The Retreat Designed by Marc Buirski The retreat is a garden for a school, where the children and staff can take a moment to catch their breath and be immersed in nature. We have taken inspiration from the local woodland, to bring an element of the peace which can be found there, into the school.Once the show is complete, this garden will be taken down and planted on the school grounds. /*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} With thanks to garden suppliers:

A Forest of Calm Designed by Leigh Johnstone & Lily Clarke Beyond our back gardens there are incredible natural landscapes waiting for us to escape into, forests of calm that can inspire, restore and help us heal.With mental illness accounting for 23 per cent of all ill-health in England, our National Parks can play an important role in helping to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the nation.A Forest of Calm seeks to capture the beauty of the New Forest National Park. The garden features a native woodland edge, a place of enjoyment and adventure, which opens out onto the iconic heathland landscape that humans and animals share together, including the famous New Forest pony. The garden was created using the ideas and experiences of New Forest residents, many of whom have been affected by poor mental health, in the hope that it encourages more of us to get out into nature. With thanks to garden suppliers:

Join a NEW floristry workshop at the Spring Fair! Learn how to arrange seasonal garden flowers in a beautiful bouquet In this hands on workshop lead by expert, Kim O’Brien (@dahliafarmerama), you’ll learn how to arrange spring flowers from your garden, including daffodils, tulips and other splendid stems.* You’ll pick up a new skill AND have a beautiful bouquet to take home!Times: 30 minutes, at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm. Early Bird rates: Secure the introductory £10 rate before 16 February 2024* (Spring Fair ticket also required). To Book: Select your Spring Fair tickets and then add a Workshop to your booking. Or, if you’ve already booked tickets, you can add a workshop by heading straight to the ‘Extras‘ section’. SECURE YOUR place NOW *£10 early bird rate valid until 23:59 16 February 2024, £12 from 17 February 2024. Flowers for bouquets will depend on availability – not all types may be available in all sessions.

Hotels and accommodation With the Fair taking place just before the early May Bank Holiday, why not put your feet up and make a weekend of your visit? Explore the options below from our partner HotelMaps to discover accommodation nearby.This is an affiliate link, meaning we will earn a small commission on purchases made via this link, at no additional cost to you.

Discover the world of tractors & engines This year, the Spring Fair will be hosting a display of vintage tractors, exhibited by The New Forest Tractor and Engine Club (NFTEC)They are a group of likeminded enthusiasts who enjoy Vintage and Classic Agricultural machinery, vehicles and equipment.Along with the membership, supports and promotes the restoration and preservation of vintage and classic agricultural machinery, vehicles and equipment. 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Not all those who wander are lost Designed by Minstead Trust This Beautiful Border is based on the quote below written by J.R.R. Tolkien:‘All that is gold does not glitter,Not all those who wander are lost:The old that is strong does not wither.Deep roots are not reached by the frost.’Make sure to visit the Border at the Fair to see the garden bloom into life this spring. With thanks to Explore the Beautiful Borders that came to the Show Discover who was on the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Stage

Maggie's Sanctuary Designed by Sparsholt College’s Garden Design Advanced Award Group Sanctuary reflects the deliberate and permanent dialogue that exists between the centre’s interior and exterior. With the lines very much blurred, the design emulates the striking bold linear architecture through a three-sided structure that wraps round a hidden, secluded oasis. Vistas of various shapes and sizes entice the onlooker to navigate the structure with intrigue and curiosity.Its inception highlights the fundamental practice that Maggie’s plays in supporting cancer patients and their loved ones. Offering a sense of stability and calm, sanctuary defines that important escape and place of refuge in a time of crisis and uncertainty. Planting inspired by neighbouring New Forest dresses the exhibit in striking tones associated with the charity. With thanks to Explore the other Beautiful Borders that came to the Fair Discover who was on the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Stage

Waves Designed by Sparsholt College’s Garden Design Advanced Award Group ‘Waves’ takes you on a plant filled journey illustrating the vital role the Maggie’s Centres Southampton plays in supporting those affected by a cancer diagnosis.Maggie Keswick Jencks had an interest in Taoist waves of energy moving through the landscape. Our Taoist chalk wave moves through three garden spaces and represents fluctuating waves of energy and emotion.Starting with planting of restrained colour and form, the wave then rests at a central water feature and a planting of green and white, a quiet regenerative escape. The path then widens again surrounded by harmonising planting that celebrates the beauty and energy of nature. With thanks to Explore the other Beautiful Borders that came to the Fair Discover who was on the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Stage

The Boaz Border Designed by Andy Brooks, The Boaz Project Our gardens at Boaz are a place where our members come to work and forget the troubles of the world through the benefits of therapeutic horticulture. Our border is designed to give an insight into the activities and plants our members encounter, while staff and volunteers work alongside them. A place where stories are told, jokes are shared and where many a smile brightens up the cloudiest of days in our field of dreams.The Boaz Project is an inclusive, farm-based charity set up to provide a brighter future for people with learning disabilities and autism. With thanks to Explore the other Beautiful Borders that came to the Show Discover who was on the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Stage

Cookery demos in the Palace House Kitchen Head to the historic Victorian Kitchen in Palace House and be inspired by live demos with professional chefs, hosted by Chris Bavin and featuring fresh local produce that’ll leave you with plenty of ideas for your next meal.Discover more demos from chefs and gardeners at the Get Growing Stage! /*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 */ .elementor-accordion{text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item{border:1px solid #d5d8dc}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item+.elementor-accordion-item{border-top:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{margin:0;padding:15px 20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{display:inline-block;width:1.5em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-opened,.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{display:none;padding:15px 20px;border-top:1px solid #d5d8dc}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px 15px}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{width:1.2em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{padding:7px 15px}}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-accordion,.e-con>.elementor-widget-accordion{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)} Friday 3 May 11.00am – Luke Holder, Lime Wood 12.00pm – THE PIG: Simple dessert recipes from our Kitchen Garden with Kelvin Mullins, Group Pastry Chef & Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener 1.00pm – THE PIG: Garden Cocktails with Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener & Sam Vesey, Group Bar Manager  3.00pm – Luke Holder, Lime Wood  Saturday 4 May 11.00am – Luke Holder, Lime Wood 12.00pm – 1.00pm – Luke Holder, Lime Wood 3.00pm –  Sunday 5 May 11.00am – Session to be announced12.00pm – THE PIG: Simple dessert recipes from our Kitchen Garden with Kelvin Mullins, Group Pastry Chef & Alex Coutts, Kitchen Gardener 1.00pm – THE PIG: Recipes from our Kitchen Garden with Kelvin Mullins, Group Pastry Chef & Alex Coutts , Group Head Kitchen Gardener3.00pm – Session to be announced