Plant Fairs
The Dumfries and Galloway Association of Gardens and Nurseries are organising four fairs in 2010. Each fair features stands from the diverse nurseries and gardens of the region, and offers a chance to select choice plants, grown locally, from the wide range on display. Watch this space for updates as they become available:

Threave Gardens
Castle Douglas
13th June

Drumlanrig Plant Fair & Farmers Market
Drumlanrig Castle
Thornhill
Sunday 27th June 10am-3pm
Come along to the plant fair , where you will find experts to assist with
your choice. Enjoy a walk round the castle and estate, before making
a visit to the monthly Farmers’ Market. drumlanrig.com

Garden & Country Fair
The Carse
Tongland
Kirkcudbright
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th July 10am-4pm
The majority of nurserymen from across Dumfries & Galloway, as well
as from further afield will be offering a wide range of garden plants
for sale. Come along and see the range of craft and jewellery
displays, garden gates and wrought iron work, country clothing, local
produce, and much more. summerfestivities.com

Logan Botanic Gardens
Port Logan
Nr. Stranraer
Sunday 30th August 10.30am to 3pm
Logan hosts a plant fair of Dumfries & Galloway’s finest Gardens and
Nurseries. This is the ideal opportunity to purchase unusual plants
that are rarely available to the public. Why not make a day of it and
make a combined visit to the Botanic Garden and Plant Fair.
rbge.org.uk/logan

Scotland’s Garden Scheme: Charity Open Days 2010

Many gardens open each year for charity through “Scotland’s Garden Scheme”, more commonly known as the “Yellow Book”. Some are privately owned and this is the only opportunity to see them.
Further information is available from the scheme handbook “Gardens of Scotland”, available from Tourist Information Centres, or the website www.gardensofscotland.org.