Southport Flower Show, 20th - 23rd August 2009.

Now celebrating its 80th year, the Southport Flower Show continues to be a highlight of the horticultural calendar.

This year will see a fine food offering, with local suppliers from across the North West of England offering everything from cheese, pickles and preserves to locally produced wine. Chefs will be on hand with live demonstrations to show visitors how to make the most of their ingredients.

In recognition of the increasing number of people using their garden to grow herbs, fruit and vegetables, the allotment society will be hosting a special garden with hints and tips on growing your own. Meanwhile, gardening enthusiasts can enjoy up to a million blooms that will be on display and take in the floral competition which attracts hundreds of entries each year. Visitors are invited to browse the Herboretum for advice on how herbs can play a greater part in their life, from cooking to medicinal purposes.

A honey expert will be on hand in the honey marquee with tips on how gardeners can play a part in saving endangered honeybees.

Entertainment will include live music, arena displays and appearances from some of the country’s favourite celebrity gardeners, who will be offering visitors advice on creating their own show-stopping garden.

There will of course be show gardens and celebrity guests for 2009 include Stefan Buczacki, Dairmuid Gavin and professor David Bellamy.

Southport Flower Show is at Victoria Park, Southport and you can find out more at www.southportflowershow.co.uk

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