CROWDS are expected to Malvern this week for the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, which is marking its 30th anniversary.

Among the personalities headlining this year's show are chef Raymond Blanc, MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace, Otter Farm’s Mark Diacono and BBC Gardeners’ World presenters Carol Klein and Joe Swift.

The show takes place from tomorrow until Sunday, with tickets are available on the gate.

Ken Nottage, Chief Executive Officer of Three Counties Agricultural Society said: “We are counting down the days until welcome visitors to our 30th show.

"It’s a milestone that we’re extremely proud to have reached and we couldn’t have done it without the loyalty and commitment of our regulars, both visitors and exhibitors or the curiosity and enthusiasm of our newcomers.

"It’s an under statement to say that we’re excited.”

This year there are 15 show gardens to see including Martyn Wilson’s ‘Bees Knees’ garden, the McLaughlin sisters’ ‘Genetic Conservation’ garden and Hannah Genders ‘Journey’ garden which all explore the environmental issues and look at wildlife and sustainability.

Local charities are also represented including Hannah Genders ‘Journey’ garden for St Michael’s Hospice and Stacy Kath’s ‘Let’s Get You Home’ garden in association with Marie Curie which tackles the difficult subject of a terminal diagnosis and explore the therapeutic benefits of landscape.

Keyscape’s ‘Gift of Life’ garden seeks to encourage people to sign up to the Organ Donation register and accept the possibility that anyone can bestow the gift of life onto not just one but potentially many others.

Meanwhile the new bandstand, featuring live music from the hugely talented Stringfever quartet provides the festival atmosphere for people whilst they sample the street food stalls, local crafts or marvel at the

stunning collection of classic cars.

The Floral Marquee will be a riot of colour and a perfumed paradise with stunning displays from more than 75 award winning nurseries. The Potting Bench, hosted by gardening expert Reg Moule, makes a welcome return where guests will learn more about exhibitors and their passion for plants.

The One Show’s Christine Walkden will be encouraging novice gardeners in the Get Going Get Growing arena and holding workshops with Great Allotment Challenge presenter Jim Buttress.

For more information on ticket prices, visit rhsmalvern.co.uk or call 01684 230128