Arundells welcomed hundreds of visitors on Sunday 17 May for our very first Spring Plant Fair, transforming the gardens into a vibrant celebration of gardening, community and the joys of the growing season.
Visitors enjoyed browsing a wide variety of plants from specialist local growers and nurseries, while also taking the opportunity to seek advice from experienced gardeners and horticultural enthusiasts.
Among the exhibitors were Spring Meadow Nursery, who brought an impressive selection of perennials, shrubs and patio plants, alongside Pocock’s Roses, a specialist nursery dedicated exclusively to growing roses for the garden.
The Salisbury Allotments and Gardens Association also attended with an information stand, speaking to visitors about the benefits of membership, including access to their trading hut which stocks a wide range of gardening essentials at competitive prices.
Volunteer gardeners from both the Arundells public garden and Community Garden project offered a selection of plants grown on site. Visitors particularly enjoyed the opportunity to chat with the volunteers and with our Head Gardener, sharing advice, ideas and enthusiasm for gardening.
One of the highlights of the day was the opportunity to explore the Arundells Community Garden, an area not normally open to the public. The project provides a welcoming outdoor space where a wide range of people can benefit from horticulture, wellbeing and spending time outdoors, including military veterans and other community groups.
Visitors interested in learning more about the Community Garden can explore a dedicated section on our Bloomberg Connects digital guide, which includes short documentary films about the creation and development of the project.
We would like to thank all of the nurseries, volunteers and visitors who helped make the first Arundells Plant Fair such a success. We look forward to building on this wonderful start in future years.
For more information about events at Arundells, visit the Arundells events page. (arundells.org)
Our thanks to John Rose for the photos used in this article.
