Peter Dowdall names some plants to add to our wish lists 

It's showtime: 'Carpe diem' is Peter Dowdall's advice as he looks forward to upcoming plant and flower fairs 

Peter Dowdall will certainly by hoping to source this Delphinium 'Princess Caroline' at one of the plant shows which are being held over the next few months. Picture: iStock

Sure, I’ve missed the pubs and of course the restaurants and it’s fantastic to see them reopening along with other aspects of society but what has got me really excited is to learn that plant and flower shows are emerging once more.

Specialist nursery folk from all over Ireland will travel to various parts to exhibit their special babies, for, to many, that is exactly what they are and that is what makes these shows special and not just like a regular trip to the local garden centre.