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...

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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Time for Happy Seed Hunting!

Saturday 25 January 2014

Due to the mild weather we’ve had here in Brighton, we’ve had a surprising number of plants in flower over the past few weeks we ...

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We love raspberries!

Sunday 5 January 2014

One of the questions we are often asked is what are the best raspberries to grow – fruit growing is such a rewarding part of the garden ...

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See in the New Year at the inspiring Anglesey Abbey Gardens

Tuesday 31 December 2013

As winter slowly turns to spring no plant lover should miss the chance to visit the glorious winter display at Anglesey Abbey.  ...

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Wishing all our friends a very happy Christmas

Friday 20 December 2013

Mistletoe by Walter de la Mare (1913) Sitting under the mistletoe (Pale-green, fairy mistletoe), One last candle burning low, All the ...

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…we love: Carols beautiful festive wreath

Friday 20 December 2013

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Plant of the Month: Sarcococca confusa

Saturday 7 December 2013

Sarcococca confusa (sweet box) is a species of flowering plant in the family Buxaceae, related to the common box and probably native to ...

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Raffle in Support of the Philippines Disaster Fund

Thursday 28 November 2013

After hearing of the appalling destruction wreaked by typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines earlier this month and the continuing relief ...

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Catch the Colour at Nymans Gardens

Saturday 16 November 2013

Catch the colour before it goes!  If you live in Sussex, Sheffield Park is bound to be on your ‘must visit’ list; but for beautiful ...

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Lets get Gardening!

Thursday 7 November 2013

Our central focus at The Garden House is the enjoyment and understanding of plants and all things horticultural, and we love nothing ...

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“ Hidden behind an unassuming terrace of houses is one of the most remarkable town gardens I’ve seen, combining a huge array of both ornamental and edible crops, while still creating space and tranquility. ”

Ben Raskin
Head of horticulture, Soil Association

“ The garden house is without doubt one of the most beautiful and inspirational organic gardens I have seen. ”

Kim Stoddart
Gardening writer for The Guardian

“ It’s just a joyous place to be really. To join in other people’s pleasure at doing something that they might not remember five minutes later but they know at the time. And we laugh a lot, and we eat a lot, and we drink a lot. ”

Gemma M.

“ When you come in, that table, it’s always got something wonderful and exciting and welcoming on it… All different fruits and things. We all sit down in this lovely, cosy little place and we chat and laugh! ”

Caroline

“ Courses are taught by experienced horticulturalists and are suitable for all; from the complete beginner to the more experienced gardener. ”

Liz I.

“ It’s designed in such a way that there’s interest through the year and with that comes lots of stimulation of the senses. There’s lots of colour, there’s lots of texture… A walk around the garden can be an activity in itself. ”

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