Over the past few years Woodburn Nursery has been fortunate to exhibit at several Royal Horticultural Society Shows, these have included the world renowned RHS Chelsea Flower show and more recently the RHS Tatton Park Flower show.
To date the following awards have been achieved
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show
2010 Exhibit "Bog To Bag" depicts some of the different composts used in our industry,the theme is a compost trial set amongst a backdrop of floral compost bags and marigold marshland
2009 Exhibit "Back to Basics" depicts a polytunnel full of colourful bedding plants representing Darlington Borough Councils Woodburn Nursery. The exhibit was awarded a Silver medal.
2008 - No Exhibit
2007 Exhibit "Regal Glory" depicts two peacocks sitting in the Victorian South Park amongst colourful flowerbeds. The display was again constructed in conjunction with Nubeck Nursery and was rewarded a Silver Gilt medal.
2006 Exhibit "Blooms in Transit" depicts a Transit Tipper Vehicle delivering and offloading a colourful array of materials. This display was constructed in conjunction with Nubeck Nursery and was awarded a Silver Gilt medal. The exhibit was sponsored by Northgate PLC who are our current providers of hire vehicles and celebrated their 25th anniversary.
2005 Exhibit "The Band Stand" depicts the South Park Bandstand which is currently in the process of being renovated as part of the major works to restore the park. The display was done in conjunction with Nubeck Nursery and was awarded a Silver Medal.
2004 Exhibit "Quaker Town" depicting the areas that the Quakers have influenced and in particular, Religion, Slavery, Industry and Education. The work was done in collaboration with students from Haughton Comprehensive School and awarded a Silver Gilt medal.
2003 Exhibit "Market Day" depicting a typical market place fruit and vegetable stall. Awarded a Silver medal.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
2001 Exhibit "The Clocktower" depicting the Clocktower Lodge from the South Park. Awarded a Bronze medal.
2000 Exhibit "Past and Present Railways" depicting the original Locomotion and modern day high speed trains. Awarded a Silver medal.
1999 Exhibit "The Chelsea Pensioner" depicting a Chelsea Pensioner resting within a Gazebo. Awarded a Silver medal.
1998 Exhibit "Locomotion" depicting the first passenger railway. Awarded a special Rose Bowl by the RHS as exhibit not officially entered.
