Ticket sales are picking up for the Spring Gardening Show in Malvern.

The Three Counties Agricultural Society, which organises the event, says uncertainty about the impact of foot and mouth and the decision to replace the Three Counties Show in June had resulted in people delaying booking tickets.

The show, which runs from May 11 to 13, is the first national gardening event of the year.

It includes a RHS floral marquee housing about 100 of the country's top nursery exhibitors.

Tickets are available 01684 584924.