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Garden House Trip to Somerset

Back in June 2018, we enjoyed another delightful garden road trip. Garden House friend and fellow garden enthusiast Julia Widdows tells all…

First stop was plantswoman Derry Watkins’ nursery in Wiltshire (see Derry’s poppies in …

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The Friday Gardening Group is enrolling for September 2018

Are you looking to learn new skills in horticulture within an energetic and friendly environment? Join the Friday Gardening Group – a fun and supportive…

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The Hidden Gardens of Brighton and Beyond!

Looking at lovely gardens is so enjoyable, and a special pleasure when they are private gardens that we wouldn’t otherwise see. Our first in a…

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Join our Garden House travels to Madeira 2019

We have now completed our arrangements for our Garden House visit to Madeira. Confirmed dates are 24 February to 2 March 2019. We are working…

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Visit Jackie’s Open Garden…

Garden House friends Jackie and Chris Burgess are opening their beautiful cottage garden on Sunday 24 June 2018, 11am-5pm, for Lewes Saturday Circles, a small…

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The Garden House travels East and West in 2019…

Looking ahead to 2019 travels, we are very excited as two Garden House trips are rapidly coming together. Do let us know as soon as…

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Today I must....check for ripe apples…

To check if any of your apples are ripe yet, lift them carefully in the palm of your hand and twist slightly – if the apple comes off easily then it is ready.

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