The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show takes place from 7th-12th of July (book tickets here). This year a major theme will be ‘Garden Energy’. The RHS has commissioned garden designer Sarah Eberle to design zones that illustrate 100 years of climate change from 1950 to 2050; green energy and environmentally responsible materials for the garden; and sustainable ways to ‘Grow your Own’. As ever, there will be much, much more, with plenty of opportunities to buy anything from a single plant to a greenhouse. Be sure to call by and see the Gabriel Ash stand at C78.
From July 1st – August 31st, Merriments Gardens and Nursery www.merriments.co.uk near Hurst Green in East Sussex (2 minutes off the A21) will have a programme of Summer Events. The gardens were originally established as a display area for the nursery, but are now a destination in their own right. The entrance is inspired by Monet’s ‘Grand Allee’ at Giverny, there are impressive colour-themed borders, large ponds and a wild garden with a bird hide where dozens of bird-feeders attract around 60 different types of wild bird.
The National Gardens Scheme is running two day-long garden tours in July. Three gardens in South Oxfordshire on the 8th (pick up at Earl’s Court Tube at 9am) starting with the stylish Blewbury Manor, moving on to The Filberts in North Moreton (with lunch at the local pub, The Bear at Home) and then the enchanting riverside garden, Evelegh’s at Long Wittenham.
On July 9th (pick up at Victoria Coach Station at 9am) three major Hampshire gardens. This begins with a splendid new garden Hambledon House, then to the superbly planted borders of Bramdean House*, lunching at the Hinton Arms nearby, before heading to the elegant Abbey Cottage at Itchen Abbas.
For information and booking, please contact Janine Wookey, tel: 020 8693 1015/mob: 0771129636. Email: j.wookey@btinternet.com
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