wildlife in the Garden (Pre-booking required). Price: Normal gardens admission. Tel: 01423 565418

Wed 15-19 June	Gardeners' World Live 2005, NEC Birmingham Tickets on sale from December 2004 - see the web site for further details: http://www.bbcgardenersworldlive.co.uk/tickets.html.
events > june		gardensearch home
Wed 1 June - 2pm	Tatton Park, near Knutsford, Cheshire Restoration of the Tatton Kitchen Garden Followed by a guided tour. RHS members £7.95 - non-members £9.95. Tel: 01625 534400 Web site: www.tattonpark.org.uk.

Sat 25 & Sun 26 June 10am-5pm both days	Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6NA Arley Garden Festival 2005 Two days of glorious gardening with floral exhibits and displays, specialist societies, nurseries from all over the UK, horticultural accessories and much more. Children's activities, the Welsh Village, fine food, Pimms, Champagne and musical entertainment. Gardeners' Question Times and personal walks through the gardens with Lord Ashbrook and members of the Garden Team. A great day for all. Adults £8 (£6 in advance), OAPs £7 (£5.50 in advance). Children free. Groups most welcome. Tickets now on sale. Tel: 01565 777353. Web site: www.arleyhallandgardens.com.
events > july		gardensearch home
Mon 4 July	Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, Charity Gala Preview, East Molesey, Surrey Ticket hotline: 0870 906 3791
Tues 5- Sun10 July	Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, East Molesey, Surrey Ticket hotline: 020 7630 5999
Wed 20 - Sun 24 July	RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park, near Knutsford, Cheshire Wed 20 is RHS members only: members tickets £21. Thurs 21 - Sun 24: RHS members £15, non-members £20 on the day but £18 if booked in advance (save £2). Child aged 5-15 £5, under 5s free. Ticket hotline: 0870 906 3811. RHS web site ticket & show information: http://www.rhs.org.uk/tatton/2005/index.asp.

events > august		gardensearch home
Thurs 18 - Sun 21 Aug 9am-7pm (5pm Sun)	Southport Flower Show, Victoria Park, Southport, Lancashire The show is a splendid day out for the devoted gardener, whist offering something for everyone else too ... there are over 500 stands selling everything from plants and garden furniture, to marquees offering arts, crafts and specialised foods. Join in the Question and Answer sessions with the visiting celebrities or relax and enjoy a variety of bandstand or arena entertainment. Easy access, level walkways for disabled and excellent catering facilities. Tickets £12 advance, £15 gate (reductions after 4pm), Concessions £11/£14. 4-day Patrons Badges £25. Group discounts available. Children under 16 free with ticket-holding adult. Ticketmaster Bookings Tel: 0870 44 44 226. Ticketmaster Online Bookings: www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Group bookings: 08705 20 40 20. Show web site: http://www.southportflowershow.co.uk.

events > september		gardensearch home

events > october		gardensearch home
Wed 19 Oct - 2pm	Tatton Park, near Knutsford, Cheshire Autumn Colour in the Japanese Garden Includes a guided tour. RHS members £7.95 - non-members £9.95. Tel: 01625 534 400. Web site: www.tattonpark.org.uk.

events > november		gardensearch home

events > december		gardensearch home
Sat 3 - Sun 11 Dec	Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6NA A Christmas Floral Extravaganza Imagine an old country house bedecked with real flowers from all over the world. Each room individually decorated and created by ladies from the Cheshire area of NAFAS. All fresh foliage and flowers. A feast for the senses! Please call the Estate Office for more details: 01565 777353. Web site: www.arleyhallandgardens.com.