National Gardens Scheme 2021

The new guide to open gardens in 2021 is now available.  This is £13.99 for delivery in February 2021.  Available through the NGA website.  Details of open gardens can also be found on the NGS website.  Over 3000 gardens will be opening between February and...

Ushaw Christmas Trail

Ushaw have opened their Christmas Tree Trail – which has both inside exhibits and decorated trees in the gardens.  Entry is timed, by ticket only – see website for further info.  

The Auckland Project

£212000 has been awarded by Historic England towards essential repairs of historic features in the outside spaces surrounding Auckland Castle. The project includes restoration of the Bishop’s Steps providing access to the Walled Garden, as well as the creation...

Wildflower Verges

More than 97% of meadows have been destroyed since the thirties, amid the intensification of agriculture, making the 238,000 hectares of road verges across the UK a vital habitat for pollinators. Highways England have announced that all new major roads will have wild...

Sarah Raven – 2021 events

Sarah Raven is advertising her 2021 garden events: An afternoon at Perch Hill and Evening at Sissinghurst with Sarah – afternoon tea at Perch Hill with a talk by Sarah, followed by travel to Sissinghurst and drinks/talk by Juliet Nicolson. Three course dinner....