The Growing Hub at the Nottingham County Show 2025

The Growing Hub at the Nottingham County Show 2025

The Growing Hub is thriving once again at the Nottingham County Show 2025, offering even more expert advice, hands-on demonstrations, and practical tips to help you make the most of your garden and growing spaces.

Led by Grow Incredible, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), The Growing Hub is packed with knowledge and experience to help you enhance your gardening skills. Discover how this team promotes physical and mental well-being in local communities by fostering a passion for growing.

Expert Advice on Soil Health & Crop Nutrition

A leading expert in crop nutrition will be on hand to demonstrate deficiency symptoms caused by a lack of twelve essential plant nutrients. Want to learn more about your own soil? Bring a small sample (100g or 4oz) from your garden or allotment, and our in-house expert will perform for free a soil pH test and provide guidance on improving soil health.

Gardening for Small Spaces

No garden? No problem! Visit our Small Space Gardening section, where you’ll find creative solutions for growing in backyards, balconies, and even window boxes. Got your own small-space gardening success story? Take a photo and share it with our Small Space Garden Guru!

Fun for Young Gardeners

With summer holidays just around the corner, don’t miss our “Kids Do Gardens” area! Our expert, a seasoned early-years educator, has developed a fantastic range of fun, educational, and hands-on activities designed to keep children engaged and entertained in a garden setting.

Craftsmanship & DIY with The Shed @ Collingham

Looking for a new bird box, dibber, or patio planter? The Shed @ Collingham (our local Women & Men in Sheds group) returns to The Growing Hub, offering beautifully handcrafted items for sale. This year, they’re also hosting live demonstrations in carving, 3D printing, stained glass work, and even basic DIY skills like drilling and shelf fixing.

Curious About Gardening & Nature?

Ever wondered how to build a bug hotel, where your food comes from, or just fancy some snail racing? The Growing Hub has something for everyone!

Make sure to visit us at the Nottingham County Show on 10th May 2025 at Newark Showground—it’s a must-see for any gardening enthusiast!