OPEN gardens!

The NGS yesterday announced that some gardens are now opening for visits!  Details from the NGS website. Thornton Hall, Darlington, has announced the following open dates: Wednesdays 10th June, 17th June, 24th June, 1st, 8th and 15th  July, plus Sunday 5th July.  Tea,...

NGS gardens

There will be no gardens open this year under the National Gardens Scheme – for the first time in 93 years.  The NGS was expected to see 3,700 private gardens open to the public this summer to raise money for nursing charities including Marie Curie and...

September Shows

The RHS have planned the following shows in September – updates will be on their website. Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, 10-15th Hyde Hall, 2-6th Rosemoor, 18-20th The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show hopes to go ahead as sheduled 18-20th, as does Malvern,...

Virtual Chelsea Flower Show

The Chelsea Virtual Flower Show takes place from Monday 18th to Saturday 23rd May. Here are some of the daily floristry highlights: Monday 18th – a top celebrity designer will demonstrate contemporary floral arrangements Tuesday 19th – Potting bench...