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News

Current stories about gardens: historical discoveries, successful lottery bids, gardens at risk; new public design and private beauties; community projects, top students and special people, and plants.

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May 2010

Events and Talks: May to July 2010 Download our current programme of garden events and talks.

March 2010

Events and Talks: March to May 2010 Download our current programme of garden events and talks.

January 2010

Events and Talks: January to March 2010 Download our current programme of garden events and talks.

October 2009

	Holkham Estate Restoration Project Horticulture students support restoration project of East Anglian landmark Further Education Horticulture students from Writtle College, Essex, UK, have recently returned from Holkham Estate in Norfolk having completed a restoration of the Kitchen Gardens and the Glasshouses... [Read full article]

Opinion

We invite you to join the garden debate:

Is it essential to have a knowledge of garden history to be a good garden/landscape designer?

I suppose the answer is "no, not really", when you consider that most garden designs are for personal places of beauty and pleasure for the clients... and yet, and yet...

Join the debate: read Bella D'Arcy's opinion... and give your own opinion on the question by writing your 'comment' at the end of the Blog Post!

Gardens and People Essays

This is an occasional series of essays on gardens. The essay is a rather neglected form, but we think it important as it allows people to muse, to connect and express their thoughts on an idea that interests them. We welcome ideas for essays - please submit your garden essay!

	Why do we make gardens? A contemplation by Twigs Way Ask anyone why they garden and you will usually be met with a ready response. In my experience typical replies include... [Read full interview]
	The Garden and the Exile People who come to the UK as asylum seekers often need help in adjusting to life away from 'home', and making a garden can help them very much. Jane Gibbon has researched this area...[Read full article]

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