The Lincolnshire Show is only just over for another year but there’s already plenty to look forward to enjoying at the Lincolnshire Showground during the rest of 2012 – not least this weekend’s All About Gardening show.
Running from Friday, June 29th to Sunday, July 1st, we’ve taken a sneak peak at the news section on the organiser’s website – http://www.aztecevents.co.uk/all_about_gardening_lincolnshire_home.htm - to find out some of what our green-fingered visitors have in store for them…
Fullers Forestry
Fullers Forestry and Landscaping was recently awarded Best in Show at the Lincolnshire Show for its garden design with Ed Fuller taking home the Ransome Cup. Fullers’ services are divided into Forestry, Landscaping and Garden Maintenance and will tailor his work exactly around your requirements. You’ll be able to find Ed and the Fullers Forestry Team in the Landscape and Design area where they will be happy to discuss plans and details to help your own garden vision come to life. If you have a rough idea of how you want to improve our garden layout, or know exactly what you want but just don’t know where to begin, Ed’s free consultancy will mean you can discuss your plans with an expert and maybe get you one step closer to that vision.
http://www.fullersforestry.co.uk/
The British Isles Rose Society
The British Isles Rose Society (BIRS) will be holding their first National Rose Show which will be attracting many of the very best national exhibitors. Fred and Mary Barns, exhibitors from the Lake District, will be joining many of their exhibition rivals including Tony and Alice Bracegirdle from Ramsbottom who have been the national champions for the last 16 years. The Chairman of BIRS, David Wilce said “We will have a superb display of the very finest exhibits of our national flower – the rose. We have also catered for the less experienced exhibitors in what we have called the ‘Tomorrows Champion’ classes”. In addition there will be a magnificent display of Sweet Peas staged by some of the best regional exhibitors.
Fruit Trees and Herb Plants
There’s nothing more satisfying then growing your own produce and enjoying flavours from the garden. Whether you enjoy growing at your allotment, in your greenhouse or on the windowsill, you can transform your garden into a bounty of delicious food and make trips to the supermarket a thing of the past. Take the plunge and introduce a Mr D’Arcy’s Heritage Fruit Tree to your garden, with varieties varying from citrus orange, lime and lemon, to classic pear, apple and plum or even try Mediterranean figs and peaches, this local to Lincolnshire exhibitor has a broad and unusual selection of fruit trees. And if fruit trees aren’t your thing, then try local company Welly Boots Garden who will be selling vegetables and bulbs, or discover an assortment of herbs from Cottage Lavenders. http://www.mrdarcysheritagefruittrees.com/
Flourish Garden Design Team
Cordelia and Lyn are the brains behind the company who met studying at the University of Lincoln. Both have a passion for garden design, whilst Lyn admits “What excites me about garden design is the variety”, colleague Cordelia agrees she loves spending time in her own garden, so “gets a kick out of helping people to get the same feeling in their own garden”. Flourish Garden Design caters to a number of services including general gardening, architecture, fencing, lawn, flowers and more, and will tailor their work exactly around your requirements. You can see a sample of a Cordelia and Lyn’s Design and Landscaping at the show which will give you an idea of the services available, or inspire you to create your own landscape design at home. http://flourish-garden-design.co.uk/
Marron “Made for you Wines”
Hidden amongst the thousands of plants and flowers, the Lincolnshire Garden Show also holds it’s Festival of Food and Drink, a grand section of the show dedicated to local and international flavours where you are sure to find something that tantalises your taste buds. One of the exhibitors which is local to the area is Marron ‘Made for you Wines’, the company specialises in delicious alcoholic beverages where much of the brewing, bottling and labelling is done by hand to ensure a high quality product. Their product ranges from apple and pear ciders, a variety of wines including raspberry and strawberry, and some exciting new liqueurs, which are available to try before you buy at the show. Marron ‘Made for you Wines’ really does take the time and care to deliver a flavour that suits you – so prepare for the coming summer and stock up on some tasty drinks that you can enjoy in your garden. http://www.marroncider.co.uk/
Seed and Feeders
Watching birds flit their way in and out of your garden is even better when they find the space so tranquil, they settle down to nest there. Make your garden the main appeal for birds this year by supplying them with the finest food; Kernel Garden Bird Feeders specialises in just that! With feeders that cater to every type of garden bird and hold a broad assortment of seeds and nuts, you’re sure to find something that suits your need to feed. Kernel Garden Bird Feeder will be attending the Lincolnshire All About Gardening Show and showcasing their products, along with hundreds of other stalls selling everything from flowers and furniture, to shears and sheds. http://www.birdfeedersuk.co.uk/
For more information about the event call 01702 549623 or visit http://www.aztecevents.co.uk/all_about_gardening_lincolnshire_home.htm
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