Spotlight on growing urban garden trend

IN a nod to the flourishing urban gardening trend sweeping the city, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced its first-ever Urban Show.

- MAISIE LAWTON

The RHS has singled out Mayfield Depot for the indoor show (18 - 21 April) for its enticing proximity to the new Mayfield Park, giving show visitors the chance to experience this rare gem in the heart of the city centre and to tap into its rich horticultural offering.

Mayfield Park - the first city park in Manchester for 100 years - has been transformed from a derelict, former industrial site in a densely populated part of the city, into a biodiverse nature-filled haven.