The Spring Plant Fair at the end of May saw record numbers of people. Visitors enjoyed glorious weather, stunning gardens and bought some beautiful plants and crafts on offer. Many thanks to everyone who supported the event.
Continue reading →Only three weeks to go! Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair and Artisan Market Sunday 27th May: 10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £7.00 – Children: Free (includes admission into the Grade 1 Listed Gardens). • Free plant for the first 800 visitors • Hundreds of rare and unusual plants • Garden and lifestyle accessories • Specialist nurseries & National Plant Collections • Expert advice & demonstrations • Garden tours • Live music & entertainment • Local food and drink … Continue reading →
It’s not too soon to be thinking about the Spring Plant Sale – Sunday 27th May, 10am-4pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. The free plant will be Penstemon ‘Drinkstone Red’. It’s described as: A good red, hardy Penstemon, flowers for a long period over the summer with long tubular flowers and medium green foliage with an elegant appearance. It should be kept deadheaded to encourage flowering and cut back in spring to new shoots coming from the base. This cultivar was bred by Fred Barcock … Continue reading →
The Garden Marquee will be hosting a number of talks throughout the day. : 11.30 – Matthew Tanton Brown, Nurseryman and Broadcaster. ‘Trees and Shrubs for Autumn Colour’ 12.30 –Anthony Pigott, Fern specialist and National Collection holder of Equisetum. ‘Ferns for winter effect: choice, culture and companions’. 2.00 – Marc – Beth Chatto Gardens and Nursery. ‘The best herbaceous plants for Autumn’
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