Kent is often nicknamed the Garden of England but what makes it so special and why should be celebrate?
Kent has one of the warmest climates in the UK, making it very easy to grow a variety of fruits, vegetables and plants.
According to new research there are over 2700 smallholdings across the country and these range from cereals to livestock spanning 221,000 hectares of farmland.
Some facts and figures
Kent is home to 90% of cherries grown in England and 50% of plums grown in the country.
Kent is home to the National Fruit Collection, hosted at the Brogdale Collections near Faversham.
These include 2200 apple varieties, 550 pear varieties, 337 plum varieties, 285 cherry varieties and 42 kinds of nut.
Kent is home to 45 vineyards which are members of Wines of Great Britain, the official body for the UK wine industry, and there are also several smaller vineyards across the county.
Kent: The Garden of England, courtesy of Bramley & Teal
Click here for more detailed facts about the wonderful county that is Kent.
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