Floral Marquee
One of the largest in the country , the Floral Marquee is a haven of colour and scent , the ultimate destination for all gardeners and plant lovers . Shop ’ til you drop from carefully selected , quality nurseries and specialist growers . Plus , as if that wasn ’ t enough , you ’ ll find even more places to shop for plants in the Plant Village .
Floral Marquee sponsor , Legal & General
Legal & General is one of the UK ’ s leading financial services groups . Since 1836 , the brand with the brolly has grown to become one of the world ’ s largest asset managers , homebuilders , pension providers and insurance companies . The Legal & General team are here to meet their customers . So if you have a policy with them , head over to their lounge where you can grab
Sponsored by a free tea or coffee and they ’ ll be happy to answer any questions .
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The UK ’ s Largest Orchid Show at BBC Gardeners ’ World Live
Whether you have lots of orchids or none at all , there is something for everyone at the UK International Orchid Show . The orchid family is the largest and most diverse family of flowering plants on earth , with over 30,000 species and 200,000 hybrids to choose from . Once the preserve of the wealthy , orchids are now available to everyone , even outside in the garden ! Come and see the vast range of these incredibly flamboyant plants at the show and find out more !
The Pot Swap
The Pot Swap in the Floral Marquee will be run by Wool Pots again this year . They will exchange the plastic pots from plants bought at the show with sustainable Wool Pots and re use the original Plastic pots . Wool Pots are a biodegradable , environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to plastic pots . Once you have swapped your pot you can take your Wool Potted plant home and plant the whole thing directly into the soil , they are also a great slug and snail deterrent ! Just bring the plants you want pot swapped to the Wool Pots – Pot Swap and exchange for a sustainable option .
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