Landscape & Urban Design Issue 36 2019 | Page 40

RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL For the hottest ticket on the With more than ever on offer at RHS and four Green Living Spaces will be horticultural calendar, look no further Malvern this year, green-fingered on display - six of which will be from than RHS Malvern Spring Festival, visitors can expect a whole host of brand new designers to RHS Malvern. where gardening springs to life. horticultural highlights. Hoping to be awarded prestigious RHS Situated at the foot of the stunning “We are always so proud to welcome Malvern Hills at Three Counties everyone to the Showground, from Showground, the four-day festival RHS Gold Medal winning Show Garden from 9-12 May has everything there is designers to the many wonderful The Floral Marquee is home to a to offer for keen horticulturalists and nurseries that enter our Floral stellar selection of 70 hand-picked gardening novices alike. Marquee,” commented Di Walton, Head leading nurseries from across the UK. of Shows at Three Counties. With space in the Floral Marquee at RHS Malvern Spring Festival, in association with Great Little Breaks, “Each brings their own incredible has been held at the showground since talent and knowledge and it’s what the it began in 1985. public love so much.” Seen by many as the start of spring, Created by the very best in the the festival opens the door to the business, the Show Gardens at RHS summer season, attracting more than Malvern, are a real treat for any 100,000 people annually. visitor. In 2019, eight Show Gardens 40 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 36 2019 medals, designers will also be on hand to answer questions from visitors and to share their very best hints and tips. Malvern being the hottest ticket on the flower show circuit, there is a long waiting list. A haven for gardeners wishing to take something special home, the Floral Marquee is also a great place to quiz the experts on how to improve your gardening.