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...

Winter garden thought

Thursday 26 January 2012

Winter garden thought, Vita Sackville-West “The shortest day has passed, and whatever nastiness of weather we may look forward to ...

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Planning ahead on the vegetable plot or allotment

Thursday 19 January 2012

Plan out your vegetable plot on paper before working out what seed you want to order from the catalogues, so you don’t over order or ...

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Plant of the Month: Garrya eliptica

Friday 13 January 2012

Garrya eliptica is more commonly known as the Silk Tassel Bush, an excellent evergreen shrub providing a long period of interest ...

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New Year Gardening Quiz: PART 3

Sunday 8 January 2012

Take part in our three-part Gardening Quiz and join us for FREE on our visit to the wonderful winter garden at Cambridge University ...

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New Year Gardening Quiz: PART 2

Thursday 5 January 2012

Take part in our three-part Gardening Quiz and join us for FREE on our visit to the wonderful winter garden at Cambridge University ...

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New Year Gardening Quiz: PART 1

Monday 2 January 2012

Take part in our three-part Gardening Quiz and join us for FREE on our visit to the wonderful winter garden at Cambridge University ...

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Last thoughts on the past weeks Christmas festivities

Tuesday 27 December 2011

Before we welcome in the New Year (and we’re so looking forward to it, we’ve so much going on!) a final view on Christmas from all of ...

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Our favourite Savoury Nut Roast!

Thursday 22 December 2011

Although it may seem almost a cliché, here at The Garden House we love a savoury nut roast at Christmas!  Some of us are vegetarian, ...

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The holly and the ivy

Wednesday 21 December 2011

Both holly and ivy make striking winter evergreens with all the traditional Christmas links. Hollies carry colourful winter berries to ...

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Creating your own festive highlights

Monday 12 December 2011

Making our own gifts, Christmas cards and festive wreaths can add that bit more cheer to this time of the year.  Recent workshops at ...

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Gifts for Gardeners

Wednesday 7 December 2011

I rather like this month – the pressure is off!  A bit of fireside gardening is lovely at this time of year – although it has still ...

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Plant of the Month: Viburnum x bodnantense Dawn

Monday 5 December 2011

The winter flowering Viburnum, Viburnum x bodnantense Dawn, is a real beauty and is a must for this time of year.  It has pale pink ...

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