Summer Wine tasting at Clifton Nurseries

6.00pm-9.00pm August 11th


The next Summer wine tasting at Clifton Nurseries is idyllically set under cover of the flourishing house vines* at London’s much loved and oldest plant nursery. In conjunction with the experts at ‘The Winery’, West London’s award-winning wine specialists (www.thewineryuk.com), this year promises to be even more special than previous Summer tastings, thanks to an intriguing new crop of bio-dynamic wines to try, plus the Winery’s recommendations for the essential wines to help prolong the Summer for many more weeks to come. Staff at The Winery are experts in discovering the rising stars of the wine world: come and be among the first to taste these exquisite new flavours of white, red and rosè varieties and of course a range of glittering new champagnes.


Tickets and contact information: tickets are £25.00 (Friends of Clifton tickets are priced £20.00) to include light summer snacks and all drinks. For tichets call Guy Pullen on 020 7432 1866 or email guy.pullen@clifton.co.uk.


*or indoors in the indoor plants green house according to the weather

How to get there?

Clifton Nurseries is a short walk from their shop at: 5a Clifton Villas, W9 (nearest tube: Warwick Avenue on the Bakerloo Line).

More information on the Clifton Nurseries website

Mattocks are exhibiting on Stand RF/12 at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, 6th – 11th July, 2010.

Mattocks to launch three new roses at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2010

Specialist rose grower, Mattocks, has announced that it will be launching three award-winning new roses at this year’s RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

The County® of Staffordshire, Joie de Vivre and Pomponella roses will be introduced at the event, the world’s largest annual flower show, which opens on July 6th at the historic south west London venue.

“Joie de Vivre is lively, vibrant and extremely versatile,” said Jo Davey at Mattocks. “Its attractive colouring and subtle scent are complemented by superb health qualities and a height and spread of 50cm x 40cm, making it the ideal summer gift.”

Pomponella is a free flowering floribunda rose with unusual rich pink pompom shaped flowers emerging from small rounded buds. The rose, which features dark green foliage and an upright habit, is also lightly fragranced. As with all Mattocks roses, Pomponella is highly disease resistant. Height and spread is 80cm x 60cm and sold in 5L pots at a RRP of £11.99.

“Pomponella is a real head-turner,” says Jo Davey at Mattocks. “Its unique flower form will give this season’s buyers a new and appealing variation.”

Pomponella won ADR 2006, plus international Gold/Silver and Bronze Medals

Commenting on the new launches, John Lord, managing director at Mattocks’ parent company, John Woods Nurseries said, “In The County® of Staffordshire, Joie de Vivre and Pomponella, Mattocks will have a colourful and exciting presence at Hampton Court this year. These new additions to an already successful range of durable roses will be of interest to gardeners of all types, from the private individual to the landscape professional.”
For more information and a list of all stockists visit: www.mattocks.co.uk

Brighton’s Seedy Sunday is a chance to swap seeds.

The Brighton & Hove Community Seed Swap takes place on the 1st Sunday in February every year

Hampshire Potato Day

The next one is Sat 29 & Sun 30 January 2011

10am – 3pm

Testbourne Community Centre, Micheldever Road, Whitchurch
Entry adults £2, accompanied children free

It’s a chance to see potato varieties and do seed swaps!
With talks, lots of plants and interesting gardening stuff to look at it’s got to be worth a look!

On Sunday 29th August 10am – 4pm, Askett Craft Fair held at Askett Nurseries, Aylesbury Road, Askett near Princes Risborough, Bucks HP27 9LY.
Their fourth fair – and it’s getting bigger and busier all the time.

Held in the shadow of the beautiful Pulpit Hill in the heart of the Chilterns from 10am to 4pm. Lots of free parking.
Stalls available – please contact Amanda on 01844 274635
www.askettnurseries.com

They will have loads of plants and Spring flowering bulbs on sale too!
Sunday 29th August 10am – 4pm.

Win tickets to Hampton Court Garden show


Rolawn Direct have 3 pairs of tickets to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2010 to give away worth up to £32 per ticket.


Plus lots of lawn care advice and products!

Not a show, but worth a mention – East Ruston Old Vicarage – amazing garden
Norfolk
NR12 9HN
Admission £6 per person
Guides tours extra
They have various events.

There’ve been glimpses of some of the gardens on the news today – and the garden with giant locks looks quite amazing. It’s been created by Leeds Council and you can see more about the garden here at Leeds at Chelsea.

There are lots of photos of the amazing lock gates and a list of the plants they’ve used! There’s a webcam of the garden too – which shows it from a great angle!

For people who love lock gate gardens there is this garden from 2003 – The Lock Keeper’s Cottage

Chelsea is sold out but there are other amazing flower shows available at Royal Horticultural Society

This is a special offer – Thompson & Morgan Chelsea Flower Show Celebration – ideal whether you’re going to the show or not!
To celebrate the show, Thompson & Morgan have put together a Chelsea Flower Show Celebration offer, which includes a FREE DVD of the Chelsea Flower show, 5 geranium, 5 petunia and 5 fuchsia plants and £10 worth of Thompson & Morgan shopping vouchers – all for a special offer price of just £9.99 – WORTH OVER £57, so that’s a saving of more than £47.
Buy this amazing celebration gift set now

Sorry but you’ve missed the chance to buy tickets for Chelsea – cheer yourself up with buying a ticket or two for the remaining shows Hampton and Tatton.

Hampton: 6th – 11th July

Hands on gardening for everyone, everywhere

Set in the spectacular grounds of Hampton Court Palace; immerse yourself in the history, splendour and hedonistic pleasure of gardening. Explore inspirational show gardens and innovative displays featuring the latest ideas in ‘Grow Your Own’, sustainable gardening and much more. Discover rose and plant marquees bursting with the best in floral excellence and shop your way through a wide array of quality plants and must-have garden accessories. With a range of expert talks and demonstrations for gardeners of all levels and top class dining the world’s largest annual flower show is truly a great day out for all.

Tatton: 21st –25th July

The North’s greatest gardening show

Set in one of Cheshire’s Gardens of Distinction, RHS Show Tatton Park has a fresh and vibrant feel bursting with sizzling colour and summer perfumes. Be inspired by conceptual and visionary show gardens, designed by up and coming talent and established designers. Enjoy fabulous collections of plants and flowers from leading nurseries and take time to discover stunning arts and crafts. Finally, seize the last chance of the season to pick-up expert advice, shop for all your gardening needs and enjoy top class dining at this spectacular summer finale.