 The Edible Garden Show 2010 – the ultimate ‘Grow Your Own’ event for UK gardening enthusiasts
An exciting new national garden show is being launched next year amid the phenomenal explosion of interest in ‘Grow Your Own’ food.
The Edible Garden Show 2010 will be staged over three days from Friday, March 19 to Sunday, March 21 at Britain’s most famous agricultural venue – Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire. Organisers say The Edible Garden Show will be a “must-see” event whether you are a seasoned gardener who spends every spare minute on the allotment or a complete novice daunted by planting a few vegetables in the back yard.
The new show has won official endorsements from two of the most high-profile organisations in the gardening and agriculture world – the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners (NSALG), which boasts 103,000 members in the UK at over 2,000 allotment societies, and the Royal Agricultural Society of England.
NSALG National Secretary Geoff Stokes says: “We are delighted to be an official partner of this brilliant new show. For a number of years our members have been seeking a dedicated ‘Grow Your Own’ event but have had to make do with attending the more traditional flower shows where fruit and vegetables have largely been the poor relation. At last we now have a national show focused purely on the wonders of ‘Grow Your Own’.”
Robert Merrall, Business Development Director, Royal Agricultural Society of England, says: “The Royal Agricultural Society of England is delighted to welcome The Edible Garden Show to Stoneleigh Park. We believe this innovative event has the potential to become a fixture in our calendar. It is being launched at a time when more and more people are realising the importance of producing quality food and we are therefore delighted to offer our wholehearted support to the venture.”
The Edible Garden Show 2010 is targeted towards anyone passionate about Grow Your Own, Brew Your Own… or anything to do with healthy eating or home produce. From fruit and veg to bread making, from poultry to organic herbs, and from bee keeping to home brewing, The Edible Garden Show is THE ultimate Grow Your Own event.
The concept of growing or producing your own food and drinks has enjoyed resurgence in recent years. The trend, which coincides with 100,000 people now being on waiting lists for allotments in the UK, has enjoyed ever-increasing media attention. Exhibitions guru Brian Wiseman, one of the instigators behind the event, says: “Despite the concept of Grow Your Own being featured within some existing horticultural or lifestyle exhibitions there is currently NO single national event in the annual show calendar that is devoted purely to the idea. The Edible Garden Show will address that omission.
“Our extensive research has confirmed the viability of the concept of The Edible Garden Show and we are convinced that this show will appeal to both the avid gardener and those people just starting out and experimenting with growing their own fruit and vegetables. Tickets will be at affordable prices with value-for-money rates for exhibitors.”
He adds: “Visitors can gain tips from the experts and the opportunity to buy a huge range of essential items, from mighty garden sheds and greenhouses to individual packets of seeds and compost. Young or old, townie or country dweller, novice or experienced gardener, The Edible Garden Show is a must-visit attraction for your diary. We will have a host of seminars and exhibitions, plus a packed programme of practical demonstrations from growing it to cooking it that will provide an informative, educational and fun event for all the family.”
Fantastic and innovative ideas include:
· ‘Vegetable Hospital’ – offering invaluable advice on all the headaches and perils faced by
both novice and experienced gardeners.
· ‘Perfect Pickling’ – tips on preserving of produce.
· ‘Going to Pot’ – how to Grow Your Own in pots if you don’t have a garden or allotment.
· ‘Something’s Brewing’ – tips on brewing beer, winemaking and non-alcoholic drinks.
· ‘Testing Times’ – for advice on soil.
· ‘Can Your Kids Dig It?’ – Great ways to get the kids involved in Grow Your Own.
· ‘Cooking Your Own’ – focusing on what to do with all that marvelous fresh produce
you’ve grown.
Brian, Chief Operating Officer of London-based Wise Guys Consultancy Ltd, has been responsible for launching a number of leading exhibitions including MAB (International Fashion Fair), Premier Collections, FHM and Erotica. He has also been a key player in such prestigious events as The London Golf Show, eBay Live, Fashion Rocks and Body Beautiful which won the Association of Exhibition Organisers ‘Launch of the Year’ award. To find out more about this great new event visit www.theediblegardenshow.com
Media Contact: Paul Smith Associates Tel: 00 44 (0) 1420 22532; email: newsdesk@paulsmithassociates.co.uk
With extensive experience in the exhibitions industry, Anna has been appointed Event Director, her role will involve managing the operational, marketing and sales activities of The Edible Garden Show’s team. She will also target new sponsors and will liaise with investors and sponsors.
Anna, who is a well-known figure in the industry, has worked in some of the most high-profile organisations in the UK and across Europe. Her previous positions include Event Director for Reed Exhibitions UK and Event Manager for Brintex and I.T.E Group Plc.
Anna said: “Taking The Edible Garden Show forward to create an unmissable event presents an exciting opportunity and I am confident that with our expertise we will create the ultimate Grow Your Own show.” |
Anna Campagnoli has become the latest recruit to join the team behind The Edible Garden Show – the ultimate ‘Grow Your Own’ event. 'Featured allotment - Capel St Mary'
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