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Overseas Garden Events
RHS Spring Gardening Show, Malvern, UK
7 - 10 May 2009, Malvern Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, UK
Floral marquee jammed with displays, over 500 horticultural stands, shopw gardens and demonstrations
Entrance (non-members) GBP28.00 adults - GBP13.50 pp in groups (prices vary by day) advance purchase only for 7th - see website for details; Hours 9.00am - 6.00pm; Contact +44 (0)1684 584900 or www.threecounties.co.uk ;
For more information Tel +44 (0)20 7649 1885; Email info@threecounties.co.uk
Website www.threecounties.co.uk
Les Journées des Plantes de Courson, France
15 - 17 May 2009, Domaine Courson, Courson Monteloup, France
A wonderful show just outside Paris, with 250 exhibitors from France, Belgium, Holland, Italy, UK and selling direct from their stands on all days. Loads of unusual plants, specialists nurseries and national collections; a selection of outstanding garden sundries.Theme for the Spring Show, 'Plants for shade' so important for town gardeners or courtyards. See our Review of the May 2001 show.
Open: 15th 2.00 pm - 7.00 pm ,16-17th 10.00am - 7.00pm; Tickets available at the gate
Contact: Domaine de Courson, 91680 Courson-Monteloup, France; Tel. +33 (0) 1 64 58 90 12, Fax +33 (0) 1 64 58 97 00
Web site www.domaine-de-courson.fr
RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London, UK
19 to 23 May, 2009 Royal Hospital Grounds, Chelsea, London SW3, United Kingdom
The premiere garden show - impressive displays by specialist nurseries and societies, the famous display gardens as well as courtyards designed by students and garden societies; plus plenty of retail opportunity.
See our Review of the 2002 Show
Open 8.00am - 8.00pm 19th-22nd, 8.00am-5.30pm 23rd (members only on 19th & 20th); Entrance (non-members) GBP43.00 (full day) GBP24.00 (afternoon) GBP18.50 (evening)
Tickets available from late 2008 Contact for Bookings Tel +44 (0)844 209 1810; Show Information Tel +44 (0)844 209 0353
Website www.rhs.org.uk
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