A unique and beautiful setting for garden lovers to indulge. Not quite Chelsea, but homespun and community minded. This annual fair is held in the ancient, walled, medieval-style garden of Chichele College and the adjoining Duchy Barn Garden. A variety of stalls will be selling plants and garden-related fare. This year, the theme is Tudor Times, with an exhibition of ... Read More
Join Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens for their ‘Plant Swap Social’ on Wednesday 4th June from 10am – 12pm. Bring along any plants from your own gardens to swap with other gardeners in your local area. Enjoy a nice social morning chatting to the gardens team over tea, coffee and biscuits! Gardens open as usual from 10am – 4pm for you ... Read More
Thenford Arboretum are open to visitors 19 a days a year, starting in February with their Snowdrop days, right through to October. A visit to Thenford is a must for all gardening enthusiasts. They look forward to welcoming you to the arboretum. Spread over seventy acres, and featuring a collection of more than three thousand different trees and shrubs, together ... Read More
Once we get hooked on gardens and gardening, we all become fascinated with new and unusual plants. Whether we specialise in collecting a particular group of plants such as roses, snowdrops, irises, etc., or are just interested in anything that is rare or novel, we’re constantly on the lookout for that special plant.However, finding the plants that we need or ... Read More
The residents of Higham Ferrers welcome visitors to their garden each year. The gardens range from the quirky to the formal, some with sweeping lawns and mature trees, while others boast butterfly and bee-friendly refuges, as well as winding paths leading to secluded sitting areas, with another featuring grasses creating height, texture, and movement. Buy plants for your own garden ... Read More
Tour starts at 2pm Free, no need to pre-book, just turn up. Learn the history of the site in this Garden History Tour. The tour will lead you through the ages of the external park, discovering the design of the parkland, tree lineage and the history of the walled garden, including the statues designed by artist Frank Dobson and Walter ... Read More
On Tuesday 24 June, Rockingham Castle will be opening their gardens in collaboration with the National Garden Scheme. This charitable open gardens sees proceeds go to charities associated with the NGS eg: Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and the Queen’s Nursing Institute. This event will run alongside their open day. You can upgrade your gardens ticket to enter ... Read More
Thursday 26th June, 6 pm to 9 pm. Hosted by Head Gardener Andrew Jones, Deene Park's annual Garden Tour with Supper is a must for garden enthusiasts! Explore the seasonal-themed gardens and learn about how the gardens have been developed over the centuries, all whilst gathering tips and advice for your garden at home. Andrew’s horticultural and historical knowledge will ... Read More
Thenford Arboretum are open to visitors 19 a days a year, starting in February with their Snowdrop days, right through to October. A visit to Thenford is a must for all gardening enthusiasts. They look forward to welcoming you to the arboretum. Spread over seventy acres, and featuring a collection of more than three thousand different trees and shrubs, together ... Read More
Thenford Arboretum are open to visitors 19 a days a year, starting in February with their Snowdrop days, right through to October. A visit to Thenford is a must for all gardening enthusiasts. They look forward to welcoming you to the arboretum. Spread over seventy acres, and featuring a collection of more than three thousand different trees and shrubs, together ... Read More
Wollaston Open Gardens will take place on the first Sunday in July. New attractions this year include Craft stalls in the Museum gardens, offering an interesting range of unique gifts. New gardens for 2025 are 67 Shepherds Hill (accessed via Sttebs Care Farm) and Wollaston School – their beautiful gardens include a memorial to deceased staff and pupils. Entry is ... Read More
