Given to Distracting Others has teamed up with BBC Gardeners' World Live to give away three pairs of general admission tickets to the show which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham between June 15-19.
See the bottom of this article for details on how enter the competition.
The show features a vast array of gardening and food exhibits including live filming of the hugely popular Saturday Morning Kitchen with celebrity chef James Martin.
Organisers of the show say buying your loved one a ticket for the event is the perfect Valentine's gift.
Carol Klein, Gardeners’ World presenter said: “Growing flowers is one of the most satisfying and beautiful ways to use any space that you have and BBC Gardeners’ World Live is the perfect place for anyone, whether they are a complete beginner or an expert, to come and stock up for the summer and learn new ways of bringing their garden to life!”
Experts will be on hand to give tips and advice on what to buy and when and where to plant it, so you can give someone a gift they will enjoy for months.
The show is full of thousands of plants and the knowledge you will need to start growing your own beautiful flowers, ensuring year upon year of perfect blooms.
From Agapanthus to Zantedeschia and everything in-between, the RHS Floral Marquee has over 100 nurseries all under one roof.
Other Show Highlights include:
The Gardeners’ World Magazine Theatre – watch some of the most respected experts in the industry giving live talks and tips on how to make the most of any space that you may have.
Floristry Masterclasses – Don’t just leave your flowers standing in a vase – why not learn to make the most of any bouquets that you are given and learn to turn them into a centrepiece for your next dinner party?
Ask the Experts Stage – Get up close and personal with the experts on this stage dedicated to answering all your questions.
Bringing gardening to life:
With over 25 Show gardens, more than 100 nurseries and top experts, visitors will be inspired. The Show is a shopper’s paradise; head to the RHS Floral Marquee for award-winning nurseries and rare collections of plants or stroll down Plant Avenue sponsored by Volkswagen.
Visit the shopping lanes, packed with all the latest gardening gadgets, gifts and local crafts from top manufacturers to artisans.
A ticket to Gardeners’ World live is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. For a really special touch, VIP tickets to the gardening event of the year are available for just £72.
Show information:
New for 2011 - Edible Patches sponsored by Cono Sur Vineyards and Winery
A member of the public could see their design built at the show through a competition run with the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners. This new show feature aims to display innovative and productive ways of growing edible plants in a small space. Apply online by 11 February 2011 at the bbcgardenersworldlive website (see below)
BBC Good Food Show Summer
Entry to the BBC Good Food Show Summer is included in your ticket, where you can discover a wealth of local producers and see live cooking demonstrations from top celebrity chefs including James Martin.
Plus following a hugely acclaimed launch at the BBC Good Food Show Winter James Martin will be hosting Saturday Kitchen Live with celebrity guests discovering their food heaven and food hell. Once again the nation’s most popular food TV programme will be brought to life in the MasterChef Experience with the stars of the BBC TV series, John Torode and Gregg Wallace, live on stage.
BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Call 0844 581 1340 or book online at www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com
BBC Good Food Show Summer
Call 0844 581 1344 or book online at www.bbcgoodfoodshowsummer.com
Adult Advance: £19 On the door: £24
Over 65s Advance: £17 On the door: £22
Children under 5 years FREE FREE
Children aged 5-16 Wed - Fri Advance: £17 On the door: £21
Children aged 5-16 Sat - Sun* FREE FREE
*A booking fee per ticket applies
Opening Hours: 9am – 6pm
Disabled visitors: please contact the NEC on 0844 581 0700 or 0121 767 3951 (minicom).
To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets for general admission to the show (I have three pairs to give away) simply follow my blog on Google Friends Connect over where all the other lovely followers are. Then tell me the following and add to comments with your contact email or Twitter ID. (No contact no entry) The winning entries will be selected at random.
I want lots of green fingered talk so...
How does your garden grow and if you haven't got a garden tell me your favourite flower, plant or gardening guru, a tip or funny story?
If you hate gardening and are going for the food show tell me about that!!!
No "Please Enter Me's entries, I'm not that kind of girl!!!
Bonus Entry Comment on another review and tell me in a separate post (Giveaway posts don't count)
Closes midnight 10/03
UK Followers Only
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Competition tickets are general admission only.
Excluding Saturdays, they are non transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Winners need to contact me with their address within 14 days of winning to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen.
Winners need to contact me with their address within 14 days of winning to claim the prize or another winner will be chosen.
**Other Giveaways**
4 Boxes of Me To You Chocolates
http://given-to-distracting-others.blogspot.com/2011/02/win-1-of-4-tatty-teddy-pink-roses.html
10 First Aid Beauty Eye Rollers Ends 28/02
http://given-to-distracting-others.blogspot.com/2011/02/win-1-0f-10-first-aid-beauty-eye.html
Win a Golden Family Ticket to Peppa Pig World
http://given-to-distracting-others.blogspot.com/2011/02/win-family-golden-ticket-to-see-peppa.html
Win 3 Pairs of Country Living Spring Fairhttp://given-to-distracting-others.blogspot.com/2011/02/win-country-living-magazine-spring-fair.html
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