Monday 8 March 2010
Everyones talking about growing your own veg these days, and a new initiative in Brighton and Hove aims to get more local residents growing by showing what is possible right on their doorstep! Brighton & Hove Food Partnerships Harvest project...
Friday 5 March 2010
The Garden House is taking a spring trip to the wonderful Beth Chatto gardens at Colchester, Essex, on 17 April. It is so beautifully planted, and was such a rewarding experience when we went a few years ago in February,...
Saturday 27 February 2010
Having been on a visit to RHS Wisley last week with The Garden House I decided it was so amazing that I visited again this week, this time with my father (who is nearly 90) in tow. RHS Wisley has...
Thursday 25 February 2010
The weather is warming up and soon we will be able to get into our gardens and allotments. For some of us this will involve preparing new beds by digging hard work but therapeutic. I love this evocative poem by...
Saturday 20 February 2010
We had a great visit to RHS Wisley last Saturday and were delighted with some very positive feedback from those of you who joined us. “Thanks for a lovely trip. You guys have a knack of making everyone feel so...
Friday 19 February 2010
If you’re a Galanthus fan look no further. Friday 19 and Saturday 20 February, one of our favourite nurseries, Marchants Hardy Plants, is holding a special sale of snowdrops, together with a cut flower display. Many Galanthus species and hybrids...
Thursday 18 February 2010
Join us on our visit to South Africa, 1-10 October 2010. Spring when the Cape is covered with field upon field of flowers in bloom is a wonderful time for gardening enthusiasts to visit Key aspects of the visit are...
Tuesday 16 February 2010
Just think fresh eggs from your own hens, a great pancake mix, and a delicious filling Shrove Tuesday heaven! Well whilst we cant supply you with the first (although of course, well be enjoying the delicious eggs from our Garden...
Monday 15 February 2010
Were delighted to report that last Fridays bring and buy a plant fundraising event was successful, raising £520 to support the UNICEF appeal for Haiti. A huge thank you to all our stall-holders, to everyone who made delicious cakes to...
Saturday 13 February 2010
Now is just about the last opportunity you’ll have to take hardwood cuttings (it is preferable to start in November, but any time before the new spring leaves start to unfurl, is fine). Today in The Garden House we were...
Monday 8 February 2010
On the last Saturday in January The Garden House hosted a talk by bee keeping expert Pam Hunter, a committee member of the BBKA (British Bee Keeping Assoc.) www.britishbee.org.uk. It was certainly fascinating stuff, but be under no illusion –...
Saturday 6 February 2010
Choosing a tree for a small garden takes a good deal of thought and planning. If you choose a tree that is too large it may need to be removed and this can be very expensive – it will also...