2010 Garden Centre Events
A month-by-month guide to free, informative and fun events taking place this year at your local garden centre
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March
Successful Orchid Growing
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th
Join us for a weekend dedicated to orchids and pick up tips on choosing, growing and caring for these exotic and beautiful plants.
Orchids are an ideal gift for Mother’s Day.
March
Grow Your Own Potatoes
Saturday 20th until Sunday 28th
Find out more about the humble but delicious potato; the different varieties, their flavours, cropping times and most importantly, how to grow them
April
Grow Your Own Month
Throughout April
Every weekend in April we’ll be providing free expert advice on how to grow your own fruits and vegetables.
May
British Tomato Week
Monday 17th until Sunday 23rd
Learn how to grow your own sweet, juicy tomatoes. You don’t need a large garden or even an greenhouse; they grow perfectly well in pots or hanging baskets
June
National Insect Week
Monday 21st until Sunday 27th
Come and join us to find out how to encourage insects and other wildlife into your garden. Bees especially are in real danger - learn how to help them.
October
Harvest Festival
Sunday 2nd & Sunday 3rd
Come and join us to celebrate Harvest Festival and the joys of Grow Your Own; there will be seasonal fun for everyone of every age.
October
RSPB Feed The Birds Day
Monday 18th until Sunday 31st
Join us as we help raise awareness of the RSPB’s Feed the Birds Day. Find out how to attract wild birds into your garden and pick up tips on how to feed and look after our feathered friends.