Evelyn Community Gardens, Deptford, London (C) Paul Harris

Plant fruit trees this autumn! New partnership urges communities to dig in

Thousands of Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature pledged since June New partnership encourages communities to plant fruit trees this autumn Events, recipes and harvesting tips – join us to celebrate Apple Day on 21st October! Over 2,200 Coronation Gardens for Food & Nature pledged since June Communities are being encouraged to plant fruit trees and to revitalise community orchards…
Cornwall Spring Flower Show April 1-2 2023

Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show

Dramatic displays of spring flowers and shrubs, exquisite exhibits by leading nurseries and floral artists, and a spectacular slice of horticultural heaven are just some of the features of the Cornwall Garden Society’s 2023 Spring Flower Show to be staged at The Royal Cornwall Showground near Wadebridge on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April. Described by The Telegraph as “the…
The new drought tolerant flower bed at WEst Dean College

West Dean responds to climate change with new plantings

As the UK records its highest temperatures on record and has introduced hosepipe bans, it seems timely that West Dean Gardens (Chichester, West Sussex) has introduced a new drought tolerant experimental meadow that is covered in recycled stone mulch. As Head Gardener Tom Brown explains: “Over recent summers, we’re becoming increasingly aware of how much water we use in our…
Visit London Square Open Garedns Weekend 11-12 June 2022

A weekend of discovery unearthing London’s hidden gems by foot or bike 

As well as opening up over 100 hidden green spaces across the capital, London Square Open Gardens Weekend will be organising over 30 guided walks and cycle rides this year.  The event, on June 11th & 12th, supported by residential developer London Square, will feature a host of walks uncovering some little-known nooks, crannies and fascinating facts as expert guides lead…
2022 Trellis seminar series

Seminar Series draws ‘gardening for wellbeing’ experts from around the world

Everyone involved in gardening for wellbeing will be delighted to learn about the 2nd online Seminar Series coming to their screens from Therapeutic Gardening Charity, Trellis. The event, which takes place from the 7-11th March this year, will bring together experts from around the world who use gardening to support people’s wellbeing. A line-up of distinguished presenters, including practitioners from…
A display of daffodils at Cornwall Spring Flower Show. Photo Charles Francis

Cornwall Garden Society’s Spring Flower Show Bursts into Bloom

Dramatic displays of spring flowers and shrubs; exquisite exhibits by leading nurseries and landscape artists; a spectacular spread of horticultural traders; a Floral Art marquee and botanical illustrations from the Eden Project’s Florilegium Society are just some of the features of the Cornwall Garden Society’s 2022 Spring Flower Show to be staged at The Royal Cornwall Showground near Wadebridge on…