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...

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, Telscombe, Saltdean, Peacehaven and Alfriston....

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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 Kyoto, and now we were on a sturdy wooden boat on the Hozegawa river. It was manned by two...

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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 course all at their peak right now although many varieties will continue to flower...

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Hanami, Cherry Blossom Time in Japan

Monday 8 April 2019

The timing could not have been better as the Garden House visits Japan for the third year running with an amazing group of fellow gardeners and takes in the beauty that is April’s hanami (cherry blossom viewing). The cherry blossom (sakura) has...

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Visit our House in Unspoilt Pelion

Friday 5 April 2019

Jutting out into the Pagasitic Gulf midway between Athens and Thessaloniki, Pelion is a wonderfully unspoilt part of Greece, boasting lush mountain scenery, traditional stone villages, deserted beaches and a magical atmosphere.  Legend has it that the Greek gods left Mount Olympus and...

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Podcast: In the Weeds with Anne

Friday 22 March 2019

Featuring our very own Bridgette Saunders, a self-confessed ‘plantaholic’ and co-founder of The Garden House – do listen in! CLICK HERE for PODCAST link / PLAY on SPOTIFY HERE...

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We love: Iris reticulata

Sunday 3 March 2019

One of our spring favourites and ideally suited to pots or planters: Iris reticulata (family Iridaceae) is a dwarf, bulbous perennial to 15cm in height, with narrow, stiffly erect leaves and fragrant, deep violet-purple flowers 8cm in width, each fall marked...

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Wrapping and Rolling!

Thursday 29 November 2018

Now is the time to tackle those critical early winter tasks before the really cold weather comes in.  Firstly get more shrubs for free without the need for a glasshouse or heated propagators by taking your own hardwood cuttings (it’s...

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We love Asters: Late Summer Colour!

Tuesday 9 October 2018

This year’s extraordinary (maybe even becoming normal?) late summer sunshine reminds us that we can continue to enjoy colour in the garden well into October and even early November. Here at The Garden House we have many late summer perennials...

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Save the Date – come to our MacMillan Coffee Morning!

Tuesday 18 September 2018

Visit the Garden House and support the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, Macmillan’s fundraising event for people facing cancer. All over the UK people will be hosting their own Coffee Mornings and donations on the day are made to Macmillan. Last year...

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Garden House Trip to Somerset

Sunday 5 August 2018

Back in June 2018, we enjoyed another delightful garden road trip. Garden House friend and fellow garden enthusiast Julia Widdows tells all… First stop was plantswoman Derry Watkins’ nursery in Wiltshire (see Derry’s poppies in main picture!) – and another Garden...

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The Friday Gardening Group is enrolling for September 2018

Thursday 12 July 2018

Are you looking to learn new skills in horticulture within an energetic and friendly environment? Join the Friday Gardening Group – a fun and supportive team who share knowledge and garden together once a week at the Garden House. We garden...

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