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This is the year of our 1ooth Spring Flower Show

PRESS RELEASE

The schedule for the 100^th Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show has just been published and, with 156 competitive classes to enter, gardeners throughout the county are being invited to get their applications in.

 

 

 

 

The classes cover ten different categories:  trees and shrubs, magnolias, camellias, rhododendrons, herbaceous and bulbs, pot plants, alpines, floral art, photography and children’s competitions.  Some of the awards are especially for novices and owners of smaller gardens and competitors do not need to be CGS members.

 

Taking place at the Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel on Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April, the 100^th show promises to be the best ever with trade exhibitors from all over the UK,  show gardens, more than 100 specialist growers and judges who are experts in their fields.  As a special treat for younger visitors, CBeebies Mr Bloom will also be attending on the Sunday.

 

“With the mild winter we’ve had so far, many gardeners are finding plants coming into bloom much earlier than usual – quite the opposite of the last couple of years,” said Show Director Debbie Evans.  “This should give us an opportunity to see some of the later flowering varieties of many plants at the 2012 event, particularly in the Magnolia, Rhododendron and Herbaceous sections

“We always need help setting up and running the show and this year is no exception so I’d be delighted to hear from anyone interested in becoming a volunteer.  I can promise great fun in a beautiful setting.”

The show is open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 31 March and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 1 April.  Advance tickets for non-CGS members cost £6 per adult, under 16s go in free.  Competition entry forms can be obtained from Rosemary Wakeham on 01566 773106 or email entries@cornwallflowershow.co.uk  To discuss volunteering, contact Debbie Evans on 01209 714488 or email showdirector@cornwallflowershow.co.uk

Media enquiries:  Sue Bradbury PR Tel: 01872 863863 E: sue@suebradburypr.com

Select the Gallery to see selection of photos from the 2011 Show.

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