Up to 30,000 visitors ate expected at Newby Hall over the next three days for the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show.
The spring and autumn shows, organised by the North of England Horticultural Society, are among the most highly anticipated events on the gardening calendar.
Visitors to Newby, which is between Ripon and Boroughbridge, will see Britain’s biggest display of autumnal blooms and fresh produce.
This year sees the return of the National Vegetable Society’s national championships, which includes a giant vegetable contest.
There will also be talks and demonstrations across three live stages
Show director Nick Smith said:
“We love having the autumn flower show here at Newby Hall, it truly is an inspiring and beautiful location to celebrate and promote the very best in horticulture.
“This year we have such an incredible line-up of exhibitors, installations, and an exciting programme of live stage action, that we can’t wait to get things underway.”
The first day of the show coincides with what would have been Agatha Christie’s 132nd birthday and to mark the occasion, floral displays inspired by the Queen of Crime have been created.
Talented florists including celebrity floral designer Jonathan Moseley and award-winning Harrogate florist Helen James have created floral installations depicting book titles inspired by crime writing greats as part of the Blooms of Deception display.
Admission to the show includes access to Newby’s gardens and children’s adventure playground.
For further details, and to buy tickets, click here.
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