Guest blog - RHS Rosemoor in full bloom at annual flower show

Over the course of three days, RHS Rosemoor will host some of the nation’s best loved and experienced gardeners, horticulturalists, nursery owners and florists during its annual summer Flower Show.

From 15th to 17th August, visitors to the gardens will be able to learn from the best in the Talks Tent in the Stream Field, and at the Garden Room stage, in the most varied programme yet for the event.

Friday 15th August

Kicking off the Talks Tent, in the heart of the showground, is the 'Queen of Herbs', Jekka McVicar. An organic grower of herbs and horticultural author, designer, consultant, judge and moderator, Jekka is renowned for her passion and knowledge of herbs, and will be discussing her new book '100 Herbs to Grow.'

Saturday 16th August

The following day see Joe Bagley, 'The Houseplant Doctor™' delivering a lively talk that will take you on a deep dive into the world of houseplants and give you pro tips on how to create your own lush indoor oasis. Joe has appeared on BBC Gardeners World, run a successful houseplant and potting mix online store and presented for BBC Gardeners World Live. 

Sunday 17th August

One of Britain's best loved horticulturists, broadcaster and writer Carol Klein, takes to the stage on Sunday 17th August. Launching her latest book, 'Hortobiography', it tells the story of the people, places and plants that have shaped Carol’s life.

During the Flower Show a special stage in the Garden Room, where the Floral Art Competition creations from NAFAS Area and National Demonstrator’s will be displayed, will host two top notch floral designers.

On Friday 15^th August, National NAFAS demonstrator Angela Turner will talk about her love of seasonal materials, locally grown British flowers and sustainable floristry methods. With over 30 years of teaching floristry, floral design and flower arranging, Angela has been awarded several RHS Chelsea Gold Medals for Floristry and Floral Design as well as many other awards including, most recently, ‘1 of 100 Faces of Floristry’.

Winner of RHS Chelsea and Malvern gold medals and owner of a Very Highly Commended award in the Pedestal class at Southport, Coral Gardiner will speak on Saturday 16^th August. National NAFAS demonstrator Coral is a nationally renowned florist working with seasonal flowers to create stunning displays.

Timings and the full line up of all talks and demonstrations as well as the live music schedule at the RHS Rosemoor Flower show can be found on their website.

Tickets

A limited number of special Early Bird Tickets, which give access to the show one hour before general opening hours on Friday 15 or Saturday 16 August, are currently available, allowing ticket holders to park with ease, beat the crowds and get first pick of the beautiful plants for sale. Early Bird visitors can also enjoy morning pastries and breakfast baps with bacon, sausage, mushroom, or tomato and thyme options from the Shepherds Rest. Tickets can be booked online now.