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Making Mistletoe
Thanks to a kind supplier of some freshly cut branches of ripe mistletoe berries we are attempting to get some established in suitable trees around the garden. We’ve tried Lime trees, … Continue reading
Kent house and garden
Winter Work
This is the time for us to forage through all our hedges and evergreens for the makings of our Christmas decorations. We’ll be making swags and wreaths to decorate the … Continue reading
Fantastic fruits and fabulous autumn colour
The astonishing berries of Clerodendrum trichotomum var fargesii look like something a child has made out of metallic coloured play dough and last well as they are presumably not very … Continue reading
Autumn Around the Corner
The borders still have plenty of colour with Asters, Chrysanthemum, Sedums and Rudbeckias all still steaming ahead but Autumn is definitely just around the corner and the cool mornings remind … Continue reading
Lily pond progress
As the repairs to the Lily Pond are nearing completion we have decided that it is the right time to pollard the three massive willows which hang over the east … Continue reading
Sculpture in the Gardens
Our annual sculpture show in the gardens will run until 14th August with 15 artists from the South East showing over 70 pieces of work. Everything is for sale with … Continue reading
Sculpture In The Garden
Our annual sculpture show is on until the 14th of August with fifteen artists from the south east showing over 70 pieces of work. Everything is for sale with prices from £15 … Continue reading
Exotic blooms
The blue Vanda orchid in our main greenhouse is in full glorious flower, matching the blooms of the Tibouchina growing up the wall. Both these tropical flowers from different continents … Continue reading
Celebrate the Queen of the Borders
The delphiniums are budding up nicely and should be looking at their spectacular best for the start of the festival next weekend. On Sunday 19th we will be joined … Continue reading
Big Blowsy Blooms in the Bearded Iris Border
The collection of over 100 bearded irises which are growing on the hot south facing border of the walled garden are just starting their season this week – if we get … Continue reading