PREPARATIONS are well under way for next month's Autumn Garden & Country Show.

And the highlight of this year's show is the final chance of the season to see the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show.

Bargain plants, the Children's Farm Park, a pottery workshop and dog agility finals are also planned for the event at the Three Counties' Showground, on September 24 and 25.

Spokeswoman Sharon Gilbert said: "It just goes from strength to strength, and we are seeing more visitors, including coach parties, booking in advance.

"It really is the perfect end to the gardening year, and, of course, because it takes place just 13 weeks before Christmas, it's a great source of quality gifts too.

"We are looking forward to yet another successful show in Malvern."

There will be around 500 tradestands at the event, including the usual attractions such as vintage cars, machinery, a cookery theatre, falconry and gun dogs.