THE Royal Horticultural Society's London plant and design show will kick-start the flower show year on February 16-17. Winter colour and early spring-flowered plants will feature alongside advice and inspiration for urban designers and garden design. For tickets call 08456 121 253.

Orchid lovers should get along to the RHS London Orchid Show between March 20 and 21. For tickets call 08456 121 253.

The RHS London Greener Gardening Show will inspire and advise visitors to make any garden wildlife friendly between April 6 and 7. For tickets call 08456 121 253.

Cardiff will host the RHS Flower Show between April 16 and 18 where the best in spring plants and accessories for the start of the gardening season will be on offer. For tickets call 0870 247 1223.

May 6-9 will see the Malvern Spring Gardening Show offer visitors innovative, inspirational and creative ideas for green spaces of all sizes, with a showcase of fresh garden design talent. For tickets call 01684 584 924.

The world’s most famous flower show - the RHS Chelsea Flower Show - between May 25 and 29 will demonstrate the very best in horticulture, brought to you by the world’s leading garden designers. For tickets call 0870 247 1223.

Visitors to BBC Gardeners’ World Live between June 16 and 20 will be treated to special guest garden talks from a variety of well-known names, beautiful gardens and an impressive shopping experience to be had for all. For tickets call 0870 040 0370.

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, July 5-11, is at the forefront of environmental initiatives for the home and the garden. For tickets call 0870 247 1223.

RHS Show Tatton Park between July 21 and 25 will be packed with inspiring designs for gardeners alike and celebrates the best in quality craftsmanship and community gardening. For tickets call 0870 247 1223.

Wisley Flower Show will take place between September 10 and 12 featuring top quality nurseries selling tempting plants for every kind of home garden. Entry is free with garden entry.

For food and gardening lovers alike, the Malvern Autumn Show (September 25-26) offers something for all. For tickets call 01684 584 924.

RHS London Autumn Harvest Show, October 5-6, will provide the opportunity for visitors to taste and buy seasonal plants and produce, as well as enjoying the spectacular sights of the seasonal produce displays. For tickets call 08456 121 253.