A “FESTIVAL of Flavours” is coming up at the Royal Horticultural Society Garden Rosemoor.
The event to celebrate autumn and the apple harvest will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6 from 10am to 4pm.
There will be cookery demos, expert talks, garden tours, live music and a food and craft market.
“Enjoy a relaxed family day out at our autumn food event,” a spokesperson said.
“Get inspired to grow and cook your own tasty ingredients with live cookery demonstrations, talks from local growers and expert advice from the RHS Rosemoor gardening team.
“Food writer and grower Mark Diacono will show you how to make a botanical-themed cocktail using home-grown ingredients, Tineke Cooks Cookery School will guide you through delicious seasonal recipes and Cornish Country Cordials will give a pasteurising demonstration.
“Our iconic orchards are a highlight of early autumn, and this year we’re expecting a bumper apple harvest!
“Take time to explore the orchards and then head to the apple marquee in Stream Field and see displays of the vast variety of apples we grow.
“Taste some to discover your favourite variety and enjoy apple pressing demonstrations, too.
“Don’t forget to bring along your own apples and our apple experts will identify the variety. Please bring at least two fruits from each tree.
“Relish flavours from Devon and around the world with a delicious range of street food vans, plus a cider bar from Honeywood Orchard and relax with a crisp, refreshing cider made just three miles from RHS Rosemoor.
“Head to the craft and food fair in the Garden Room. Chat to local traders and craftspeople and browse seasonal produce, deli treats and gifts from 40 exhibitors.
“Get into the festival spirit with live music from Crockern, a three-piece folk band from Dartmoor (Saturday, October 5), and James Spencer and Rebecca Balzani Barrow, with a mix of folk and country-infused rock (Sunday, October 6).
“Keep an eye out for stilt walkers towering above the garden, and don’t miss impressive demonstrations of forestry logging using heavy horses in the Lower Woodland. This traditional method helps protect the forest floor and the plants and habitats there.
“There’s plenty for families to enjoy too! Have a go at tree climbing (suitable for children aged 5–16) and forestry skills with The Kid’s Adventure Company, follow the painted pebble trail and watch bird of prey displays from North Devon Falconry.”
RHS Garden Rosemoor is located just south of Great Torrington at postcode EX38 8PH.
All talks, tours and cookery demos are free with garden admission, available on a first-come-first-served basis.
The event is free to RHS members and children under five.
You can find ticket prices and opening hours online by visiting: rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor/plan-your-visit#tickets.