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...

VIDEO Gardening Tips: seed saving for beginners

Monday 11 August 2014

Seed saving is a fun way of saving money and keeping rare heritage vegetables alive, but which vegetables are ideal for beginners? In this video filmed at The Garden House Brighton, thrifty gardener Kim Stoddart, garden writer for The Guardian,...

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Garden, charity, cake – what’s not to like?

Sunday 3 August 2014

STOP PRESS: Due to possible adverse weather conditions tomorrow, 1 Belton Close will ALSO be open TODAY, Saturday 9th.  They’ll still be open on the Sunday however! To confirm garden will be open Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th, 11am-5pm each...

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Mindfulness, Writing and Drawing in our Secret Garden

Thursday 24 July 2014

Earlier this month The Garden House opened it’s gate to a group organised by Evolution Arts (yes, we can be rented!) lead by practising artist and writer Wendy Ann Greenhaigh who for twenty years has worked professionally as an illustrator,...

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Another lovely and sunny Open Garden day!

Monday 21 July 2014

Every summer the Garden House holds a fantastic and fun event to fund-raise for a local charity, and yesterday we opened our garden gate in support of the Moulescoomb Forest Garden & Wildlife Project –www.seedybusiness.org Old friends and new enjoyed lunch...

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AUCTION UPDATE bid for amazing prizes on Sunday 20th July!

Tuesday 15 July 2014

AUCTION UPDATE amazing prizes to bid for in aid of local charity!  Open day and auction this Sunday 20th July. Every summer the Garden House holds a fantastic and fun event to fund-raise for a local charity, and this year...

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We Love: the Cutting Garden

Sunday 6 July 2014

This fabulous picture of our friend Deborah carrying an armful of sweet peas freshly cut from The Garden House inspired me to write about cutting gardens. At The Garden House we love to bring scent and colour into the house...

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The Garden House Goes Wild Charity Open Day

Wednesday 2 July 2014

SAVE THE DATE:  Sunday 20th July!  Every summer the Garden House holds a fantastic and fun event to fund-raise for a local charity, and this year we are supporting the Moulescoomb Forest Garden & Wildlife Project  www.seedybusiness.org Our aim is to...

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Last few places – book now!

Thursday 26 June 2014

Hen Keeping in a Small Garden / Friday 27 June (couple of places left!):  Discover the many the benefits of hen keeping with expert Charlotte Popescu – how they can reduce our waste and give us so much in return...

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Plant of the Month: Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’

Monday 9 June 2014

Much of the talk at Chelsea Flower Show centered on the purple, plum and maroon colour trend that featured in several of the gardens this year.  One variety in particular stood out for us – the Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ (commonly...

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Garden House Specialist Plant Fair Saturday 7th June

Friday 6 June 2014

As part of the Chelsea Fringe we are holding a special Garden House Plant Fair on Saturday 7 June.  Visit us to view a variety of specialist plant stalls, selling all manner of vegetable seedlings, Dahlias, succulents, herbaceous perennials as...

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Naturalistic Plantings in Brighton & Hove’s Parks and Gardens

Sunday 1 June 2014

Ever wondered who is responsible for the naturalistic and very beautiful planting schemes in our local parks and gardens?  The gardeners, of course, but what about the design, planning and buying?  In the City of Brighton & Hove that responsibility...

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Learning and Sharing

Saturday 24 May 2014

One of the things we love at The Garden House is the opportunity to meet with enthusiastic like-minded people who want to find out more about gardening those who want to understand better the practical in’s and out’s of horticulture...

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