Welcome to Covent Garden’s Spring Renaissance
Spring has well and truly sprung, and something a bit special’s blooming at Covent Garden – and bloomin’ marvellous it is too. Spring Renaissance is a celebration of all things horticultural, from floral artwork to working allotments. So whether you’re a budding backyard enthusiast, or you were born with green fingers, this should rock your gardener’s world.
We’ve also created a film to celebrate Spring Renaissance...click here to see Spring blossom into life.
Preston Bailey’s fab and floral peacock sculptures
Renowned floral sculptor Preston Bailey has created an installation of two giant, 25 foot peacocks, made entirely from living flowers and plants. Based in the US, this is the first time he’s crossed the pond and worked in the UK. So get an eyeful (and a noseful) of his work exclusively on the East Piazza.
23rd April - 18th May, East Piazza | map
www.prestonbailey.com
Matt James’ ‘Urban Garden’ pop-up shop
We’re chuffed to bits that City Gardener Matt James has curated the UK’s first ‘pop-up’ Urban Garden shop in Covent Garden. With an emphasis on design and innovation, it stocks Matt’s recommendations of the best 20 products from The Urban Garden’s online shop, and a whole lot more besides. And if you’re having problems with pesky plants, he’ll also be running a live garden surgery on Saturday 10th May. Carry on, doctor.
10, The Market, Central Avenue | map
www.theurbangarden.co.uk
Pure organic indulgence with Neom
After a day of sun, soil and toil, urban gardeners deserve a bit of pampering. And NEOM Luxury Organics serves it up in spades. It’s a highly indulgent organic cosmetic brand, combining the finest forward-thinking ingredients – pumpkin and pomegranate extracts, anyone? Real micronized sapphires? Or maybe you’d prefer organic treatment candles, and home treatment mists?
Whatever, you’re going to love their range. So treat yourself at their pop-up shop, at No. 26a in the Market Building.
26th April - 21st June. 26a, The Market | map
www.neomorganics.com
The flower market returns to Covent Garden
Each weekend, flower power will be making a dazzling comeback in Covent Garden’s West Piazza. Yes, the Piazza will be reincarnated back to its original role of a flower market, with producers from all over this green and pleasant land selling flora, herbs, vegetables, plants, pots, vases, garden furniture and gardening tools.
And no flower market would be complete without our very own team of Eliza Doolittles – throughout the period we’ll have a permanent stall selling beautiful bouquets. Loverly.
West Piazza | map
Hanging basket glory
Bursting with colour, the Market Building’s hanging baskets will be getting a major make-over courtesy of flamboyant hat designer Cozmo Jenks, transforming and bringing to life the historic architecture of Covent Garden.
East and West sides of the Market Building | map
Green fingers at the ready
A staple of urban life for decades, a life-size living allotment will be gracing the North Piazza. From cabbages to rhubarb, the allotment will have all manner of fruit and veg. Plus a working shed and scarecrow (we tried to book Wurzel Gummidge, but you wouldn’t believe his fee).
At the weekends there will be live demonstrations, and volunteer allotment holders will be on hand to offer friendly, expert advice.
North Piazza | map
Green Corners weekend workshops
The Conservation Foundation’s Green Corners initiative will turn Covent Garden into London’s back garden, with a range of activities designed to encourage people of all ages to discover their green-fingered gardener within. From composting to beekeeping, Green Corners will present a range of talks and demonstrations. See below for full details.
North Piazza | map
www.conservationfoundation.co.uk
Produce and Wildlife - April
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Saturday
26th
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Sunday 27th
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Compost and Recycle - May
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Saturday
3rd
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Sunday 4th
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The Urban Garden - May
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Saturday
10th
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Sunday 11th
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Plants and Sowing - May
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Saturday
17th
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Sunday 18th
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