Saturday 21 November 2015
In this world of new media, there’s still nothing that beats a well-written or photo-rich book at Christmas. Our suggestions, recommended by avid readers among the Garden House Friday gardeners, are generally practical and down-to- earth and will sit well...
Saturday 14 November 2015
In natural ecosystems, autumn leaves are a crucial part of the natural cycle, returning complex chemical compounds to the ground where they are broken down. The first phase in this breakdown is often carried out by worms, slugs, woodlice and other small animals on the...
Saturday 7 November 2015
The word evergreen can still conjure up the image of an overgrown old-fashioned shrubbery, often under trees, and composed of plants such as laurel and privet. Yet it is really important to appreciate the value and aesthetic appeal of evergreens...
Friday 23 October 2015
Having visited the splendid Great Dixter a few weekends ago I was once again reminded of the magic of this extraordinary place. There really is nowhere quite like it its spirit, originality, boldness and creativity shine through. It was...
Tuesday 20 October 2015
Come autumn and we often turn to poetry to describe this rich and wonderful season. Certainly here at the Garden House we love to watch the leaf change, to clear away what was the summer’s glory and to revel in the...
Monday 12 October 2015
We adore clematis in the garden, but sometimes find ourselves mystified by their different pruning and care regimes. People who are passionate about clematis (with good reason) say they are an easy and hugely useful and adaptable plant to grow,...
Friday 25 September 2015
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples the mossd cottage-trees, And fill all fruit...
Sunday 20 September 2015
Come to The Garden House and support the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraising event. All over the UK on Friday 25th September people will be hosting Coffee Mornings with all monies raised and donations on the...
Monday 7 September 2015
There are plenty of excellent walks in Sussex, and crisp and sunny autumn days are ideal for visiting your local woodland areas. Many trees are just starting to change colour and there is much to look at and explore. We...
Sunday 30 August 2015
Now is the time to plan ahead and buy bulbs for Christmas forcing, and for spring outdoor displays. It is well worth ordering catalogues from specialist growers such as Peter Nyssen, Petrichor, Avon Bulbs, Jacques Amand International, HW Hyde &...
Tuesday 25 August 2015
Following the great success of Rose Hardys talk early this year we have invited her back on Friday 2 October 2015 to talk about late flowering perennials. Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants is a small family run independent nursery based in Hampshire, which grows...
Tuesday 18 August 2015
If you are traveling to the West Country this late summer or autumn do visit the Hauser & Wirth gallery at Bruton in Somerset – it is very interesting in so many ways! Hauser & Wirth Somerset is an innovative...