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...

Haiti fundraiser at The Garden House

Monday 15 February 2010

Were delighted to report that last Fridays bring and buy a plant fundraising event was successful, raising £520 to support the UNICEF ...

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Shrubs for free hardwood cuttings!

Saturday 13 February 2010

Now is just about the last opportunity you’ll have to take hardwood cuttings (it is preferable to start in November, but any time ...

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We love bees!

Monday 8 February 2010

On the last Saturday in January The Garden House hosted a talk by bee keeping expert Pam Hunter, a committee member of the BBKA ...

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Trees for small gardens

Saturday 6 February 2010

Choosing a tree for a small garden takes a good deal of thought and planning. If you choose a tree that is too large it may need to be ...

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The Giant Carrot childrens book

Thursday 4 February 2010

We just love it when we see children being inspired to garden and grow! Top of our current list of inspirational childrens gardening ...

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Join us on our visit to South Africa!

Saturday 30 January 2010

The Garden House has arranged to take a group of gardening enthusiasts to South Africa in October.  We are so looking forward to this ...

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Prunus x subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’

Saturday 23 January 2010

Looking for a winter-flowering tree for your garden? During the rather dreary months from late autumn to early spring there are a small ...

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Be inspired by RHS Wisley

Friday 22 January 2010

I was so pleased to read Elspeth’s Thompson’s article in last Sunday’s Telegraph  (14 January www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening) extolling ...

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Plant of the moment Sarcococca

Thursday 21 January 2010

Sarcococca – common name, Christmas box or sweet box What a plant – this evergreen shrub has so much going for it – it is evergreen, ...

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Snowy gardenscape

Sunday 10 January 2010

Pretty though the garden is under a layer of fresh snow, arent you just panicking about your plants?! Wondering whether theyll recover, ...

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Coming soonGarden House events March-April 2010

Wednesday 6 January 2010

Plan ahead! Although some details are yet to be confirmed, here’s a quick taster of whats to come in March and April 2010! All ...

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Festive wreath-making!

Sunday 6 December 2009

The aroma of mulled cider, the scent of eucalyptus and pine – what else could it be but wreath-making at The Garden House! Bridgette ...

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