September 2017

FREE Bulb Lasagne Demo

This week I’m planting a bulb lasagne pots for the spring gardens. I’ll be doing demos at  If you’d like to ‘have a go’ at planting a pot yourself you’ll need to book a place – no charge just the cost of the materials; pot, compost, bulbs etc  that you take away.  £10.  Places limited […]

Inspiration Time

Most gardens look good throughout the summer months but if yours is looking a bit tired come along anytime now until mid October to get inspiration and ideas on how to  extend the colour and interest. 

Its ‘Hug a Tree Time’

We all love to see clusters of berries and fruits on trees and shrubs this month and the Cercis tree in the Cottage garden is giving off the delicious  aroma of burnt toffee – our first sign of autumn. There are still plenty of late flowering perennials and ornamental grasses attracting the bees and butterflies […]

September Special for Season Ticket Holders

Bring friend(s) to visit the gardens on your ticket for free in September ( Show your Keyring = Entry for Four )