Flower power

It’s ‘blooming’ marvellous to report that several flower shows have now confirmed events for 2021. Here are five dates to add to your diary:

National Flower Show

21-23 May, Hylands House CM2 8WQ

› hylandsestate.co.uk

Blenheim Palace Flower Show

25-27 June, Blenheim Palace OX20 1PP

› blenheimflowershow.co.uk

Norfolk Garden Show

16-18 July, Norfolk Showground NR5 0TT

› norfolkgardenshow.co.uk

Newbury Garden Show

31 July - 1 August, Newbury Showground RG18 9QZ

› aztecevents.co.uk/garden-shows

Newark Garden Show

3-5 September, Newark

Showground NG24 2NY

› newarkgardenshow.co.uk