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...

We love: Mosaics in the Garden

Monday 30 April 2012

At the Garden House we love a mosaic or two – especially in the garden! Sue Samways is a self-taught mosaicist with a love of gardens ...

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Plant of the Month: Epimedium

Sunday 22 April 2012

April is magical time as plants emerge from their winter dormancy, some producing a beautiful show of flowers. One such, and a ...

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Perennial Supports – be creative!

Thursday 19 April 2012

Now is the very best time to get your plant supports into place.  With growth on most perennials just starting, you can clearly see ...

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Euphorbias, so useful in the garden

Monday 9 April 2012

Spring in the UK has been wonderful, certainly in the south, with extremely warm weather enjoyed, but at the same time rather troubling ...

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We love: Composting

Saturday 31 March 2012

If you want to garden organically, save money, and so important right now save water, think seriously about composting your garden ...

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Fergus Garrett at The Garden House

Monday 26 March 2012

A hugely inspiring and very relaxed talk by Fergus Garrett took place at the Garden House on the strangely warm evening of 23rd March. ...

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Decorative stained glass workshop

Monday 19 March 2012

As you walk through your garden, something sparkles and catches your eye.  How wonderful if it is an artwork you have made yourself… ...

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Growing Perennial Vegetables

Wednesday 14 March 2012

Something to think about at this time of year is making a perennial vegetable bed; that means vegetables that will continue to grow ...

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Time to organise your veg beds!

Friday 9 March 2012

March is here and it’s time to get organised in your vegetable plot Check, repair or replace any rotten raised-bed boards, and build ...

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Hardy and Half-hardy Annuals When to Sow

Sunday 4 March 2012

Hardy Annuals – are plants with a life cycle of one year that will tolerate the frost and can be sown without heat and will be fine to ...

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We love: heavenly Hellebores

Sunday 26 February 2012

Hellebores (sometimes known as the Christmas or Lenten rose) are perennial garden plants with beautiful, elegant flowers. At the Garden ...

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We love: the London Road Station Partnership

Tuesday 21 February 2012

We recently connected with a fantastic local initiative, the London Road Station Partnership – a group made up of neighbours living ...

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