The tatton flower show opens to the public today which is the 10th Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) year this show has been in existance.

The Tatton show in Merseyside opened yesterday but is now open to the public and thousands are expected to join in especially as the weather has improved in recent days.

The show continues to Sunday and tickets can be obtained by phoning the ticket hotline on 0870 247 1223.  The venue is Tatton Park near Knutsford in Cheshire and there’s full coverage from the BBC on TV and radio.

Here is a list of exhibitors and events:

The Floral Design Studio

The Floral Design Studio is dedicated to floral arrangement and floristry. The studio includes the Cheshire Area of NAFAS, colleges and professional florists, all of whom are there to offer information and advice in their areas of expertise.

• NAFAS, The Cheshire Area - Floral arrangement
• Reaseheath College - Floristry & floral design
• Somerset Postal Flowers - Floristry & floral design
• St Helens College - Floristry & floral design
• The Black Rose - Floristry & floral design
• Welsh College of Horticulture  - Floristry & floral design

Arts & Heritage Pavilion

The Pavilion features displays from inspiring artists showcasing their horticultural art and organisations whose work is connected with promoting gardens and gardening.

• A Taste Of Stockport - Information
• Anna Knights Contemporary Botanical Art - Original watercolours & limited edition prints
• Beverley Hewitt Designs - China
• Cardart - Cards & pictures
• Cheng Yan Gallery - Paintings & photography
• Chris Castling Photography - Photographs, greeting cards & bookmarks
• Clare’s Creations - Paintings, cards, prints & coasters
• David Crane Studio - Original paintings & prints
• Douglas Haddow Watercolours - Watercolour paintings
• Fibre - Greeting cards
• Florian Tiles - Ceramic tiles
• Gardens of South Yorkshire - The gardens of South Yorkshire
• Hazel Hetherington - Paperweights
• Jacky Freeman - Paintings of towns & villages in Cheshire
• Jean Knowles Pottery - Hand-made functional stoneware pottery
• John S Gibb - Pencil drawings & prints
• Leaves of Gold - Jewellery
• Lindsay Hill Contemporary Art - Original contemporary art on canvas
• Liz Every - Photographs, canvases & greeting cards
• Sandra Cooper Watercolours - Paintings
• Sheila Gill Fine Art - Paintings, prints & greeting cards
• Silk Painting/Hazel Burrows - Paintings, cards & silk panels
• The Elm Gallery - Paintings, prints, greeting cards & gifts
• The Gem Box - Jewellery
• Thomas Moore Watercolours - Original watercolours & greeting cards
• V & S Ceramics - Ceramics
• Wentworth Castle Trust - Information on the Trust
• Yorkshire Great Houses, Castles & Gardens - Promotion & information on Yorkshire’s great houses, castles & gardens

The RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park set in acres of Cheshire countryside is famous for its friendly atmosphere, vibrant displays and inventive ideas to take home. Bursting with colour and creativity, this entertaining event pushes the boundaries of a traditional gardening show, acts as a platform for fresh design talent and showcases the very best in community gardening.

• 2008 is the 10th anniversary of the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park; so expect to see some extra special displays to celebrate the show’s birthday.
• It’s also the 10th anniversary of the RHS/Ball Colegrave National Flower Bed Competition, where 19 local authorities and colleges show their skills in seasonal bedding.
• For the first time Tatton will be playing host to The British Florist Association Marquee. Watch the action as regional winners produce extravagant displays in both the WorldSkills UK 2008 Floristry Final and the Teleflorist Florist of the Year Competition, enjoy demonstrations and talks and visit the Floral Design Studio to immerse yourself in the beautiful art of floristry and flower arranging.

So get yourself down to the Tatton flower show over the next couple of days and enjoy.