25th January: Luci Skinner – Irises and their place in our Gardens 2.30pm, Wetherden Village Hall, Park Road, IP14 3JS A discussion about all species of Iris, from Bearded Iris to water Iris. Looking at how an Iris can enhance our gardens 12 months of the year and how to grow and propagate each form we discuss. A focus on bearded Irises particularly towards the end of the presentation.
Continue reading →Camissia quamash is the free plant (for 800 visitors, released during the day) at the Helmingham Plant Fair, September 2024. Native to western North America in large areas of southern Canada and the northwestern United States, Camissia quamash is Ideally suited to naturalised planting schemes including wildflower meadows or grassland where the soils are reliably moist (but not waterlogged). It will also make a handsome addition to the herbaceous border, where its bright blue flowers and greyish green leaves will … Continue reading →
It’s not too soon to put this in your diaries and book your tickets! Plant Heritage Autumn Plant Fair and Artisan Market Sunday 15th September: 10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £10 (£9.00 in advance) – Children: Free (includes admission into the Grade 1 Listed Gardens). • Free plant for 800 visitors distributed during the day • Hundreds of rare and unusual plants • Garden and lifestyle accessories • Specialist nurseries & National Plant Collections … Continue reading →
Not many days to go! Plant Heritage Spring Plant Fair and Artisan Market Sunday 26th & Monday 27th May: 10 am – 4 pm, Helmingham Hall, IP14 6EF. Entrance: Adults £10 (£9.00 in advance) – Children: Free (includes admission into the Grade 1 Listed Gardens). • Free plant for 800 visitors distributed during the day • Hundreds of rare and unusual plants • Garden and lifestyle accessories • Specialist nurseries & National Plant Collections • Expert advice & demonstrations • Live music … Continue reading →
Drop by and see the wonderful collection of Cedric Morris Irises and the swathes of Tulipa sprengeri at the home of Sarah Cook and Jim Marshall, Hullwood Barn, Shelley, Hadleigh, IP7 5RE. Entrance charge: a donation to Plant Heritage. See too: Garden Museum: Sarah Cook’s search for Cedric Morris Irises. Our page on the Collection: Iris (Sir Cedric Morris introductions).
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