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...

Chelsea Physic Garden: a GH favourite!

Friday 6 May 2016

Another in our series of features highlighting  just a few of our favourite gardens. Tucked away behind the elegant Chelsea facades of ...

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Clinton Lodge Gardens

Sunday 1 May 2016

We recently enjoyed a visit to these beautiful gardens when they were open for the NGS (National garden Scheme) – and as the garden ...

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West Dean Gardens; a gardener’s day out

Saturday 23 April 2016

We feel this is one of the most exciting times of year in the garden as April and May bring both the chance to see the structural forms ...

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Garden and Home Mosaic Projects

Sunday 17 April 2016

Have you been saving broken china bits and pieces ready for the day that you’ll start that mosaic masterpiece? Why not bring them along ...

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16-17 April: NGS Open Weekend

Saturday 9 April 2016

Opening for the National Garden Scheme and in the ‘yellow book’ – the Garden House is tucked away in the heart of the city and really ...

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Rosy Hardy talking Plants for Shade

Sunday 27 March 2016

A few weeks ago we enjoyed another great talk by Rosy Hardy, founder in 1988 of the independent nursery Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants ...

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Film Screening: ‘Tasting My Future’

Monday 21 March 2016

We feel privileged and excited to be supporting this wonderful film made by GH friend Cathy Maxwell, and her colleague Sylvie Collier. ...

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A Good Time to use Willow, Cornus and Hazel in the Garden

Sunday 13 March 2016

Now is the ideal time to prepare for growth by creating structures that will support growing grasses, perennials and vegetables and ...

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Our Favourite Spring Flowering Shrubs and Trees

Sunday 6 March 2016

Of the many early spring flowering shrubs and trees, we have some particular favourites at the Garden House. In flower at the moment in ...

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Top Tips: what to do in March

Monday 29 February 2016

As we all know, its so important to keep on top of the many jobs in the garden and vegetable bed, especially at this time of year.  So ...

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Celebrating February, a month on the brink…

Sunday 21 February 2016

Our ongoing course, A Celebration of the Seasons, is well underway – each month a seasonal dinner, talk of the month’s delights and ...

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Were in Camellia Heaven

Sunday 14 February 2016

Few hardy shrubs signal the end of winter better than camellias, the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) ‘Plant of the Moment’ for ...

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