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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...

Celebrate at The Garden House!

Friday 18 February 2011

For a unique family celebration or business event, consider booking our delightful Garden Room.  It makes for a lovely location, nestled within this beautiful garden in central Brighton. We recently hosted a birthday lunch for Mariana and her friends and...

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Our trip to Anglesey Abbey

Monday 14 February 2011

We enjoyed fine weather and great company on our Garden House visit to Anglesey Abbey last Saturday. “Just to say thank you for a wonderful day out, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Your organisation and hospitality is matchless. I am so...

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Gardening with friends!

Thursday 10 February 2011

One of the great things about gardening is the sense of community it can foster.  Whether sharing an allotment, getting the kids to help out on weekends, inviting others to use part of your larger garden that you simply have...

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Snowdrops at Marchants Hardy Plants

Sunday 6 February 2011

As I’m sure you’ll have worked out by now, here at The Garden House we’re big Galanthus fans! So we’re delighted to tell you that on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 February, one of our favourite nurseries, Marchants Hardy Plants,...

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Seedy Sunday, 6th February

Sunday 30 January 2011

Seedy Sunday celebrates its 10-year anniversary – 10 years of swopping seeds, hunting down disappearing or heritage varieties of flowering plants and vegetables. It is the UKs biggest community seed swap. Seeds are provided by the people who have grown...

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Early springgetting started!

Saturday 22 January 2011

Although the weather is still likely to be at its worst there will be plenty of signs that things are beginning to wake up. Bulbs are breaking through the soil, buds are beginning to swell on trees and shrubs, and...

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PART 4 of our Competition! Win a visit to Anglesey Abbey…

Tuesday 18 January 2011

Last part of our four-part Gardening Quiz!  Win a seat on our visit to the stunning Anglesey Abbey on 12 February The garden’s highlight is its stunning Winter Garden, and is at its most spectacular in early spring when drifts...

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PART 3 of our Competition! Win a visit to Anglesey Abbey…

Friday 14 January 2011

Take part in our four-part Gardening Quiz and win a seat on our visit to the stunning Anglesey Abbey on 12 February. The garden’s highlight is its stunning Winter Garden, and is at its most spectacular in early spring when...

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PART 2 of our Competition! Win a visit to Anglesey Abbey…

Monday 10 January 2011

Take part in our four-part Gardening Quiz and win a seat on our visit to the stunning Anglesey Abbey on 12 February. The garden’s highlight is its stunning Winter Garden, and is at its most spectacular in early spring when...

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PART 1 of our Competition! Win a visit to Anglesey Abbey…

Thursday 6 January 2011

Take part in our four-part Gardening Quiz and win a seat on our visit to the stunning Anglesey Abbey on 12 February. The garden’s highlight is its stunning Winter Garden, at its most spectacular in early spring when drifts of...

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Who will be the first to spot a snowdrop?

Sunday 2 January 2011

Galanthus is a small genus of about 19 species of bulb commonly found throughout Europe and western Asia in upland woodland and rocky sites. Galanthus bloom mainly from late winter to mid-spring, though in their natural habitat they often flower...

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From Christopher Lloyds Cuttings

Sunday 26 December 2010

“No passionate gardener, even though distracted by the prospect of Christmas family gatherings, will have their minds totally divorced from whats going on out there.  Where shall they get their inspiration? Of course, we rely on the successes of others...

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