GROW London, new contemporary gardening fair

GROW London, a new contemporary garden fair, will burst into bloom for the first time on Hampstead Heath, 20-22 June 2014

A fresh, innovative approach to gardening arrives in London this summer when GROW London launches its first show on Hampstead Heath. A destination event where design lovers are as inspired and stimulated as passionate plantspeople, GROW London is an exciting sourcebook of all that’s best in the world of contemporary gardens.

Around 100 national and international exhibitors have been handpicked by GROW London to showcase an unrivalled selection of garden products, from contemporary and classic garden furniture and the finest handmade tools, to chic accessories and unusual plants from some of the UK’s finest nurseries. The interior of the 5000 square metre air-conditioned marquee will be beautifully designed by Shane Connolly, famed for his decoration of Westminster Abbey for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, while outside, architect Roderick James will be presenting a futuristic oak building which will be surrounded by a stunning pop-up garden.

The three–day show offers a varied programme of free talks, demonstrations and workshops packed with ideas on how to transform your outside space, no matter how large or small. Speakers include landscape designer Chris Beardshaw, designer and broadcaster James Alexander-Sinclair, Otter Farm’s Mark Diacono, community gardening expert Naomi Schillinger, award-winning garden writer Val Bourne and children’s gardening expert Dawn Isaac. Traditional crafts such as trug and basket making will be given a contemporary twist, with demonstrations running throughout the show.

A stylish café and bar hosted by Laithwaite’s Wine and featuring English champagne and wine, will offer visitors a chance to relax while they plan how to transform their outside space.

GROW London is the brainchild of Will Ramsay, founder of the hugely successful Affordable Art Fair who has teamed up with industry expert Thérèse Lang of TJM Associates. The marquee is located in an easily accessible area of Hampstead Heath, close to public transport links and serviced by a complimentary shuttle bus to and from Hampstead underground.

Whether visitors grow herbs on a window sill, plant pots of peonies on their balconies or are looking to jazz up their gardens with furniture that’s a cut above the norm, GROW London will ensure they leave with everything they need to create the garden of their dreams!