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The Alpine Garden Society (AGS)’s first Early Spring Show and Plant Fair last year at Chelmsford City Racecourse was a huge success.
The show will return on Saturday 01 March 2025 and more details on visiting the show can be found below.
As with the previous year, enthusiasts and experts on hand to offer advice to visitors wanting to find out more about growing alpine, woodland and small hardy plants.
Other plant societies at the event include the Hardy Orchid Society, Fritillaria Group, Essex Hardy Plant Society, the Hebe Society and the Southend Group of the British Cactus & Succulent Society.
Tony Bryan, Director of the Alpine Garden Society says: “This is an exciting new venture for the AGS. The large event will help introduce our Society to more plant lovers and offers all those interested in gardening the chance to find out more about alpine plants. These exquisite, usually hardy, plants can enhance any garden from miniature container gardens to larger rock gardens and borders.”
Entrance details and how to find the venue
The Plant Fair will be open 09.30am–3.30pm on Saturday 01 March 2025, with the Alpine Garden Society National Show open from 11.00am; entrance is £5 (free to AGS members) and ample free parking is available on-site.
For more information on the event click here and details on Chelmsford City Racecourse can be found here.
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