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The Free Plant Spring 2022

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Phlox stolonifera ‘Violet Vere’ Phlox stolonifera is a native of wooded areas and stream banks in the Appalachian Mountains in the SE USA. It is a creeping Phlox, forming a spreading ‘mat’ about 3 inches in height with flowers appearing above the leaves from April to July. Not a favourite of rabbits or deer it is also tolerant of drought and air pollution. Phlox stolonifera ‘Violet Vere’ was named at Sissinghurst in the 1990s by the then head gardeners – Sibylle Kreutzberger … Continue reading →

Spring Plant Fair 2022

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Less than six weeks to go!  Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair and Artisan Market Sunday 29th May:  10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £8.00 – Children: Free (includes admission into the Grade 1 Listed Gardens). • Free plant for 800 visitors during the day • Hundreds of rare and unusual plants • Garden and lifestyle accessories • Specialist nurseries & National Plant Collections • Expert advice & demonstrations • Live music & entertainment • Local food and … Continue reading →

Autumn Plant Fair 2021

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Not long now until the 2021 Autumn Plant Fair! All official COVID guidelines will be followed, with distancing to make it as safe as possible. Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair and Artisan Market Sunday 19th September:  10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £8.00 – Children: Free (includes admission into the Grade 1 Listed Gardens). For tickets, go to: https://www.helmingham.com/events/autumn-plant-fair-with-artisan-market/ Booking in advance is essential. There will be no tickets on the day.  • Free plant … Continue reading →

Free Seeds for Autumn 2021

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Tulipa sprengeri is the free plant (for 800 visitors) at Helmingham Plant Fair in September 2021. Autumn 2021 we are giving away packets of  seed from Tulipa sprengeri, a small scarlet tulip, that’s fast disappearing in its native habitat in Turkey.  It’s one of the last tulips to flower and makes a wonderful sight in any garden. Best sown right away in a well marked spot in your garden or in a labelled pot as it appears like grass in … Continue reading →

Online Talk: Wednesday 7th April – “Cranesbills, the hardy Geranium”

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Gary Carroll: “Cranesbills, the hardy Geranium” Gary Carroll is the owner of ‘Cranesbill Nursery’ near Walsall. Gardening for over 15 years, Gary studied at Rodbaston Horticultural College and progressed on to a local Arboretum, a very large and busy Garden Centre. He then had his own Garden Renovation business, becoming a Gardener for a five-star hotel in Australia, to more recently being a Garden Manager at a historic National Trust property. His aim now is to provide the best range … Continue reading →