Smells interesting!

Gill Heavens appreciates the sheer joys of planting for scent in the garden and the joy they bring to the senses.

This is a subject I do not claim to be an expert on. My sense of smell is on occasion non-existent, seldom efficient. I have often felt bereft as others have coo-ed and swooned whilst burying their faces into peonies and rhododendron flowers.

However in this perfume desert there have been noticeable oases, times when I could appreciate the joys and occasional horrors of scent in the garden.

Continue reading Gill's article here

Jobs in the July garden

The garden is having its first peak in July and it is a brilliant time for your garden or allotment. Roses will never look better, the vegetable garden is becoming fruitful again, and we pray for warm, dry weather for the strawberry harvest.

More jobs to do in your July garden

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Latest news

Garden festival returns to The Bishop’s Palace

Post date: Mon, 14/05/2018 - 13:51

The Bishop’s Palace & Gardens in Wells will again host the popular English Country Garden Festival from Friday 22nd June to Sunday 24th June.

Broomhill going Coastal with May launch weekend

Post date: Mon, 14/05/2018 - 13:39

A special launch weekend held on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May will celebrate the change of name of one of Dorset’s best-known gardening venues.

RHS Rosemoor launches summer long series of live events

Post date: Mon, 14/05/2018 - 13:36

RHS Rosemoor launches summer long series of live events

RHS Rosemoor, Devon’s award winning gardening venue has launched ‘Rosemoor Live’ to present a series of events live from the Torrington gardens.

Garden visits

Open Garden in aid of St Margarets Hospice - Broadleigh Gardens

Open throughout the year, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm for a £2.50 charity donation.

Over the past 30 years, the five acre gardens and nursery at Broadleigh Gardens have become well established and are a major attraction to our visiting customers. Specialising in bulbs, there is always colour in the garden, which also includes many foliage and structural plants and sculptures.

Willet Farm,Willet, Lyderd St Lawrence- In Aid of St Margarets Hospice

Open by appointment from August 26th until 30th September, Willet Farm, Willet, Lydeard St Lawrence - call Ann White on 01984 667486 to book
A gorgeous traditional Victorian style farmhouse garden, featuring a vegetable patch and beautiful colourful flower borders over-look the rolling West Somerset Countryside,

Approx.3/4 of an acre in size, offering both beautiful gardens and spectacular scenery, including a hay meadow.

Please do call to arrange visits
Entry Fee: £3 Parking Onsite Toilet and refreshments available

Postbox Cottage, West Bagborough

Open by appointment in aid of St Margaret's Hospice until 31 October, for groups up to 25, Postbox Cottage West Bagborough - call Martin Jones on 01823 430579 to book

This stunning 1.5 acre garden on the Quantocks has been planted for all year round interest and offers superb views over the famous Quantock Hills.

With a walled top garden boasting unusual perennials, roses and climber plus plenty of late season interest including asters and grasses. In addition there is a superb orchard area featuring spring bulbs, wildlife ponds and collection of flowering shrubs.