The free event follows on from the success of last year's 70^thanniversary celebrations which saw the doors of the park's nurseries thrown open to the public for the first time.

Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport, Cllr Peter Bradbury, said: "Having Bute Park at the heart of the city is one of the many things that makes Cardiff special, and this is a really good opportunity to find out more about its history, the work that goes on behind the scenes, and pick up some tips from the experts who work there every day." 

Based at the Bute Park Education Centre, the event, which takes place on Saturday March 28^th, will feature:

·         A talk on Bute Park's Victorian Gardens and its links to the Bute family estate on the Isle of Bute.

·         A guided walk exploring the park's renowned tree collection.

·         Bute Park's resident beekeeper talking about the hives which were recently introduced to the park.

·         The chance to pick up some tips from the park's team of expert gardeners as they take part in a ‘Gardener's Question Time' panel.

·         A rare opportunity to take a tour of the glasshouses where the Bute Park Nurseries team grow plants for the city's hanging baskets, planters and parks and to visit the Cardiff Salad Garden - an innovative social enterprise growing salad for the city's restaurants and improving mental health.

·         The owner of Secret Garden Café talking through a series of seasonal garden to plate recipes that you can take away and try at home.

·         Plant sales, as the Bute Park Nurseries open their doors to the public for the first time this year and Cardiff Plant Fairs set up in the park with a range of specialist plants to buy.

·         A host of drop in family activities to keep the children entertained throughout the day.