Spring Plant Fair 2024

A MASSIVE THANK YOU!!

Discover beautiful, interesting and unusual plants. Meet producers of garden-related products and explore the stunning and rarely opened Broxwood Court garden and arboretum.

24th April 2024 10.30am – 4.00pm Broxwood Court, Pembridge, Herefordshire HR6 9JJ

Entrance £7.50 - paid on arrival (Please bring cash or cheques for entrance, refreshments and purchases)

Broxwood Court

Broxwood Court is seldom open to the public, so we are privileged to be allowed use of the gardens and grounds by owners Richard Snead-Cox and Mike and Anne Allen. The gardens were designed and laid out by W.A. Nesfield between 1859 and 1862. Dramatic views to the Black Mountains form the backdrop to this stunning garden which boasts many striking specimen trees, avenues and surprising vistas.

We have invited specialist nurseries, plantsmen and makers of garden-related products to inspire those who wish to find unusual, interesting and pollinating plants early in the season. There will also be advice on trees, wildlife and meadows and a chance to learn about the work of the Cart Shed.

In addition to the stalls there will be demonstrations, delicious light lunches and the opportunity to explore the Broxwood Court grounds.

Exhibitors - plants and more

Chris Cooke Plants

Rare and unusual hardy and half-hardy plants

Cotswold Garden Flowers

An interesting range of hardy perennial plants

Culti-vate (formerly The Cottage Herbery)

Naturally grown peat-free herbs and herbaceous relatives

David J. Griffiths

Spring bedding and perennial vegetable plants

D K Plants

Alpine and perennial plants , many rare and unusual

Green's Leaves

Shrubs, perennials, grasses foliage plants. Many new varieties.

The Gobbett Nursery

Shrubs, trees, climbers and perennials

Hillview Hardy Plants

Spring flowers for the garden

Kitchen Garden Plant Centre

Peat and pesticide free local family produced quality herbs

Little and Large the Gardeners

Perennial salvias of many varieties

Lovegroves

Peat free trees, shrubs, climbers and ferns

Lyneal Mill Nursery

Large collection of Primula Sieboldii and other spring flowers

Malcolm Allison Plants

Hardy and half-hardy herbaceous plants, many rare

Meadow Days Nursery

Perennials and basket and patio plants

Overseas Farm Nursery

A wide range of herbaceous perennial plants

@anitaprinter

I am a botanical artist selling original artwork and cards

The Association of Creative Breaks

Creative Breaks offers short craft courses around Herefordshire

Bird Boxes and Pictures

Small landscape paintings and wooden bird boxes

The Cart Shed

Dibbers, spatulas, woodcraft items and plants grown by participants and volunteers

Claire Vaughan Designs Ltd

Nature lovers' homeware and gifts incorporating original artwork

Edward Bulmer Natural Paint

Plant-based paint, colour samples and colour advice

Herefordshire Tree Wardens

Tree wardens stand up for trees

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

We promote wildlife, nature conservation and outdoor wellbeing

Joe Rafferty Garden

Vintage gardenalia, zinc goods, garden mirrors and wall art

Kelsmor Dairy

Dairy ice cream made on our Herefordshire Farm

Sarah Adby Baskets

Beautiful handmade baskets

Old Hill Willow

Homegrown woven willow pieces and living willow structures

Say it with Wood

We supply/install traditional and rustic styles of fencing and gates

Silvan Skincare

Award winning, locally produced, plant based skincare

TFSR (Tools For Self-Reliance) Cymru

Refurbished vintage and fair trade garden tools

Tom's Yard

Beautiful, quality terracotta pots from Crete and Italy

The Woodland Trust

Charity awareness and membership fundraising

P & J Plants

Carnivorous plants are amazing wonders of the plant world

Peter the Bee and Friends

Wildflowers grown by us to help our pollinators.

Pottertons Nursery

Alpines, dwarf bulbs and woodland plants.

Shadyplants.com

Ferns and a wide assortment of unusual shade plants

Slate House Nursery

We sell quality cottage garden flowers and shrubs

Wildgoose Nursery

Perennial violas and choice herbaceous plants

Please bring cash or cheque books to pay for entry and purchases as there is no wifi and poor phone signal which makes card payments unreliable. If possible, please car-share and bring your own bags and reusable mug. There will be a plant creche for your purchases.

Parking

Please follow signs to the car park which is accessed from the road. Please note the car park located off the main drive is for exhibitors only.

Disabled Access

There is a parking area designated for blue badge holders. There will also be a drop off area within the main car park at the top of the field, to allow close access to the entrance gate. The garden is mainly grass with some gravel and there are some gentle slopes.

Dogs

No dogs please (other than guide dogs) in the gardens. However, dogs can come out on leads in the car park.

Refreshments

Delicious food served all day in the catering marquee and Tapestry Room; including homemade soups and Ploughman's, cream teas, cakes and hot and cold drinks. There will be vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.

Plant Creche

A chance to drop off your precious new plants somewhere safe while you go and buy more or treat yourself to a cream tea

Directions

Broxwood Court, HR6 9JJ

From Hereford take A438 out of Hereford. Turn right onto A480; at junction with A4112 turn right; after about 1.4 miles turn left to Broxwood and follow signs.

From Leominster take A44 then A4112; after approx. 8 miles, just past left turn to Weobley, turn right to Broxwood.

From Kington take A44 east towards Pembridge then take right turn onto A480; continue and just past Woonton turn left at sign to Meer Common; at Meer Common turn left, then left at next junction to Broxwood.

From Pembridge via Lower Broxwood take left turn at Lower Broxwood then next right to Broxwood.

From Hay-on-Wye A438 to Willersley, left on A4111 then right on A4112 left on A480 turn right at sign to Meer Common then as route from Kington. All exits will be on to the A480 at Woonton Ash or through Lower Broxwood.

Please follow our signs to avoid congestion.

We are very grateful to:

Richard Snead-Cox and Mike and Anne Allen for permitting us to be at Broxwood Court. Our main sponsors Burgoynes, Signs and Labels, Edward Bulmer Natural Paint and Mayglothling and to Farmpoint Ltd, Radnor Hills, Boulanger Artisan Bakers and Jackson Property. Finally, to all our amazing volunteers who have given us their time and expertise.