The South of England Autumn Show & Horse Trials 2024 is on from 9am until 5pm on Saturday 21st September 2024, & Sunday 22nd September 2024 at the South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL. This event celebrates countryside sports, displays, and ‘have-a-go’ activities, all aimed at celebrating the joys of rural life and equestrian pursuits. For more information, please click here.
Jenny Spiller will be opening her garden at Elworthy Cottage by prior appointment in February, Elworthy Cottage, Elworthy, Taunton, Somerset. TA4 3PX. Snowdrops (all grown in peat-free compost) will be for sale and tea, coffee, and cake will be available. The garden is 12 miles north west of Taunton, on the B3188 between Wiveliscombe and Watchet. One acre garden with drifts of Snowdrops in grass and a growing collection of over 350 snowdrop named varieties.
Burnham Nurseries are holding an Orchid Terrarium Workshop on Saturday 17th February 2024. This workshop is a chance to build your own orchid terrarium! A whole terrarium kit is included in the half day workshop which will run from 1pm until 3pm. Learn how to construct an open orchid terrarium that you can take home and enjoy. You will also learn to maintain the terrarium.
Burrow Farm Gardens, Dalwood, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 7ET. Thirteen acres of sweeping lawns and colour themed planting with a rose garden, an ancient oak, and small lake. From the summer house the vista stretches beyond the gardens over the wider landscape. The colours change throughout the year. Open from 10am until 6pm. For more information, please click here.
Burrow Farm Gardens, Dalwood, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 7ET. Thirteen acres of sweeping lawns and colour themed planting with a rose garden, an ancient oak, and small lake. From the summer house the vista stretches beyond the gardens over the wider landscape. The colours change throughout the year. Open from 10am until 6pm. For more information, please click here.
Burrow Farm Gardens, Dalwood, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 7ET. Thirteen acres of sweeping lawns and colour themed planting with a rose garden, an ancient oak, and small lake. From the summer house the vista stretches beyond the gardens over the wider landscape. The colours change throughout the year. Open from 10am until 6pm. For more information, please click here.
On Saturday 7th December 2024, the North of England Orchid Society are holding their Members Only Christmas Buffet from 10am until 4pm at Broughton Tennis Club, Preston, Lancashire.
On Saturday 7th December 2024, Solihull & District Orchid Society are hosting their meeting at St George & St Theresa’s Parish Centre, 338 Station Road, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8EZ. The hall opens at 1pm. At every Solihull & District Orchid Society meeting there is a Table Display where Members bring in their plants which are judged and discussed.
On Sunday 28th January 2024, Harrogate Orchid Society will be meeting from 10am until 1pm at Pool Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1LG.
On Sunday 25th February 2024, Harrogate Orchid Society will be meeting from 10am until 1pm at Pool Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1LG.
On Sunday 28th April 2024, Harrogate Orchid Society will be meeting from 10am until 1pm at Pool Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool-in-Wharfedale, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1LG.
On Sunday 15th September 2024, East Midlands Orchid Society are holding their meeting from 2pm until 4pm at Bottesford Village Hall, Belvoir Road, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0BG. Attendees can also purchase orchids at this lovely event. Visitors and new members are very welcome.
On Sunday 16th June 2024, East Midlands Orchid Society are holding their meeting from 2pm until 4pm at Bottesford Village Hall, Belvoir Road, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0BG. Attendees can also purchase orchids at this lovely event. Visitors and new members are very welcome.
On Sunday 19th May 2024, East Midlands Orchid Society are holding their meeting from 2pm until 4pm at Bottesford Village Hall, Belvoir Road, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0BG. Attendees can also purchase orchids at this lovely event. Visitors and new members are very welcome.
On Sunday 17th March 2024, East Midlands Orchid Society are holding their meeting at 2pm at Bottesford VC Hall, Belvoir Road, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0BG. For more information about the East Midlands Orchid Society, please click here.
On Sunday 18th February 2024, East Midlands Orchid Society are holding their meeting at 2pm at Bottesford VC Hall, Belvoir Road, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0BG. For more information about the East Midlands Orchid Society, please click here.
On Sunday 21st January 2024, East Midlands Orchid Society are holding their meeting at 2pm at Bottesford VC Hall, Belvoir Road, Bottesford, Nottingham, NG13 0BG. For more information about the East Midlands Orchid Society, please click here.
The Hardy Plant Society Monmouthshire Group are holding this Zoom talk on Wednesday 17th January 2024 at 7.30pm (until 9pm). Amazing Orchid Stories By Trey Sanders from Orchid Botanics. Tickets are £4 for HPS members and £6 for non-members. Trey’s online business specialises in rare and unusual tropical plant species, with a focus on orchids. He’s passionate about orchids and will showcase many interesting varieties, share how they are grown and show flowers, treks, and wildlife from the amazing places he and his team visit.
Great Dixter House and Gardens, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH. Behind the Scenes at Great Dixter in April is on Monday 24th April 2024 from 1.30pm until 4.15pm. Great Dixter’s Behind the Scenes tours provide a special opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the garden on a day when they are normally closed to the public. Attendees will gain insight into the making of the Great Dixter borders with one of the garden team plus a view into the propagation work in the nursery.
Great Dixter House and Gardens, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6PH. Behind the Scenes at Great Dixter in June is on Monday 24th June 2024 from 1.30pm until 4.15pm. Great Dixter’s Behind the Scenes tours provide a special opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the garden on a day when they are normally closed to the public. Attendees will gain insight into the making of the Great Dixter borders with one of the garden team plus a view into the propagation work in the nursery.
