My favourite plant
Some of our favourite plants, that we’ll be selling at the Feast market. When you’re new to gardening or just new to the area, visiting open gardens and seeing what grows well in your neighbours’ gardens is a great way to get started. Even as experienced gardeners, with the changing climate and the need to…
Join us!
Open Gardens will be back on Sunday 14th June 2026, but we can’t do it without your help. If you’d like to open your garden, join the committee or help on the day, we’d love to welcome you to the team! Open your garden Could your garden be part of it? As any visitor to…
Will the Voodoo Lily flower in time?
The voodoo lily in garden 4 has sent out a huge, elongated flower bud that promises to open in time for Sunday. Also known as the Dragon Arum or Vampire Lily, Dranunculus vulgaris is a native of Greece and the Balkans. It is a member of the Arum family, a relative of the famous Titan…
Fun for all the family
Looking for inspiration to keep your children interested, so that you can enjoy the gardens? Look no further! • Music. We have a great programme of music on offer, with something for all tastes. Jazz, brass band, choir, even recorder. You can sit or wander as you listen. In garden #4 you can enjoy an…
This year’s music
There is nothing more magical than enjoying a beautiful summer garden with fantastic live music as your soundtrack, and we are very privileged to have such a wonderful and varied selection this year. Huge thanks to Kathryn Nall, for once again organising such a great programme, and to all of the musicians for very kindly…
Programmes on sale now!
We are very excited to finally share our wonderful program, illustrated by local artist Sue Smith. You can pick up your copy NOW at: Topiary TreeHiston Post OfficeSt Andrew’s Centre CaféStation Stores Gin House FlowersLook out for the “on sale here” posters. Programmes are £5 in advance, and they can only take cash, so the…