Are Master Gardeners and readers aware of the Edible Garden Show at Stoneleigh Park Warwickshire 16-18 March? For full details of the show go to http://www.theediblegardenshow.co.uk – it is a bigger show this year and I don’t think anyone will be disappointed. Last year was the first one and was very good covering all things from livestock to seeds to equipment to plants and fertilisers. This year it costs £15 + booking fee £1.50. Ticket hotline 0844 338 8001. Also Garden Organic is displaying see the list of show exhibitors on the above website.

Nearer to home is The Newark & Notts Garden Show at the Newark Showground Winthorpe airfield at the junction of the A46/A17/A1. The show will be held between 20-22 April. It is a complete gardening show covering both flowers and vegetables. There will be Sales of plants and gardening equipment together with Demonstrations, Tips and Gardening advice from various gardening specialists. For further details visit http://www.aztecevents.co.uk/newarkgardenshow_home.htm tickets cost £6.50 on the gate but £5.00 if bought on-line.