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...

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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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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