The best Homes and Gardens shows

The Chelsea Flower Show

When and where? 19-23 May 2009; Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London.

Why visit? It's the ultimate event in the gardening year - and the place to go for green-fingered inspiration. Catch up on all the latest trends, eye up the most desirable new plants and products - and look out for celebrity speakers and guests. And because more of us are growing our own fruit and veg - or at least thinking about doing so - there's plenty of money-saving inspiration, too.

Further information: Ticket prices haven't yet been announced, but they'll be available from 27 October at www.rhs.org.uk.

Take a look at the winning gardens and style trends from last year's show.