THE Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival is reaching Blagdon this month – at a renowned organic garden.

Snowdrop lovers will be able to pay an early visit to the Yeo Valley Organic Garden on February 14 and 15.

Between 10am and 5pm, nature lovers, garden enthusiasts and galanthophiles (fans of snowdrops) will be able to immerse themselves in the thousands of snowdrops and other spring blooms throughout the 6.5-acre garden.

The weekend event is a precursor to the garden’s full reopening for the new season, in April.

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Sarah Mead, head gardener and owner of Yeo Valley Organic Garden, said: “We’ve planted swathes of
snowdrops throughout the meadows and woodlands over the past eight years, and we can’t wait for everyone to see just how beautiful they are.

“It’s the perfect way to herald the early signs of spring, and to celebrate the loved ones in your life by saying it with snowdrops.”

Half of the entrance fees collected over the weekend will be donated to the not-for-profit community group, Shepton Snowdrop Project, as part of the fringe events supporting the Shepton Snowdrop Festival, which will run from February 20 to 22.

This festival features a range of gardening walks, talks, workshops, specialist nurseries, art, and of course, snowdrops.

Entry to the Yeo Valley Organic Garden costs £8 adults and children over 11; £2 for children between three and 11 years, with under-twos free. RHS members enjoy free entry but must pre-book tickets online.

The Cakehole café will also be open, offering light lunches, tea and cake throughout, as well a selection of Yeo Valley Organic dairy products and other goodies available from the garden shop.