Presenter due to visit city with expert tips for garden

The horticultural event, which runs on Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22, will feature stalls as well as information and displays.

Organisers are appealing for flower growers and those who sell

gardening supplies to take up a stall for the two days.

Rotherham's general markets manager, Robin Lambert, said: "This is the second Garden Lovers Fayre the town has hosted and if last year is anything to go by, it should be another fantastic couple of days filled with everything you will need to create the perfect garden for summer.

"As part of the celebrations we will be welcoming local experts, as well as a host of stalls selling garden gifts and hanging baskets, the chance to sign up for horticultural classes and a series of live demonstrations.

"The market stalls really make the two days complete and are the perfect accompaniment to the other attractions. I hope we manage to better the amazing turn out of last year and have the streets filled with stalls.

"Whether you are a specialist trader or an allotment holder, the Garden Lovers Fayre is the perfect place to exhibit your wares in front of thousands of visitors. I have to say though, the highlight of the fayre will be the visit from Pippa."

Newspaper columnist Ms Greenwood, whose book New Gardener sold more than 250,000 copies, will be meeting members of the public and market stall holders on Friday, May 21, as well as signing copies of her books and giving autographs.

She will also be using her gardening experience to give a demonstration about herbs, followed by a question and answer session.

Those who wish to apply to run a stall at the Garden Lovers Fayre

should contact Dawn Campbell