RHS Malvern Spring Festival, a four-day horticultural showcase, will once again grace Three Counties Showground with a star-studded line-up in May.

A favourite with gardening enthusiasts, the festival, scheduled for Thursday, 9 to Sunday, May 12, is set to be an inspiring event with expert horticulturalists, TV gardening personalities and guest speakers.

Leading the line-up at the Festival Theatre in Malvern is Alan Titchmarsh MBE, one of the most renowned gardeners, writers and television presenters in the UK.

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Those attending can also look forward to hearing from BBC Gardeners’ World favourites Adam Frost and Frances Tophill.

Other speakers include RHS vice president, design ambassador and Gardeners’ World Magazine columnist, James Alexander-Sinclair, and former BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Toby Buckland.

Horticultural broadcaster and wellbeing advocate Ellen Mary will also share her insights.

The festival is introducing a Kitchen Garden Theatre this year, created by award-winning designers, Stonebarn Landscapes.

Within its immersive setting, visitors can enjoy live cooking demonstrations from gifted chefs and community food producers.

Special guests like organic grower Jekka McVicar, This Morning chef Marcus Bean and Si King from The Hairy Bikers duo will all be on hand to provide tips.

The Festival of Houseplants is another new feature this year.

Jonny Balchandani, terrarium expert Ben Newell and ‘The Houseplant Doctor’ Joe Bagley are among experts who will deliver advice and tips.

The Tips & Tricks Theatre will return, with Leigh Johnstone, 'The Beardy Gardener', inviting guest speakers to share innovative gardening ideas.

James Greig, a flower farmer, will share advice on creating a hand-tied bouquet while Niall McCauley, a regular gardening contributor on Ireland:AM, will also feature.

The Potting Shed Theatre, located within the Floral Marquee, will host professionals such as floral designer Jonathan Moseley and Garden Organic's head of horticulture, Chris Collins.

Nursery experts will also be present to share their knowledge on a diverse range of plants and flowers.

The festival will also host the first RHS and feature gardens of 2024, and showcase top British nurseries and plant experts within the Floral Marquee, Plant Village and Pavilions.

Visitors can even have some family fun in the Discovery Zone.

Tickets for the annual festival are available online with prices starting from £15.

Entry is free for children under 16.