Plant fairs and garden clubs

In the darkest depths of winter on a dull and dreary evening I was dreaming of plant fairs and garden shows that seemed like a distant memory.

Spring is on its way and so is the start of horticulture fairs season. Here's a list of plant fairs and garden clubs here in Nottinghamshire. If you know of more Notts fairs or clubs that aren't listed here, let me know and I'll include them here.

Please do check these events with the organisers before you go along, just in case any of the details have changed.

Plant Fairs & Garden Shows

February

Felley Priory - Snowdrops throughout February
Felley Priory Gardens  Nottinghamshire NG16 5FJ
See the website for prices, dates and opening times

Snowdrops at Hodsock Priory
4th February to 4th March
Hodsock Priory, Blyth, Nr Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 0TY
See the website for prices, dates and opening times

March

Spring Plant Fair – Holme Pierrepont
25th March, 11am to 4pm.
£3 entry fee
Holme Pierrepont Hall, Holme Pierrepont. Nottingham  NG12 2LD

West Bridgford Plant Fair
31st March, 9am to 4pm. Free entry
Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5GR

April

Felley Priory - Daffodil Sunday
15th April. £4 entry fee (in aid of NGS)
Daffodil orchard and plant fair
Felley Priory Gardens  Nottinghamshire NG16 5FJ

The Newark & Notts Garden Show
20th, 21st & 22nd April.
£6 entry fee (£2 for children)
Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY

Nottingham in Bloom Launch
21st April
Old Market Square, Nottingham City Centre

West Bridgford Plant Fair
21st April, 9am to 4pm. Free entry
Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5GR

May

Newark & Nottinghamshire County Show
Not strictly a horticultural show but does usually have plant stalls
12th & 13th May, 9am - 6pm.
Prices from £8 - £16
Newark Showground, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY

Behind the Scenes of Nottingham in Bloom
12th May
Woodthorpe Nursery

Fascination of Plants Day
18th May
Events around the world, including Nottinghamshire. Contact the Notts organiser for details (University of Nottingham).

West Bridgford Plant Fair
19th May, 9am to 4pm. Free entry
Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5GR

Doddington Hall Plant Fair
20th May 11am to 4pm. £4 entry fee
Doddington Hall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU

June

Rare Plant Fair at Felley Priory
3rd June, 11am-4pm. £4 entry fee
Felley Priory Gardens  Nottinghamshire NG16 5FJ

Rufford Country Park Garden Show
10th June, 10am to 4pm.
Free entry but £3 car park fee
Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DF

West Bridgford Plant Fair
16th June, 9am to 4pm. Free entry
Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5GR

July

Nottingham Cottage Garden Society Plant Sale
Sunday 15th July, 11am to 4pm.
£4.00 entry fee
Felley Priory Gardens underwood Nottinghamshire NG16 5FJ

West Bridgford Plant Fair
21st July, 9am to 4pm. Free entry
Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5GR

August

West Bridgford Plant Fair
18th August, 9am to 4pm. Free entry
Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5GR

September

West Bridgford Plant Fair
15th September, 9am to 4pm.
Free entry
Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5GR

Open Gardens for NGS

There are many open gardens for the National Garden Scheme from spring to autumn.
Find the Nottinghamshire NGS Open Gardens at the main website.

Gardening Groups & Clubs

Nottinghamshire Cottage Garden Society

Nottingham Alpine Garden Society

Hardy Plant Society, Nottingham Group

Nottingham Organic Gardeners

Porchester garden club (Mapperley)

West Bridgford & Rushcliffe Horticultural Society

Long Eaton Horticultural Society

Lowdham Horticultural Society

Scrooby Garden Club

Cropwell Bishop Gardening Club

Winthorpe Garden Club

Dig In Stapleford

I can't guarantee that all of the details are correct so please make sure you double-check with the organisers before you attend any events or groups. Enjoy!