Landscape & Urban Design Issue 20 2016 | Page 40

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Hosts First Flower Show R HS Garden Harlow Carr held host its first flower show. The three-day floral extravaganza was in the stunning surroundings of the most northerly of the RHS gardens. More than 30 specialist nurseries and garden trade stands were dotted throughout the 58-acre garden. Visitors could browse, buy, and pick up advice from the very 40 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 20 best in the business. A wealth of beautiful herbaceous perennials and summer bedding plants were on display throughout the long summer weekend - from alliums, agapanthus and alpines to hostas, hydrangea and heuchera - making it a perfect opportunity to pick up something special for the garden. A selection of garden sundries will also be available to buy including fair trade plant pots, accessories and hand-crafted garden furniture.