Budding gardeners can learn how to grow a quintessentially British flower during a special festival at Sprowston Garden Centre.

The Sweet Pea Festival is being held from Saturday March 5 to Sunday March 13 and will provide people with all they need to know about growing the plant.

Manager of the centre on Blue Boar Lane, Kate Blair, said: 'We have lots of sweet pea seeds and young plants in stock for the event, and visitors can take home a free advice leaflet.'

For more information contact Sprowston Garden Centre on 01603 412 239