Landscape & Urban Design Issue 42 2020 | Page 31

RHS CARDIFF For the first time at the show, instead of two Floral Marquees, over 40 of the UK’s finest nurseries will come together under one large structure. Among the newcomers will be Glendon Hall Nursery with a display of Epimediums and other spring shade plants, and family- run Todd’s Botanics. 2020 will also see Bridgend-based Pheasant Acre Plants chosen as Master Grower, who will bring together a dazzling display of spring bulb plants including tulips, peonies, daffodils and erythroniums. Following its success last year, the Floristry Tent will return, bigger and better than before. A packed line-up of live demonstrations will accompany displays from local florists and flower arrangers, many inspired by The Great Outdoors. The popular Wheelbarrow Competition will help mark the show’s 15th anniversary, challenging local schools to create designs with a ‘Celebration’ theme. Other highlights include the Talks Theatre featuring talks and discussions from experts such as Matt Biggs, The Skinny Jean Gardener and Radio 2 gardening Guru Terry Walton. Plus, visitors will find an array of interactive and educational exhibits in the Discovery Marquee from exhibitors including National Museum Wales, Welsh Water, Neath College, National Vegetable Society, and the Japanese Garden Society. Show Manager Rebecca Welti says: “It’s set to be a fantastic year for RHS Cardiff! The show has grown so much from the pop-up that we introduced in 2005 and 2020 is lining up to be the best yet! There is so much to see with plenty of hands- on activities and workshops for the whole family to get involved in. We are so proud to be part of the Welsh community and are hugely grateful Follow us @ludmagazine for all the support we receive from businesses and organisations who help make this show so special.” For more information or to buy advance tickets for the RHS Flower Show Cardiff visit www.rhs.org.uk/cardiff www.landud.co.uk 31