RHS Garden Bridgewater has a great programme of garden-themed events for visitors to enjoy this spring and summer.
The Spring Plant Fair returns on 5 and 6 April. Organised in collaboration with Plant Heritage North West, the fair will feature a wide array of northern nurseries, offering unique and stunning plants. Visitors can enjoy a variety of talks and demonstrations to help them prepare their garden for the season ahead.
For the early May Bank Holiday weekend, explore beautiful bonsai displays presented by the Manchester Bonsai Society and join talks and practical demonstrations about bonsai care by the experts.
The weekend garden events continue through the summer, including:
Pelargonium and Geranium Society Show: Saturday 21 June
Sweet Pea Society Show: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July
Summer Bulbs Weekend: Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August
Cactus and Succulent Show: Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August
All events are free for RHS Members and included with garden admission for non-members. Book garden tickets via the RHS Bridgewater website.
For garden lovers who’d like to grow their knowledge, the RHS Bridgewater team will be offering free Gardening Advice talks every month, suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Talks take place on Wednesdays at 3pm:
Wisteria Wisdom: 23 April
Secrets of Cacti and Succulent Success: 21 May
Roses: Roots, Resilience, and Regrowth: 25 June
Mastering the Magic of Japanese Maples: 23 July
Horsetail and Ivy: Pioneers of Persistence: 27 August
Fascinating Fronds: Hardy Ferns: 24 September
Visit rhs.org.uk/bridgewaterwhatson to find the latest information.
