Flower Show set to flourish this summer!
THE RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park will be one of the first major outdoor events to return this summer after the lockdown is lifted.
The Royal Horticultural Society confirmed that the popular event at the Knutsford venue will be held from July 21 to July 25, with the show at Hampton Court in Surrey taking place from July 5 to July 11.
But the RHS said it was continuing to plan for different scenarios to ensure the events could go ahead safely in the large outdoor spaces where the events are held, with social distancing measures if still necessary.
It is hoping the shows will tap into the increase in interest in horticulture in 2020, which saw it handling a record number of gardening inquiries from locked-down Britons.
The events will shine a light on environmental challenges, showcase innovative gardens and host stalls selling plants, tools and other garden accessories.
Helena Pettit, RHS director of gardens and shows, said: “After months of planning and uncertainty we can’t wait to return to what we do best, putting on our famous RHS flower shows for all to enjoy.
“We have seen a huge increase in people taking up gardening and growing in the last year and so in being able to return to Hampton Court Palace and Tatton Park this summer, we hope to bring inspiration and advice for all gardeners and plant lovers as well as a muchneeded celebration of summer.”
She added: “Bringing the horticultural world together again will be significant for the industry and we are continuing to plan for different scenarios to ensure we can open our gates safely and implement social distancing measures if still necessary.
“We are lucky that both Hampton Court Palace and Tatton Park are large outdoor spaces that can be enjoyed safely by visitors and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back this summer.”