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...

My perfect watering can!

Sunday 14 October 2012

Is it possible to have too many watering cans? I have been looking for the perfect watering can for years and here it is! It’s simple ...

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Nymans: Ed Ikins green gardening

Friday 12 October 2012

With the rain pattering (what’s new?) on the roof of the Garden House, Ed Ikin described “green gardening” at Nymans, the National ...

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Plant of the Month: Helianthus Lemon Queen

Wednesday 3 October 2012

Our suggestion this month is the wonderful Helianthus Lemon Queen of the Asteraceae family, and common named the ‘perennial ...

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Visit the Great Dixter Plant Fair

Monday 1 October 2012

One of our very favourite gardens Great Dixter is holding its annual Plant Fair next weekend, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October. This is ...

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A day of domestic bliss and screen-printing heaven!

Friday 28 September 2012

Last Saturday’s ‘Domestic Bliss’ textile print workshop with local designer and maker Kate Strachan was a great success.  The day was ...

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We love: fiery autumn colour

Monday 24 September 2012

Heading out in The Garden House garden last Saturday – the last deliciously sunny day for a while I suspect – we were struck by just ...

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Propagating Pelargoniums

Saturday 15 September 2012

Pelargoniums are native to South Africa and are tender perennials – in other words, they need to be kept frost free over winter.  Some ...

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Plant of the Month: Stipa gigantea

Wednesday 12 September 2012

Having recently spent the day at the Sussex Prairie Garden plant fair and seen some fabulous plants there, I thought I should tell you ...

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Sussex Prairies; plant and art fair

Saturday 8 September 2012

Last Sunday the wonderful Paul and Pauline McBride invited over 60 specialist nurseries, artists and makers to set up their stalls ...

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A favourite poem

Monday 3 September 2012

September by Ted Hughes We sit late, watching the dark slowly unfold: No clock counts this. When kisses are repeated and the arms hold ...

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Mark the date: Sussex Prairies Plant & Art Fair, Sun 2 Sept

Friday 24 August 2012

Well worth a visit – on Sunday 2 September 2011 (from 11am until 5pm) a rare collection of exciting nurseries, artists and crafts ...

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Looking at your garden in a new way

Saturday 18 August 2012

Back in June we ran a creative photography course led by local photographer and tutor Laura Dodson.  A terrific day, enjoyed by all ...

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