Issue 18Welcome to Scone Palace Garden Fair 2023

WELCOME to scone palace garden fair
1Once again, on behalf of Lord & Lady Mansfield and Viscount Stormont, William Murray, we extend a warm welcome to this year's Scone Palace Garden Fair.
As we look to build on last year's inaugural event, the pressures have increased for myself and other members of the organising team (including Scotland Grow’s editor M.T. O’Donnell!), to deliver an event that will celebrate all that is great in Scottish gardening and horticulture.
Now that the big date has arrived, I’m a tad nervous but so, so proud that once again so many in our industry are coming together for these two days, and excited at what we will all enjoy.
Thank you to all the nurseries, garden centres, crafters, garden and wildlife organisations and charities, garden groups and societies, who were with us last year and are joining us once again.
I am also pleased to say that on top of this we have new introductions for you. On both days there will be a range of garden talks and workshops in the ‘Palace Potting Shed’ tent, and we have two new authors who will be telling us all about their debut books ‘Planting with Nature’ and how to ‘Grow, Cook, Inspire’ which is a companion for parents, teachers, and anyone supporting children.
The other exciting addition this year is the final of the brand-new Scottish Garden Design Competition which has been running since the start of the year. Ten plots the size of a small garden or border are up for the personal challenge, giving us great inspiration for our own gardens at home. Don’t forget that YOU can take part by voting for your favourite in the People’s Choice Award.
We do hope have you have great fun meeting, talking, and learning from the best in the business who know all about gardening in the Scottish climate. On top of all this, don’t forget to give your mind a break by enjoying a walk in the vast gardens and grounds that Scone Palace has to offer.
Brian CunninghamHead Gardener, Scone Palace
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