Houseplant & Orchid Festival Weekend
Houseplant and Orchid Festival Weekend at Gordale Garden Centre
Sat 31st January – Sun 1st February 2026 | 11am – 4pm
Free Entry
Join us at Gordale Garden Centre for a weekend celebrating houseplants and orchids! Enjoy talks, demonstrations, and expert advice from multi award-winning orchid grower Sara Rittershausen of Burnham Nurseries, as well as presentations from Paul Dibley of Dibleys Nurseries, sharing tips on preparing for the Chelsea Flower Show and showcasing their gold-medal-winning achievements.
You’ll find:
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Exotic orchid and houseplant displays
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Demos, talks, and advice from the experts
- 12 NOON – Orchid Masterclass with Sara Rittershausen. Learn the secrets to success from Sara of the multi-award-winning Burnham Nurseries. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this masterclass will help your orchids thrive and re-bloom!
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- 2.30 PM – Growing (up with) Colourful Houseplants with Paul Dibley of Dibleys Nurseries. Paul has been doing flower shows since he was 4 years old! Join him for a look at vibrant Streptocarpus and a showcase of unusual houseplants you’ve likely never seen before.
Specialist growers, including Acer, Bonsai, Cacti, and Succulents, will also be on site exhibiting throughout the weekend with a wide selection of plants available to purchase. As well as Fantastic Frogs with their amazing collection of Bromeliads, and frogs!
Whether you’re a plant enthusiast, aspiring gardener, or simply looking for inspiration, this Houseplant and Orchid Festival is the perfect opportunity to explore, learn, and pick up something unique for your home or garden.
Don’t miss this exciting weekend full of houseplants, orchids, and expert gardening advice at Gordale Garden Centre!
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