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...

Saturday The Daily Telegraph: The Great British Stake-off

Saturday 17 April 2021

Thank you to The Daily Telegraph Gardening section (Saturday 17 April) for a wonderful feature highlighting the creative garden staking ...

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It’s Snowdrop Time at Marchants!

Monday 25 January 2021

If you’re not familiar with Marchants Hardy Plants we suggest you investigate as soon as possible! Widely viewed as the key Sussex ...

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Christmas Wreath Cheers!

Tuesday 8 December 2020

As this season we were unable to run our usual Christmas Wreath-Making Workshops inside the Garden House, we adapted and invited guests ...

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In Limbo at the Garden House

Monday 22 June 2020

Despite the weeks of lockdown (or because of) it has been a busy time here in the garden; plans made earlier are coming to fruition, ...

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Walking the South Downs for charity Afasic

Monday 11 May 2020

Having been given permission by Mr. B Johnson and his crew to take a daily walk while locked-down I have decided, probably subliminally ...

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Useful Plant and Gardening Sources

Monday 11 May 2020

We have I’m sure all been enjoying our gardens, but sometimes we need a little support! Useful contacts below… Here are a few ...

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Snowdrops at Marchants Hardy Plants

Tuesday 21 January 2020

Calling all galanthophiles!  Visit our friends at Marchants Hardy Plants – Saturday 25 January 2020 – 10.00am till ...

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A joyous place: The dementia-friendly gardening group

Tuesday 7 January 2020

The city of Brighton & Hove has bid to become the UK’s first Gold Sustainable Food City. Read their blog HERE – a series of posts ...

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Unique Community Gala at Glyndebourne Opera House

Sunday 13 October 2019

We thought our Garden House friends might be interested in the following event taking place on Sunday 17 November.  It is being held to ...

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MacMillan Coastal Garden Trail

Wednesday 17 July 2019

27 and 28 July 2019 – twenty-two private gardens opening between Brighton and Seaford, taking in Portslade, Hove, Woodingdean, ...

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Sakura and Makota, a Japanese love affair (Spring 2019)

Sunday 30 June 2019

Written by Liz Bradshaw Two days into the Garden House tour of Japan my spirits soared.  We had admired the temples and gardens of ...

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How many Roses can you name?

Saturday 15 June 2019

Here at The Garden House we absolutely LOVE roses – in fact we realise that we now have over 68 varieties in the garden, and of ...

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