The gardeners at Hestercombe have been busily emptying one of the flower beds around the balustrade of the Victorian Terrace, but don’t panic, it’s all to ensure the original planting schemes designed by Gertrude Jekyll, are followed. The plants that have been taken out are a mix of fuchsias, penstemon and roses, which were planted in the 1970s by Somerset County Council. Full story: Read more
The English Country Garden Festival at The Bishop’s Palace Friday 10th June – Sunday 12th June 2016
The English Country Garden Festival will be a celebration of the horticultural heritage held within the plantsman’s paradise of the Bishop’s Palace and its 14-acres of stunning gardens. Celebrating the English Country Garden on the weekend of the Queen’s 90th birthday commemorations, visitors can experience the Palace Gardens filled with talks, stalls, hands-on demonstrations, refreshments, entertainment, top gardening personalities and new ideas on how to use and love their gardens. Full story: Read more
Browne’s Garden Centre helps Pilton Pre-School celebrate 50 years – Spring Artisan Market – 2 April
Browne’s Garden Centre, Wells are thrilled to announce their charity partner for 2016 is Pilton Pre-school. The Pre-school said… ‘We are absolutely delighted to have been chosen, Pilton pre-school is a small, but thriving, pre-school and we rely on fundraising opportunities such as this to maintain our excellent provision. We were established in 1966 and this is a great way to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Full story: Read more