Dig it: the Urban Garden show
The sun is out (well, we can hope...), the birds are singing - it's time to open the backdoor and step outside.
And if you need a few ideas to improve your outside space, head to the Urban Garden show, at Olympia's grand hall to unlock the challenges of designing and maintaining 'the urban outdoor room' or put plainly, your backyard!
Yes, your city garden may be more drab and grey than lush and green at the moment, but even the dullest of gardens can be transformed with the help of experts.
At this show you can find inspiration from the seven city show gardens put together by the world's leading garden designers. They've taken key elements from their favourite international cities and created spectacular gardens.
For those who have the ideas but not the know-how, help is at hand from the garden gurus who will be happy to offer advice on your own garden projects.
Fans of TV gardening and cookery shows won't be disappointed. You can hear Diarmund Gavin, Rachel De Thame and Joe Swift give their solutions to challenges faced by city dwellers and you can watch Gordon Ramsey, Aldo Zilli and Brian Turner cook up some alfresco dining tips.
This is one show you'll be rooted to!
Urban Garden show, 3rd May - 6th May, Grand Hall, Olympia, www.urban-gardens.com or call 0870 830 0206 for tickets and information.
