Informative & inspirational events, talks, courses & workshops

There's always so much happening in the world of gardening - here we keep you posted on places we've visited, experts we've spoken with, and the things we just love doing...

We love: Pete the Pond

Saturday 10 May 2014

Such a joy to have local expert Pete Birchall, aka Pete the Pond, impart his boundless knowledge and enthusiasm as he got down and ...

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Chelsea Fringe at the Garden House

Thursday 1 May 2014

We are delighted to be part of the Chelsea Fringe and have invited two of our favourite artists/tutors to teach courses during the ...

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Have a go at Hard Landscaping!

Monday 21 April 2014

Well it’s almost finished, and what a big undertaking it has been!  I’m talking about our beautiful new pathway, created from a ...

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At Easter we enjoy flowers and cake!

Thursday 17 April 2014

Easter in the Garden House is all about spring flowers, about potting on seedlings and preparing the ground for planting – it’s also ...

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Now’s the Time to Grow Your Own Potatoes

Sunday 13 April 2014

Plant a few potatoes now and it wont be long before youll be enjoying your own crop of new potatoes and of course it’s no surprise ...

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National Garden Scheme Open Day

Tuesday 8 April 2014

Visit The Garden House this Sunday 13 April, wed love to see you!  In Victorian times this large garden, tucked away in the heart of ...

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Staking Your Tall and Unruly Plants

Thursday 3 April 2014

Getting going with your plant supports is such an important activity at this time of year, as suddenly all the perennials are coming to ...

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Spring Greens at Denmans Garden

Sunday 23 March 2014

A slightly unscheduled visit to Denmans Garden on a grey mid-February day still gave us plenty to look at. Denmans, in West Sussex, is ...

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Evening Talk, Friday 21 March: Planting in the Parks & Gardens of Brighton

Wednesday 19 March 2014

If youve been applauding the naturalistic and very beautiful development of our local parks and gardens, this talk is for you! Sarah ...

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Trip to Amsterdam and Bruges

Wednesday 12 February 2014

If you are looking for a fun and relaxing holiday, and you love plants and gardens, join the Garden House trip to Bruges and Amsterdam, ...

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Plant of the Month: Lewisia Cotyledon

Sunday 9 February 2014

Lewisia Cotyledo (Family: portulacaceae) is an evergreen perennial flowering plant originating in the north-west USA. It grows from a ...

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Winter Pruning of Apple and Pear Trees

Sunday 2 February 2014

Winter pruning of apple and pear trees should be carried out when the tree is dormant, between leaf fall and bud burst (usually between ...

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