Welcome to Rare Plant Fairs 2010

Building on our success over the past two years, we have
increased the number of venues to 14. More nurseries have swelled
our ranks and that will add to the diversity we are able to put
before you. At three fairs, Evenley Wood Garden,
Tredegar House and Lady Farm the RHS and Rare Plants Fairs are
working in partnership. At each of these venues a nationally
known gardening personality will give an afternoon talk,
in the RHS's Growing for Success series. Tickets for the
talks, which need to be pre-booked, are only obtainable from RHS,
see the individual fairs for more information.
A Unique Opportunity
Our Fairs are a unique opportunity for all plant hunters and
garden enthusiasts to source rare and unusual plants at very
reasonable prices. The Fairs are attended by specialist Nurseries
who, as well as growing the plants, can give expert advice on their
care and planting requirements.
What can I buy?
Rare and traditional varieties of plants are available. Plants
often become 'rare' because they have fallen out of fashion. There
are new introductions to this country; many of them brought back
here after plant hunting trips to other countries by the
nursery proprietors selling them. There are also the plants
available that are difficult to propagate and so are in very short
supply.
Advice and ideas
The Rare Plant Fairs also offer enthusiasts and beginners alike
an opportunity to gain advice and ideas from experienced growers
who really care about the plants and want customers to choose
plants that will thrive in their own garden environment.
Beautiful locations
An added bonus to all fairs, is that they all take place in
great locations, which are worth a day-out in their own right. We
carefully select those venues which have either a House or Garden
to visit, and which can each, transport you from the 'push and
shove' of today, to the tranquility of the countryside and maybe
the past, for the whole day.