On Sunday 19th October 2024 from 10am until 5pm at Beaufort, Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands, TF2 7BP. This is a chance see the Sarracenia at their best. The collection has more than 3,500 plants in the main collection greenhouse and there’s a separate greenhouse with plants for sale. The Dionaea (venus flytrap) collection has it’s own greenhouse with many hundred of plants.
From 10am until 12 noon on Wednesday 16th October 2024 – Open day to see the National Plant Collection of Apples – Malus domestica (cvs. bred & grown in Hampshire & Isle of Wight pre 1960). Sparsholt College, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2NF. There will be apples to view, taste and buy. Along with plants propagated and grown by horticultural students. Free car parking and refreshments are available on the college campus.
From 10am until 12 noon on Wednesday 9th October 2024 – Open day to see the National Plant Collection of Apples – Malus domestica (cvs. bred & grown in Hampshire & Isle of Wight pre 1960). Sparsholt College, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2NF. There will be apples to view, taste and buy. Along with plants propagated and grown by horticultural students. Free car parking and refreshments are available on the college campus.
Open from 1pm until 4pm on Sunday 6th October 2024 – The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6UP. Directions: 2m E of A12, 7m S of Ipswich. On B1070 towards Manningtree, 2m E of A12. Situated on the edge of E Bergholt. A 20 acre woodland garden laid out at the turn of the last century by the present owner’s great grandfather.
Open from 2pm until 5pm on Sunday 28th April 2024 – The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6UP. Directions: 2m E of A12, 7m S of Ipswich. On B1070 towards Manningtree, 2m E of A12. Situated on the edge of E Bergholt. A 20 acre woodland garden laid out at the turn of the last century by the present owner’s great grandfather.
Open from 2pm until 5pm on Sunday 7th April 2024 – The Place for Plants, East Bergholt Place Garden, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6UP. Directions: 2m E of A12, 7m S of Ipswich. On B1070 towards Manningtree, 2m E of A12. Situated on the edge of E Bergholt. A 20 acre woodland garden laid out at the turn of the last century by the present owner’s great grandfather.
On Saturday 21st September 2024 at 2.30pm at Wetherden Village Hall, Park Road, Wetherden, Suffolk, IP14 3JS. Free entry for Plant Heritage members, £5 entry for visitors. Derry’s talk includes tips on maintenance and suitable plants. Derry Watkins has her own nursery – Derry’s Special Plants. For more information, please click here.
From 10am until 3pm on Sunday 18th August 2024 at12 Meres Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2EH. Directions: 4m from M5 J3. Follow the A458 out of Halesowen heading W for 2m, L turn onto Two Gates Lane just after Round of Beef pub, this becomes Meres Road. House is on R. A small family garden, designed for young children and plantaholics alike, a National Collection of Roscoea (hardy gingers).
From 10am until 3pm on Sunday 26th May 2024 at12 Meres Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 2EH. Directions: 4m from M5 J3. Follow the A458 out of Halesowen heading W for 2m, L turn onto Two Gates Lane just after Round of Beef pub, this becomes Meres Road. House is on R. A small family garden, designed for young children and plantaholics alike, a National Collection of Roscoea (hardy gingers).
Open from 10am until 4.30pm on Friday 16th August 2024 at Marwood Hill Garden, Marwood, near Guineaford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4EB. Directions: 4m N of Barnstaple. Signed from A361 & B3230. Look out for brown signs. Home to four National Plant Heritage collections and numerous Champion trees, these private valley gardens span over 20 acres. Showcasing three stunning lakes, sculptures, rare trees and shrubs, and colourful surprises throughout each season.
Open from 10am until 4.30pm on Friday 5th April 2024 at Marwood Hill Garden, Marwood, near Guineaford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4EB. Directions: 4m N of Barnstaple. Signed from A361 & B3230. Look out for brown signs. Home to four National Plant Heritage collections and numerous Champion trees, these private valley gardens span over 20 acres. Showcasing three stunning lakes, sculptures, rare trees and shrubs, and colourful surprises throughout each season.
Sunday 28th April 2024 from 2pm until 5pm at Whitstone Farm, Whitstone Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9NA. Directions: ½m N of Bovey Tracey. From A382 turn L opp golf club, after ⅓m L at swinging sign ‘Private road leading to Whitstone’. Follow NGS signs. Nearly 4 acres of steep hillside garden with stunning views of Haytor and Dartmoor. I’m told there are bluebells throughout the garden.
Sunday 21st April 2024 from 2pm until 5pm at Whitstone Farm, Whitstone Lane, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9NA. Directions: ½m N of Bovey Tracey. From A382 turn L opp golf club, after ⅓m L at swinging sign ‘Private road leading to Whitstone’. Follow NGS signs. Nearly 4 acres of steep hillside garden with stunning views of Haytor and Dartmoor. I’m told there are bluebells throughout the garden.
From 10.30am until 4.30pm on Sunday 15th September 2024 at Woodlands, Peppin Lane, Fotherby, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0UW. Directions: 2m N of Louth off A16 signed Fotherby. Please park on R verge opposite allotments & walk approx 350 yds to garden. If full, please park considerately in the village. NB: No parking at garden. Renowned for its rich planting of shaded beds, but plenty to interest sun lovers too, especially salvias.
From 10.30am until 4.30pm on Sunday 11th August 2024 at Woodlands, Peppin Lane, Fotherby, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0UW. Directions: 2m N of Louth off A16 signed Fotherby. Please park on R verge opposite allotments & walk approx 350 yds to garden. If full, please park considerately in the village. NB: No parking at garden. Renowned for its rich planting of shaded beds, but plenty to interest sun lovers too, especially salvias.
From 10.30am until 4.30pm on Sunday 16th June 2024 at Woodlands, Peppin Lane, Fotherby, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0UW. Directions: 2m N of Louth off A16 signed Fotherby. Please park on R verge opposite allotments & walk approx 350 yds to garden. If full, please park considerately in the village. NB: No parking at garden. Renowned for its rich planting of shaded beds, but plenty to interest sun lovers too, especially salvias.
From 10.30am until 4.30pm on Sunday 5th May 2024 at Woodlands, Peppin Lane, Fotherby, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0UW. Directions: 2m N of Louth off A16 signed Fotherby. Please park on R verge opposite allotments & walk approx 350 yds to garden. If full, please park considerately in the village. NB: No parking at garden. Renowned for its rich planting of shaded beds, but plenty to interest sun lovers too, especially salvias.
From 10.30am until 4.30pm on Sunday 31st March 2024 at Woodlands, Peppin Lane, Fotherby, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0UW. Directions: 2m N of Louth off A16 signed Fotherby. Please park on R verge opposite allotments & walk approx 350 yds to garden. If full, please park considerately in the village. NB: No parking at garden. Renowned for its rich planting of shaded beds, but plenty to interest sun lovers too, especially salvias.
From 10.30am until 3pm on Sunday 18th February 2024 at Woodlands, Peppin Lane, Fotherby, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 0UW. Directions: 2m N of Louth off A16 signed Fotherby. Please park on R verge opposite allotments & walk approx 350 yds to garden. If full, please park considerately in the village. NB: No parking at garden. Renowned for its rich planting of shaded beds, but plenty to interest sun lovers too, especially salvias.
From 10am until 4pm on Saturday 20th July 2024 it’s the Open day to visit the National Plant Collection of Achillea millefolium at Eagle Lodge, Algarkirk, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, PE20 2AG. Refreshments will be served and tour of the garden will also be available. The garden is on a one acre plot. There will be plenty of plants available to purchase, including Achillea and plants for pollinators and culinary & medicinal herbs.
