Spring 2026 Plant Fair
It’s not too soon to put the date in your new 2026 diary! Suffolk Plant Heritage Plant Fair at Helmingham Hall 24th & 25th May 2026 More details in due course.
Continue reading →April’s Talk – ‘Exploring Perennials at West Dean’
A talk by George Ellis Saturday, 25 April 2026, 2.00 pm, Wetherden Village Hall Park Road, Wetherden, IP14 3JS. George Ellis of West Dean College will speak on hi experience of perennials at the college. Note: This is a change from the previously announced speaker. Since 2022 George has been the full-time gardener in the Walled Garden at West Dean, working on ornamental borders, the cutting and kitchen gardens, and a significant collection of fruit trees. He is now a Senior … Continue reading →
Spring 2026 Plant Fair Programme
Helmingham Plant Fair Programme: Alongside the stalls of the specialist nurseries and artisans, we have an exciting programme of talks and entertainment. Sunday 24th May Talks: 11.30am – 12.30pm Garden Speaker – Jim Marshall – The renewal of Benton End Gardens – home of Sir Cedric Morris. 12.30 – 1pm Meet the Experts Q&A: Jim Marshall – RHS Gold Medal Winner and National Trust Gardens Advisor Matthew Tanton Brown – Nurseryman (A Place for Plants) and Broadcaster Anthony Pigott – Scientific … Continue reading →
Daffodil Open Day April 11 2026
Narcissus cultivars bred & introduced by the Rev G H Engleheart Open day to visit the National Plant Collection. A large, plantsman’s garden with an extensive and established collection of historic daffodils as well as most of the extant Engleheart cultivars. Refreshments will be available as well as pots of daffodil bulbs from both the Engleheart collection and the Plant Heritage propagation group. Event Start Date Saturday, 11 April 2026 11.30am Event End Date Saturday, 11 April 2026 4.00pm Cost … Continue reading →
March’s Talk – ‘English Trees’
A Talk by Brian Partridge Saturday, 28 March 2026 2.00pm, Wetherden Village Hall Park Road, Wetherden, IP14 3JS. Brian is a retired electronic engineer who now spends his time woodturning amongst many things. He is a member of Suffolk Plant Heritage and his work, which he generously donates, can often be found in the raffles at Wetherden.
Continue reading →Members’ Weekend and Plant Exchange 2026 in Suffolk
Suffolk is hosting the annual National Members’ get together and Plant Exchange. Beautiful Helmingham Hall near Stowmarket and Bury St Edmunds are at the centre of what promises to be a memorable weekend for all. Everyone is welcome and you can invite friends or family. Event Start Date Friday, 5 June 2026 6.30pm Event End Date Sunday, 7 June 2026 12.00pm Cost £40 for dinner/talk on Friday, £50 for Saturday all day. Sunday morning for visits to National Collections and … Continue reading →