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My Floral Immersion

As florals play such a big part in my painted subject matter, I feel the need to surround myself with more flowers so I’ve got the visual vocabulary to push my painting practice on and keep things fresh.

Central to this plan was my signing up for Featherstones Flower Club…because when talking about creativity, I’ll always rattle on about our being 'sponge-like' and while we might not realise it, we’re soaking up our surroundings and experiences, building a store for the next time we sit down to create.

(If you'd like to see how this actually feeds into my work, you can read more about that HERE)

And to help keep me motivated further, this year I'll be exhibiting in two garden show events; RHS Badminton in July and this June, I'll be in the Art & Design Marquee at the Broadlands Garden Show...just to clarify, I've not turned my hand to gardening; I'll be exhibiting my floral paintings at the show and will have some new pieces making their debut...now I've said that, I'll HAVE to finish them!

Read on for all the show details and if you do visit over the weekend, please drop by to say 'hello' as it's always good to see a friendly face.

Art, Design, Your Garden & You!

The Garden Show Returns to Broadlands for a Spectacular Celebration of Art, Design and Gardening

The Garden Show at Broadlands is set to bloom once again from 5–7 June 2026, transforming the stunning parkland of Broadlands, Romsey, into a vibrant showcase of art, design, plants and outdoor living.

Surrounded by magnificent leafy trees, this much-anticipated summer event promises inspiration, entertainment and shopping for the whole family.

With over 180 exhibitors, visitors can explore an exceptional range of specialist plants, garden and home accessories, art, sculpture, fashion and artisan designs — alongside delicious food and wines in the ever-popular Country Food marquee. The show provides a valuable platform for independent businesses, offering unique finds not available on the high street.

Inspiring Talks & Expert Advice

A full programme of daily talks and interactive sessions adds depth to the shopping experience:

Paul Slater, gardening expert, will host daily Q&A sessions and present “Life Changing Small Gardens!”, sharing practical ideas for transforming compact outdoor spaces.
Sammie Venn presents daily well-being sessions, “The Healing Garden”, using harmonic sound to relax and realign body and mind.
Michael Forrester, author of “A Pound of Peace”, shares his remarkable journey through profound deafness, global adventure and the life-changing partnership with a hearing dog.
On Saturday, renowned entomologist Dr Ian Bedford will run a live “Pest Clinic”, identifying visitors’ bug samples and offering eco-friendly solutions. He will also present “Wasps – Friend or Foe?”, exploring the vital ecological role of these misunderstood insects.
On Sunday, Ben Cross of Crosslands Nursery champions the “British Cut Flower Industry” with his inspiring talk, “British Flowers Rock!”.

Family Fun & Live Entertainment

Beyond gardening, the show delivers a lively programme of entertainment for all ages.

Children can enjoy circus skills workshops and Punch & Judy shows with Crazee Hazee, toddler rides, a giant slide and bouncy castles.

Visitors can also look forward to:

The popular Giant Tombola, supporting the show’s chosen charity, Jane Scarth House
Live music from The Jazz Trio and vintage vocalist Leanna Haynes
Artisan demonstrations throughout the day
Thrilling aerial displays from Huxley Birds of Prey

Accessibility & Sustainability

The show welcomes Event Mobility, offering pre-bookable electric scooters to enhance accessibility for visitors.

Committed to environmental responsibility, the event offsets its carbon footprint through support of Woodland Trust, Plantlife and Butterfly Conservation.

Event Details

Dates: Friday 5 – Sunday 7 June 2026
Opening Times:

Friday & Saturday: 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm)
Sunday: 10am–4pm (last entry 3pm)

Location: Broadlands, Romsey, Hampshire (Main Gate SO51 8GG)
Free Parking Available

On-the-Gate Ticket Prices:
Adults £14 | Concessions £12 | Children £5 (Under 4s free) | Family £35 (2 adults & 4 children)

Visitors are strongly encouraged to pre-book online to receive a 15% discount and guarantee entry.

Please note: No dogs are permitted in the showground unless required for assistance.

The Garden Show at Broadlands promises a wonderful summer day out filled with creativity, inspiration and entertainment. Life is truly wonderful in your summer garden.

For further information, group bookings or advance tickets, visit www.thegardenshows.com or call 01243 538456.

(copy and images have been supplied by the event organisers)