Friday 24 March 2017
You still have time to catch this exciting and vibrant exhibition it’s on until 7 May 2017, at the Fashion & Textile Museum in Bermondsey Street, London. We loved it, such a fresh and exuberant approach to furnishings, and all inspired...
Thursday 16 March 2017
Being Brighton gardeners were very conscious of the challenges that face those of us with exposed or southern coastal gardens. A year or two back we visited the amazing Ventnor Botanic Gardens on the Isle of Wight and met Irene Fletcher who worked...
Sunday 5 March 2017
Our lead picture was taken today but this lovely miniature iris has been in flower for about a month now. What a favourite this little gem is! There are many types of Iris, rhizomatous or bulbous perennials, all with narrow leaves...
Sunday 26 February 2017
One of our favourite occupations aside from gardening of course is to explore ways to refresh the look of the garden by antique hunting, and early spring is the perfect time for giving your garden not just a planting makeover,...
Thursday 16 February 2017
Each month here at the Garden House we spend one evening celebrating the time of year. These evenings are for lovers of gardens, plants, food and drink, and traditional crafts. Over the last few sessions we have celebrated Hygge, listened to mysterious...
Wednesday 1 February 2017
Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening by Robert Frost (1874-1963) Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with...
Friday 20 January 2017
At the Garden House we love cooking, and happily at both our Seasonal Celebration evenings and our Gardening from Scratch evenings we have enjoyed much praise for our suppers! We particularly love Nigel Slater’s writing, and this recipe is from...
Sunday 15 January 2017
Here at The Garden House, one of the things we love to do during the cold months is to plan ahead, choosing seeds for the spring, and experimenting with new varieties of flowers and vegetables. So aren’t we lucky to...
Sunday 1 January 2017
Wishing all our friends, gardeners, visitors and volunteers a very happy, healthy and creative New Year in the garden! Thank you for all your support throughout 2016 February Starting 11 January (Weds evenings) – Gardening from Scratch: 8-session course, CLICK...
Sunday 18 December 2016
We are so thrilled with Garden House friend Mary Middleton’s watercolours of the garden here at Warleigh Road, Brighton, that we asked Mary to tell us something about her experience painting these wonderful scenes and moments: “This is my third...
Sunday 11 December 2016
The Garden House is holding a festive celebration – Thursday 15 December 2.30 7.00pm. We will have an eclectic mix of gifts (by local makers), vouchers for our courses and trips (which make great presents), and plants, plus mulled cider and...
Thursday 1 December 2016
Meet the team at Planted! for a plant-based Pop Up dining experience – an all vegan 3-course Christmas menu. As you arrive youll be greeted around the wood burner with a seasonal cocktail, before sitting at a communal table where...