TV gardening expert David Domoney will be showing visitors to the Southport Flower Show how to ‘Love Your Garden’ as he makes a special appearance at the seaside event.

David, who features in some of Britain’s top rated home and gardening TV shows, is to share his insight and expertise at the UK’s biggest independent flower show in August.

His visit to Southport on Friday 19th August is part of a packed programme which includes many of Britain’s leading celebrity gardeners and experts.

David co-presents ITV1’s Love Your Garden show with Alan Titchmarsh, the most popular gardening show on TV with up to four million viewers tuning in to each episode.

He is also the resident gardening guru on ITV’s This Morning and has appeared in popular shows including Better Homes, Grand Designs, Daybreak, 60 Minute Makeover and Garden Doctor.

Away from his television work, David is an ambassador for the garden charity THRIVE and is passionate about promoting community gardening via his ‘Cultivation Street’ campaign.

David has written for national newspapers including the Sunday People, Sunday Mirror and also for gardening and home magazines. He is the winner of 27 RHS Medals and two Best in Show category trophies, and he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture.

General manager of Southport Flower Show Ray Roukin says: “We’re looking forward to welcoming David to Southport and we’re sure he’ll be a big hit with visitors. Not only is he one of the most popular gardeners on TV, but he’s also won a string of awards for his work.”

David Domoney says: “I’m really looking forward to meeting everyone at Southport. It’s my first time at the show and I’m sure I’ll be able to offer tips and advice on how best to Love Your Garden.”

Southport Flower Show runs from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st August. Advance tickets are available for just £19 per person. Children under 16 go free when accompanied by a paying adult.