The Instant Gardener

Please note that applications for this are now closed – we’ll let you know if we hear about another series being made. Do you fancy being on TV? The Instant Gardener are looking for contributors with a garden or outside area that is need of some TLC. The...

Thank you!

We have had a lovely year welcoming visitors to the garden and on our courses. Along the way we have found Sue, Soo, Alison and Belinda, who now help in the garden on a Tuesday afternoon; have got quite a few Season Ticket holders; met lots of garden visitors; and...
Winter Wreaths

Winter Wreaths

Now is an ideal time to decorate outdoor wreaths. We have been very busy here as last week Richard, our willow grower, showed us how to weave a willow wreath. Christmas willow wreaths are lovely, but the stems of some of our garden plants can be used too. Cornus stems...

Jobs in the Garden for December

If you are very hardy and want to do some gardening in December, here are some jobs to do at this time of year: Carry on / Finish tidying up the borders by removing dead foliage and leaves. Move perennials if needed. Plant tulip bulbs a.s.a.p into the garden; it may...
Roses

Roses

After having such a cold spring the roses here were very late getting going and flowering was delayed. However it has turned out to be a fabulous year for the roses, and many are still flowering. Now is the time to be ordering or planting roses. You can still buy...