Press Releases

BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the BBC Summer Good Food Show receive a fantastic response from visitors and exhibitors.

BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the BBC Summer Good Food Show ran alongside each other for 5 days at the NEC from the 16-20 June. The combined Shows had an impressive attendance of over 100,000 visitors.

DOORS NOW OPEN TO BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE AND THE BBC SUMMER GOOD FOOD SHOW 2010!
 
This year we’re celebrating the 18th birthday as the number one destination for hands on gardeners, so join in the fun at BBC Gardeners’ World Live!

David Domoney pushes the limits at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

“I think I’m gonna be in serious trouble for this!” Stephen Bennett – RHS Shows Director

The RHS has a long standing rule that it will never allow a gnome onto one of their show gardens. Though there have been many attempts to break this strictly enforced regulation no-one has ever pulled it off, with offenders being forced to remove their gnomes; until now...

RHS announces Show Garden Awards at BBC Gardeners' World Live 2010

BBC Gardeners' World Live opens it doors tomorrow for five days celebrating the enjoyment of gardens, plants and horticulture. From Wednesday 16 – Sunday 20 June, the NEC will become the number one destination for hands-on gardeners looking for great ideas, inspiration and new plants from award-winning designers, nurseries and specialists.

World Cup Fever Comes to the NEC this June

As World Cup fever hits the nation visitors to BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC, Birmingham from 16-20 June will be getting into the spirit of things with a football themed garden, beautiful South African plants and top ideas for entertaining friends and family in your garden this summer!

PRESS RELEASE

February 2010

See all your favourite TV gardeners at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

BBC Gardeners’ World Live and the BBC Summer Good Food Show offer a fantastic day out for groups, and with tickets giving entry to both shows there really is something for everyone to enjoy.

This year BBC Gardeners' World Live offers you more access to the Gardeners World TV presenters than ever before with live filming and at least 3 show features where they'll be appearing.

PRESS RELEASE

Make your Father’s Day on Sunday 20th June

Not sure what to get your Dad for Fathers Day?  Why not treat him to a fantastic day out at BBC Gardeners' World Live, which returns to the NEC Birmingham from 16-20 June 2010.

Novice or Expert?

PRESS RELEASE

January 2010

Tickets now on sale for BBC Gardeners’ World Live 

A host of big name gardeners will be dispensing expert advice at this years’ BBC Gardeners’ World Live at The NEC Birmingham from 16-20 June 2010, which will be celebrating the great outdoors and helping you make the most of your garden this summer.

Press Release

January 2010

Treat your mum to a great day out!

A perfect way to show your mum how special she is - treat her to tickets for a VIP day out at BBC Gardeners' World Live, which will be returning to the NEC Birmingham from 16-20 June 2010. Included in the ticket price is entry to the BBC Summer Good Food Show. 

Favourites with the ladies….

Alan Titchmarsh, Monty Don, Toby Buckland, John Craven and James Martin are just some of the top celebrity gardeners and chefs taking part in the Show.

Guide Dogs at Gardeners’ World 2010!



The Guide Dogs Garden is a garden with a message.  It has been commissioned to draw attention to outdoor hazards  both in the garden and on a typical street  that while harmless for sighted people can make mobility difficult, if not impossible, for the blind and partially sighted. 



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NEWS RELEASE

JUNE 2010

Popular BBC Gardeners’ World Live show to get a touch of Frost!

 
AWARD-WINNING garden designer Adam Frost is making his mark on one of the UK’s largest crowd-pulling interactive horticultural shows – with his latest creation playing a central role.

Double-gold RHS Chelsea Flower Shower medallist Adam – who lives in Stamford, Lincolnshire – has designed one of the main attractions at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Live show.

Take a look at Wolsey men's and womenswear this season

Wolsey are British and proud of it! For this event, Wolsey is delving into its illustrious Great British past with a menswear collection which has rugged charm and sporty sophistication in abundance. Sprinkled with heritage references and vintage branding, it signifies the beginning of a new chapter to add to Wolsey’s rich history.

11th May 2010
MEDIA RELEASE

GIRL GUIDES RECEIVE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR CENTENARY GARDEN

There has been overwhelming support from businesses and organisations who have eagerly stepped forward to support Girlguiding Staffordshire’s centenary garden.

Cranswick Pet Products have extended their innovative Nature’s Feast wild bird care range to include the all NEW ‘Finches Favourite’ food.

A superb high energy food, suitable for a range of feeders, this fantastic new mix has been specially formulated to include a perfect balance of our feathered friend’s best loved seeds: Nyjer Seeds, Chopped Sunflower Hearts and Red Millet.

Grant's Whisky

Love music but have no time to unwind? Join the club with Jonathan Ansell

Classical music star Jonathan Ansell and Classic FM DJ Simon Bates have joined forces to launch the classical music arm of Grant’s After Hours Club – the new, free-to-join club that gives members richer, deeper experiences.

Grant's Whisky

Dads are more than just a taxi service - give them a chance to unwind

Dads drive more than 2,000 miles a year – just ferrying their kids around, it was revealed yesterday.

Press Release 01 March 2010 

Green-fingered students to tell the story of Alice in Biodiversity Land

Pupils from some of the senior schools in Solihull will be working with Solihull Council to design and build a special garden for this year’s Gardener’s World live show at the National Exhibition Centre.

Oxford College of Garden Design

Class of 2009 Excel – 3 Students are Awarded Prestigious Accolades from the Royal Horticultural Society and the Society of Garden Designers

Melissa Jolly from Henley-on-Thames has just been announced as one of the winners of the National Savings & Investments (NS&I) Growing Gardens Today competition.  Melissa’s garden design has been chosen to be built at BBC Gardeners’ World Live, in association with the RHS, to be held in June at NEC Birmingham. 

Haddonstone shows latest designs at BBC Gardeners’ World 2010

Haddonstone – the UK’s leading manufacturer of fine cast stone garden ornaments – will be exhibiting its latest designs at the BBC Gardeners’ World exhibition!

Haddonstone will be exhibiting its new range of Pet Memorials. Exceptionally crafted, yet unobtrusive, each design provides both a beautiful ornament and a discreet receptacle for a cherished pet’s cremated remains.

NS&I announces Winners of Growing Gardens Today Competition

17 February 2010

NS&I IDENTIFIES NEW HORTICULTURAL TALENT THROUGH ITS GROWING GARDENS TODAY COMPETITION

• Winners of NS&I Growing Gardens Today competition from Reading, Devon and North Yorkshire

• The competition celebrates its third year with a record number of entries from garden design enthusiasts

W ROBINSON & SON (SEEDS & PLANTS) Ltd is celebrating its 150th anniversary at BBC Gardeners' World Live

THE HOME OF THE MAMMOTH ONION
Established and Family owned since 1860.
www.mammothonion.co.uk

150 YEARS AND 5 GENERATIONS OF VEGETABLE CULTIVATION

BBSRC at BBC Gardeners’ World Live

Wednesday 16 – Sunday 20 June 2010

NEC Birmingham

Marketing/media briefing

Are your perfect roses covered in aphids? Have your efforts to grow potatoes been spoiled by blight? Why can’t you stop the incessant attacks from slugs?