These days there seem to be an ever increasing number of gardening shows. Each offering their own distinct and unique character. RHS Chelsea Flower Show is of course the pinnacle of such events and attracts a huge amount of media coverage. Television cameras almost rule the show though, with every leaf, petal and stone captured during the extensive coverage of this blue riband event.
For those that cannot wait to get their garden inspiration there is the altogether more relaxed, rural affair that is Malvern. Set in the foothills of the Malvern Hills – where incidentally my sister and mother in law both attend school (not at the same time I hasten to add!!). A school that I think has now amalgamated with others but was affectionately known as the ‘dump on the hump’ – I digress..
As a garden designer and someone who is passionate about seeing continued professional development, Malvern holds a golden key. In 2007, garden designer Chris Beardshaw founded his mentoring scholarship. This offers designers the opportunity of working with Chris for 12 months, which is amazing! This year the scholarship has attracted 8 garden entries under the title ‘Circus’.
It is these gardens, which sit alongside 16 Show Gardens and numerous gardening, art, craft and food stalls, that will be the focus of my visit this year. I shall also be joining VP and the patient gardener for their Meet @ Malvern blogfest!
I am also hoping to meet up with some of the keen gardeners on the Garden Network so do let me know if you are going I’d love to say hello!
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Good post, glad you will be joining us at Malvern, should be good
thanks Helen – looking forward to it!