BBC Gardeners' World Live June 12, 2013

What a line up for BBC Gardeners’ World Live, NEC, Birmingham, 12-16 June, 2013

BBC Gardeners’ World Live featuring The RHS Flower Show Birmingham is promising to be one of the best days out this summer with expert advice, hundreds of exhibitors and of course demonstrations from members of the Gardeners’ World team. The initial line up, announced by organisers today, includes some of the nation’s favourite gardening stars and top designers including Monty Don, Diarmuid Gavin, Cleve West, James Alexander-Sinclair and many more!
Diarmuid Gavin says... “I haven’t been to BBC Gardeners’ World Live in years and I’m so excited to be returning for their 21st Birthday! The RHS Flower Show Birmingham is going to be absolutely brilliant with over 100 nurseries in the RHS Floral Marquee and an estimated 40 Gardens. Plus you’ll have direct access to me and to other garden designers, experts from Gardeners’ World Magazine, TV programme and The RHS. On top of this there will be over 400 stands to shop until you drop and of course free entry to the BBC Good Food Show Summer!”
NEW for this year
The Kitchen Garden
From Plot to Plate, this brand new stage will hold demonstrations on the best ways in which to grow your own fruit and veg from some of Britain’s best known gardening experts. Then see top chefs from the BBC Good Food Show Summer demonstrate how to turn your harvest into fine dining.
Potting Benches
Nursery professionals will be on hand to give direct advice on growing and caring for your plants.
Flower Box
Head to The Flower Box to pick up inspiration for your own displays. For keen florists and amateurs alike The Flower Box will host demonstrations, floristry displays and more.
All your favourites return
BBC Gardeners World Theatre, hosted by James Alexander-Sinclair
See your favourite stars from the TV series and the magazine live on stage including Monty Don, and Carol Klein. Plus a host of other guests including David Domoney and Toby Buckland give tips and advice on what to do with your garden this summer.
RHS Floral Marquee and RHS Plant Village
With over 100 specialist nurseries this is the place to meet the knowledgeable nursery men and women and discover their top plants for your gardens this summer.
RHS Show Gardens
The RHS Show Gardens bring to life a collection of gardens from internationally recognised designers and new upcoming talent in the garden design world. Each garden, with its own unique theme and design will inspire visitors with top ideas for transforming their own outdoor space.
Edible Patches
This is the perfect place for any keen gardener with small space and big plans! Challenged to create an edible garden design within a 3x3m space, students, allotment growers and imaginative gardeners are given a fantastic chance to experience the design, plan and build of a horticultural exhibit on a smaller scale.
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Notes to Editors
Entry to the BBC Good Food Show Summer is included in the ticket price.
For more information on features, interviews, recipes and competitions please contact:
Ginny Braynsmith
Tel: 020 8267 8310
ginny.braynsmith@haymarket.com
Booking information
BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Call 0844 581 1340 or book online at bbcgardenersworldlive.com
Advance adult ticket prices start at £19.75
£2 concession for over 65s applies
The NEC charges £10 for parking, payable on the day.
£1.75 booking fee per ticket applies.
No animals admitted to the show except for registered assistance or guide dogs.
One person admitted free of charge per wheelchair user or person whose disability necessitates a carer.
Tickets are sold subject to terms and conditions and are non-transferable and non-refundable. Children under 6 (0-5yrs) are free of charge but do need a ticket to get into the show. If booking online select child ticket from the dropdown menu, or if booking over the telephone, please ask for a free child ticket.
On Saturday and Sunday, any paying adult can bring up to two children under 18 to the show for FREE! (Children under 6 years get free admission into the show each day). If you are attending the BBC Good Food Show Summer a child Supertheatre seat must be purchased - Standard seats cost £3 and Gold seats £5 (subject to availability).

BBC Good Food Shows are a joint venture between BBC Worldwide and Haymarket Exhibitions.
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