With four live stages at the Autumn Flower Show, and a packed programme of talks and demos there will be plenty to learn and feel inspired by!
Horticulturist Sarah Owen-Hughes and landscape curator Faith Douglas welcome a myriad of experts and ambassadors from across the horticultural spectrum, exploring their passions for gardens, nature and wellbeing through a series of fun and engaging interview sessions.
Reduce your reliance on the supermarket by growing your own garden menu. Find out how to produce great home-grown fruit and veg, and then see what delicious meals you could make with the help of our talented chefs.
The Grow! team of BBC Radio York’s Martin Fish, plant expert Helen Bainbridge and North Yorkshire plants woman Sarah Hopps will be on hand with expert advice on getting the most from your garden, while celebrity florist, Jonathan Moseley, will inspire as he shares how to create beautiful autumnal floral displays for the home.
Savour the flavours and beauty of the harvest all year round! With lively demonstrations our experts share tips for creating delicious pickles, chutneys, and jams with the pick of the crop from the allotment. Also learn the secrets to drying and pressing flowers, and get inspired on how to craft stunning displays with them!
• 11.00am - In a Pickle
Preserving fruit and vegetables, with pickles, jams and chutneys including a super simple fridge pickle.
• 1.00pm - Liquid Lunch
Creating infused oils and vinegars, alongside tips on home-inspired alcoholic tipples and cracking country wines.
• 3.00pm - Dry and Delicious
Practical tips for drying and dehydrating fruit, vegetables and flowers. Create fantastic edible gifts, from flavoured sugars to tasty salts.
