Tuesday Mini Talks – final few weeks!
Join our chief gardener every Tuesday this summer for a short talk on a range of garden topics
The Garden Room
***** COVID-19 UPDATE APRIL 2022 ***** We are still not open for visits, plant and flower sales or events and will remain so for the foreseeable future. It is such a shame, but we are a small operation and managing social distancing would be very difficult to ensure...
British Flowers Week
It's British flowers week 19-25 June and we're celebrating all things native in the garden. After a slow start due to very wet and then very hot weather, we finally have lots of summer blooms on the way meaning we will have fresh bouquets ready to buy as part of the...
Alliums in bloom
This week our cutting garden is finally coming into full bloom, with the first showing coming from our alliums. Alliums (the family of plants which includes onions and garlic) come in a wide range of colours and sizes and are great for cutting and using both for...
Pots and Baskets at Burleydam
Chris will be at Burleydam in Childer Thornton in April and May demonstrating beautiful pots and hanging baskets. Planting for Pots - Thursday 26th April 5.30pm-7.30pm Food from 5.30pm, Demo 6.30pm-7.30pm Cost: £6 per person (includes meal in the cafe) New Ideas...
Blooming Beautiful Blossom
Until just this week, I’m sure we’ve all been fed up by the weather and unable to get onto the garden to start spring tasks! Luckily the sun has finally made an appearance so it’s an ideal time to is to venture outside and appreciate all of the beautiful blossom on...
Kelsall Gardening Club talk on cut flowers
I had a great time last night giving a talk to Kelsall Gardening Club on flowers and foliage from the garden. I took loads of foliage and some flowers from the garden and went through what is good to use at this time of year. The group were really nice and welcoming...
Special Delivery!
I was excited to receive this year's David Austin Roses catalogue through the post. More than just a sales list, the catalogue also features lots of useful information and advice. If you don't have yours already, request one here:...
2018 course schedule announced!
We are excited to share our 2018 courses and talks which are now available to book. Call or email Chris to find out more or reserve your place. Highlights include our summer ‘grow your own flowers for the home’ courses, a range of shorter talks on Tuesdays, Garden...
Flowers from the Farm
New for 2018, we have joined Flowers from the Farm as a local supplier of fresh cut flowers. From June onwards call in on Tuesday and Friday afternoons to buy whatever's good that day! We'll also be running some masterclasses in the summer so you can grow your own...