Like the first cuckoo, the annual ClassifloraZelari will soon be heralding the arrival of spring, bringing a touch of Tuscany to this quiet corner of Waltham Abbey. As ever, an unrivalled selection of specimen trees, hardy outdoor shrubs, trees and plants will be turning the heads of buyers representing landscaping and development, garden centres, nurseries and garden designers. With more stock than ever under cover and an abundance of special deals, this is one not to miss.

This year, Classiflora tells us, it’s the plants that will be doing the talking – and it seems they've got plenty to talk about...