News and Events RHS Flower Shows . Reduced price tickets are available for RHS members to all RHS shows but tickets must be booked in advance. Click on the show links for further information. Members are not charged a booking fee for tickets purchased except for advanced tickets to the Malvern shows. RHS Spring Flower Show, Cardiff Venue: Bute Park, Cardiff Date: 22 - 24 April 2005 Time: 10am - 5.30pm Friday & Saturday; 10am - 4.30pm Sunday Following the success of the RHS Plant Roadshow in Bournemouth and Torquay as part of the RHS programme to offer a range of events throughout the UK, the Society is pleased to introduce a new show to Cardiff. Enjoy horticultural displays from some of the UK’s leading specialist nurseries. Seek inspiration and explore new, unusual, quality plant varieties to buy and to add colour and interest to your own garden. Or take advantage of this opportunity to bring along your own plants and quiz the RHS experts who will be on hand to offer recommendations and advice on all your horticultural and gardening needs. There will be a good representation of Welsh nurseries in the floral marquee and good daffodil exhibits. Local adults and children will be entering into a daffodil competition organised by Cardiff City Council, with help from RHS. RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park 2005 Set in over 20 acres of magnificent parkland, this RHS flower show offers a wealth a gardening opportunities for all gardeners. With an exclusive mix of design ideas, horticultural excellence and great shopping, the show includes enticing marquees featuring glorious floral displays from RHS award winning specialist nurseries, gardening societies and organisations. The RHS National Flowerbed competition, the Plant Plaza and the Country Living Magazine Pavilion showcasing all the very best arts, crafts and local produce makes this one of the biggest and best events in the gardening calendar. Venue: Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire Date: 20 - 24 July Members' rates (in advance only) 10am - 7pm* Wednesday 20 (RHS members only) £21 Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 £15 Public rates Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 £20 on the day BUT £18 if booked in advance - SAVE £2 Child aged 5 - 15 ** £5 Child under 5 Free * The show closes at 5pm on Sunday, 24 July. The sale of display plants starts at 4pm. ** Children aged 5-15 £21 on Wednesday, 20 July. Please note: if tickets are not purchased in advance, members must pay public rate. Advance tickets must be booked 48 hours prior to the event. Booking information RHS members can enjoy the show on the RHS Preview Day (20 July) when visitor numbers are restricted (these include, in limited numbers, visitors from major promoters/sponsors). Alternatively, visit on a public day (21 - 24 July) and take advantage of privilege priced tickets. All members’ rate tickets must be booked at least 48 hours in advance. Members may buy up to four tickets at members’ rates; any additional tickets may be purchased at public rates for Thursday - Sunday. Non-RHS members will also be able to make a saving if tickets are booked in advance. Tickets go on sale 24 January 2005. Using the 24-hour booking hotline or RHS website ensures your ticket booking is confirmed instantly. Further details and a form for postal bookings will be sent with The Garden in April. Online booking You can also buy tickets online from Keith Prowse Ticketing - our Flower Show Ticketing Company. To buy your tickets now click here And while you're there, why not order a Show Catalogue so you can plan your visit to the show in advance. Show catalogue The official show catalogue is a great way to plan your day - so why not buy one when you order your tickets online? Conditions Attendants cannot be provided, but one companion is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or other person whose disability necessitates a carer. Only guide or hearing dogs admitted. Ample car parking surrounds the showground; there is no charge for parking. Full travel and show information will be sent with tickets. Re-admission is possible on the day of your visit. Members are allowed re-admission for the sell-off after 4pm on Sunday, 24 July on production of a valid membership card or goods receipt/ticket stub. Please note that this event takes place on open grounds and is subject to varying weather and ground conditions. We therefore strongly advise you to check the weather forecast before you come and dress accordingly. Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2005 Venue: Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey Date: 5 - 10 July Tickets are now on sale Charity Gala Preview For information on the Show's Charity Gala Preview on Monday, 4 July - including how to book tickets - click here The enchanting Hampton Court Palace and surrounding parkland provide an idyllic setting for the world’s largest horticultural show. This spectacular gardening event features an exciting range of flowers, plants, gardening accessories and gifts, giving you the opportunity to browse, buy and discover superb landscaped show and water gardens bursting with inspirational ideas for your garden. With displays from over 150 specialist nurseries from around the country and one of the greatest annual gatherings of roses in full bloom in the world, this flower show guarantees a glorious summer’s day out for everyone. Chelsea Flower Show 2005 Venue: Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3 Date: 24 - 28 May Tickets are now on sale New for 2005 - Saturday opening Chelsea Flower Show has been extended for an extra day. During May the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea come alive with the sights and smells of the finest collections of flowers in the world. Nothing compares to the show gardens, each one created with attention to detail by some of the world’s leading garden designers. Their ideas will provide you with lasting memories and endless inspiration whatever your budget. The smaller courtyard, chic and city gardens will inspire you with ideas that can fit into any sized plot. The Great Pavilion will host thousands of fabulous flowers including new plants that have never been seen before. And not forgetting the vast array of horticultural sundries, floral art demonstrations and the lifelong learning exhibits which all together make visiting Chelsea Flower Show a special occasion. Visit the show and see the latest and greatest in gardening ideas and experience the wonder of the world’s most famous flower show. Hampton Court Palace Flower Show charity Gala Preview A Midsummer’s Eve with champagne, entertainment and the very best in horticulture Whether treating yourself to a wonderful evening out or celebrating with friends and guests in style, the Gala Preview of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the perfect occasion Enjoy exclusive access to the world's largest annual flower show and savour stunning gardens and floral masterpieces in comfort and style. Unwind by the Long Water with a glass of champagne and allow the wandering musicians and dancers to entertain you. Choose to picnic or dine in one of our fine restaurants. The evening ends with a floodlit musical finale, followed by a breath-taking firework display over the Royal Palace. The launch of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show - the perfect way to spend a summer evening… BBC Gardeners' World Live 15 - 19 June 2005 NEC, Birmingham Opening times: 9am - 6pm BBC Gardeners' World Live is the perfect show for garden lovers of all ages and levels of experience, combining excellent shopping for new and unique plants, inspirational show gardens and the chance to see BBC gardening experts in action on live stages. The RHS Floral Marquee is at the heart of the show, and together with the Plant Mall features over 130 of the UK’s top nurseries, all offering an exciting range of plants for sale, including new and unusual cultivars. Specialist societies and National Plant Collection holders also offer outstanding displays, in addition to daily talks on planting and cultivation. To make shopping even easier you can now store your purchases in the Plant And Product Crèche and pick them up by car when you are ready to leave. Enjoy the splendour of over 35 show gardens and open-air restaurants in the extensively landscaped outdoor areas, while indoors you can savour more features, gardens, theatres and shopping whatever the weather. NEW for 2005 Be the first to enjoy the very best of BBC Gardeners’ World Live on the special Press and Preview Day. Strictly limited tickets make this day more comfortable and allow you to get to the new plants first. Also don’t miss the BBC Gardeners’ World TV team filming the show for broadcast that Friday evening. Editor : Bengi Demirkan - L.A.- University of Greenwich/LONDON