Geoff Hamilton (of Gardener's World fame) was the creator of Barnsdale Gardens which he purchased in 1983. The gardens are now owned by his son, Nick Hamilton. Nick took over the running of the gardens after his father's death in 1996. Barnsdale is now an 8-acre "Theme Park for Gardeners" featuring 38 individually designed organic Read more

In July 2026, the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire will host the brand new RHS Badminton Flower Show. Highlights include exciting new plant combinations in the Pocket Planting Gardens, traditional craft skills at the RHS Artisan Gardens and vibrant summer displays from over 80 specialist nurseries. Sit back and enjoy music by the lakeside, watch Read more

The Gardens at Kelmarsh Hall are designated by English Heritage as Grade II*, a garden of national significance. The gardens surrounding the Hall are known for their relaxed charm and ‘haphazard luxuriance’. Our trip includes a guided tour of the gardens which include: Walled Garden, Long and Double Borders, Sunken Garden,Philadelphus Garden and Fan Rose Garden.  Read more

The Gardening Group has organised a 4 day/3 night trip to view Autumn colours in Devon. We will have guided tours at Lukesland, The Garden House, and Torre Abbey. At Bicton Botanical Gardens we will have an included journey around the entire park on a Woodland Railway, as well as an included Cream Tea. We Read more

Join us for a cup of coffee in the Packwood Cafe. What else are you going to be doing on a cold January morning? We might even take a stroll around the gardens if it isn't too cold. Read more

Address: Hatton Country World. Hatton, Warwick CV35 8XA We will organise car share arrangements for those that do not want to drive themselves. Tickets have been booked for 10:30am arrival Cost £15.25 Several options for today's Gardening Trip: 2. Buy a ticket on the day (at a higher price and perhaps a different time slot Read more

Set against the stunning backdrop of the majestic castle, and surrounded by striking views of the Cotswold Hills, 10 magnificent, award-winning gardens await our discovery. Timings for the day are as follows: The story of Sudeley's gardens began in the 15th century when Ralph Boteler built the castle. In those days, garden plants were useful Read more

Botany Bay has been in business for 50 years and is an independent Garden Centre and Nursery near Redditch. Botany Bay has 3 acres of glasshouses on site where they grow many of the plants sold in their garden centre. We have been offered a private tour of these glasshouses. Each year, hundreds of thousands Read more

Join us for a fascinating talk at The Core Theatre on Wednesday 18th February at 2:00pm. The speaker is Tom Hart Dyke who will entertain us with stories of his plant hunting exploits and development of his garden in Kent. In 2000, Tom was trekking in the Colombian jungle when his trip went horribly wrong Read more

This is a 5 days/4 nights holiday departing on Thursday 6th August 2026, to include the spectacular open-air Kynren Show, an amazing production of "The Epic Tale of England" with 1000 cast members in a 7-acre outdoor theatre. NOTE: There are still a few spaces left for this trip. . Cost will include all of Read more