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...

Enjoy a seedy weekend!

Thursday 2 February 2012

Seedy Sundays now include Seedy Saturdays too and are attracting more and more people. Primarily the event is about swapping seeds but they have grown and now make for a great family day out with workshops for adults and children...

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Baking bread in chilly January

Monday 30 January 2012

While not exactly gourmet gardening, making your own bread touches on many of the things we love about our outdoor spaces – smell, touch, hard work, wonderful results and something you can share with friends and family! Last Saturday a...

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Winter garden thought

Thursday 26 January 2012

Winter garden thought, Vita Sackville-West “The shortest day has passed, and whatever nastiness of weather we may look forward to in January and February, at least we notice that the days are getting longer.  Minute by minute they lengthen out. ...

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Planning ahead on the vegetable plot or allotment

Thursday 19 January 2012

Plan out your vegetable plot on paper before working out what seed you want to order from the catalogues, so you don’t over order or end up with two much of the same things. DIARY NOTE:  Seedy Sunday takes place on...

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Plant of the Month: Garrya eliptica

Friday 13 January 2012

Garrya eliptica is more commonly known as the Silk Tassel Bush, an excellent evergreen shrub providing a long period of interest throughout the winter, and especially good for January colour. It has attractive leathery leaves and from November to February...

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New Year Gardening Quiz: PART 3

Sunday 8 January 2012

Take part in our three-part Gardening Quiz and join us for FREE on our visit to the wonderful winter garden at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens on Saturday 11February OR on our day trip to Woolbeding Gardens at Midhurst, West Sussex on...

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New Year Gardening Quiz: PART 2

Thursday 5 January 2012

Take part in our three-part Gardening Quiz and join us for FREE on our visit to the wonderful winter garden at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens on Saturday 11February OR on our day trip to Woolbeding Gardens at Midhurst, West Sussex on...

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New Year Gardening Quiz: PART 1

Monday 2 January 2012

Take part in our three-part Gardening Quiz and join us for FREE on our visit to the wonderful winter garden at Cambridge University Botanic Gardens on Saturday 11 February OR on our day trip to Woolbeding Gardens at Midhurst, West Sussex...

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Last thoughts on the past weeks Christmas festivities

Tuesday 27 December 2011

Before we welcome in the New Year (and we’re so looking forward to it, we’ve so much going on!) a final view on Christmas from all of us here – the words of  Pam Ayres, as ever, amusing, dry and so...

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Our favourite Savoury Nut Roast!

Thursday 22 December 2011

Although it may seem almost a cliché, here at The Garden House we love a savoury nut roast at Christmas!  Some of us are vegetarian, some are not but everyone seems to enjoy this tried-and-tested favourite! Ingredients: 250gms (8oz) ground...

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The holly and the ivy

Wednesday 21 December 2011

Both holly and ivy make striking winter evergreens with all the traditional Christmas links. Hollies carry colourful winter berries to add to their important all-year-round foliage, especially attractive when you consider that from October to March most other plants have...

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Creating your own festive highlights

Monday 12 December 2011

Making our own gifts, Christmas cards and festive wreaths can add that bit more cheer to this time of the year.  Recent workshops at The Garden House have included Book Binding with Nicola Jackson, Paper Collage with Jane Robbins, and...

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