Spring plant fairs and events

As spring gets ever closer, you’re probably thinking of what new plants you might like to grow in your garden. Here are some upcoming plant fairs and events happening locally that you might find interesting.

Rare plant fair

With nearly twenty specialist growers attending, you’re sure to find something special to add to your gardens.

Sunday 19 March, 10am – 4.00 pm (last entry 3.30pm) (£8 admission)

Bishops Palace, Wells

Find out more – https://bishopspalace.org.uk/event/rare-plant-fair/

Yeo Valley Early Spring Plant Fair

Come along to see what’s on offer from some of the South West’s top nurseries all in one place, come and shop til you drop! And at the same time explore the 6½ acre Yeo Valley Organic Garden. The garden café will be open selling hot drinks and cakes, so come and warm your toes by the fire!

Pre-booking your parking slot and tickets is essential. You will also need to print and display your free parking permit on the day.

£5 per person. (£4 for HPS and RHS members).

Saturday 25th March 2023 10 – 3pm

Yeo Valley Organic Garden, Bath Road, Blagdon BS40 7SQ.

More info – https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/come-and-visit-us/early-spring-plant-fair

South West Succulent Plant Spring Fair

This will be the first year of this brand new event taking place, entry fee is £2. The first 100 entrants will receive a ‘Goody Bag’ to encourage everyone to arrive early and enjoy all the stands & workshops open during this event.

Saturday 1 April, 9.30 – 1.30pm

Portishead Youth Centre, Portishead.

More info – https://bcss.org.uk/event/south-west-succulent-plant-spring-fair/

West Kington Nursery Spring Sale Weekend 2023

West Kington Nursery is a trade nursery, but twice a year they hold public sales to raise funds for charity – be warned, if you go you’ll probably return with a boot full of plants!  

Saturday 22nd April – 9am-5pm
Sunday 23rd April – 10am-4pm

West Kington Nurseries Ltd, West Kington, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7JQ

Find out more – http://www.wknurseries.co.uk

Tobacco Factory Plant and Gardening Market

Last but not least – the Tobacco Factory Plant and Gardening Market where we will have put SBGC stall. If your sowing new plants or dividing existing ones, please put some aside for our stall – all donations will be gratefully received. Look out for more details in the club newsletter.

Sunday 7 May, 10 – 2.30pm

Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol

Find out more – https://tobaccofactory.com/whats-on/sunday-market/