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...

The Collector Earl’s Garden

Tuesday 14 August 2012

Earlier this year we visited the amazing gardens at Arundel Castle in West Sussex. Before the present 18th Duke and Duchess moved ...

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Just an idea

Friday 27 July 2012

It’s just an idea, and we’re testing the water – to find out whether our lovely gardening friends out there would be interested in ...

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Summers here!

Saturday 21 July 2012

So good to see blue skies at last, summer’s here and isnt it welcome after weeks and weeks of rain? The good thing is that most plants ...

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The Garden House Summer School Report!

Sunday 15 July 2012

Our four day long horticultural summer school in early July illustrated the great diversity to be experienced in the gardening world ...

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Open Garden for Charity Saturday 14 July

Tuesday 10 July 2012

The Garden House will be hosting its annual charity event, as always in aid of a local charity.  This year we are supporting Brighton ...

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A Day to Remember

Saturday 7 July 2012

When Debbie Hinks was wondering where to hold her 50th birthday party – she knew that she wanted a gossipy, relaxed, sunny atmosphere ...

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Plant of the Month – Rosa Souvenir du Docteur Jamain

Monday 2 July 2012

My choice this month is the wonderful rose, Rosa Souvenir du Docteur Jamain’, an old rose variety first introduced in 1865 (image ...

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Curl up with a book

Sunday 24 June 2012

When heading out into the garden isnt the best option (will this wind and rain ever stop?), or when I get those 3am awakenings when the ...

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Visiting Jupiter Artland

Tuesday 19 June 2012

On a recent visit to Scotland I was taken to Jupiter Artland, a contemporary sculpture garden in the grounds of Bonnington House ...

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All about roses

Friday 8 June 2012

I doubt if there is anything about roses that Simon White does not know. He has worked for multi-medal-winning Peter Beales Roses in ...

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Go pots for the Jubilee!

Saturday 2 June 2012

Going crazy for the Jubilee may not be your thing, but it’s still a great opportunity to play around with the lively red, white and ...

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Whether or not to Chelsea chop!

Sunday 27 May 2012

It’s scary and not without failures, but many people swear by it the so-called Chelsea chop is a pruning method by which you can limit ...

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