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Apr 2022
Harrogate Flower Show will celebrate the mental health benefits of gardening
The mental health benefits of gardening are being celebrated at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show which starts tomorrow.
Designers from across the country will be creating a flash of floral inspiration aimed at showcasing the country's growing connection with plants and flowers.
The four-day event at the Great Yorkshire Showground will feature ‘Grow Your Home’, a colourful installation created by floral stylists from Leeds-based Leafy Couture.
The display, featuring hundreds of blooms around a central courtyard setting, offers visitors a glimpse of the joys which flowers can bring, which was particularly highlighted during the pandemic.
Show director Nick Smith said:
Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) has chosen the flower show to launch its latest campaign - 'A Floral Summer of Celebration'.
Between July 15 and August 12, the town centre will be home to a floral trail featuring 10 unique displays, floral-themed shop windows and events starring key speakers from the world of gardening.
Pictured at their art deco-themed flower show stand: From left, Harrogate BID Chair Sara Ferguson, BID manager Matthew Chapman, Blameys florist Fran Addis, BID business and marketing executive Bethany Allen, Blameys owner Ruth Fisher and BID business liaison officer Jo Caswell.
This will be in addition to dozens of hanging baskets outside town centre businesses, the numerous flower beds maintained by Harrogate Borough Council, more than 200 barrier baskets funded by Harrogate BID and some specially commissioned floral street art.
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Matthew Chapman, Harrogate BID manager, said:
Featuring show garden features, plant nursery displays and floral art, the show will include plenty of colour, style and inspiration.
Local charities will also be showcasing their work, including Jennyruth Workshops in Ripon and Horticap in Harrogate.
This year the programme of live entertainment includes talks and demos across four stages.
A new show, 'Human Gardener' will offer a series of fun and engaging sofa conversations with the people behind the plants - from bee inspectors to fungi fanatics.
Over on the Gardener’s Kitchen stage, TV cook and chef consultant Stephanie Moon will create dishes from veg patch produce, with the help of grow-your-own guru Martin Walker.
Meanwhile, the GROW! Live team will provide answers to gardening questions, whilst the CREATE! Floral stage will host celebrity floral designer Jonathan Moseley.
Thousands of garden products, handmade crafts, gifts and specialist foods will also be on offer.
Tickets
Pre-booked tickets with a £3 saving on gate prices are available online until midnight tonight.
Thursday to Saturday tickets are £20.50 online, £23.50 on the gate.
Sunday tickets are £18 online, £21 on the gate.
Children under 16 are free when accompanied by an adult. General car parking is free.
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