The best of Time Off in the Cotswolds Here’s our very personal choice of the best events worth a trip out to see this summer 1. BATH CENTRAL LIBRARY – Bath Society of Botanical Artists Exhibition
6th – 17th July, Details on 01225 834424
Don’t miss this opportunity to view a selection of beautiful botanical paintings produced by the Bath Society of Botanical Artists. The society was formed eight years ago and now boasts more than forty members.
2. PERSHORE COLLEGE – A look at the Pentstemon Collection and their culture
20th July, 2pm – 4pm Details on 01386 554609
Join Joanne Yates and Julia Mitchell as they talk about the history, varieties, cultivation, care and propagation of the popular flowering perennial. This will be followed by a visit to the National Collection at Pershore.
4. NT TYNTESFIELD, WRAXHALL – Evening Walk with the Head Gardener
7th July 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Details on
0844 400 4966
Don’t miss this opportunity to take an out-of-hours tour
around the gardens of the spectacular Victorian house with its Head Gardener. Visitors will learn about the ongoing conservation project and future plans for the house and garden.
3. SPECIAL PLANTS NURSERY, nr Cold Ashton – Flowers for Cutting Open Day
July 13th, Details on 01225 891686
Have you ever wondered which flowers are the best to grow for cutting? Here is your chance to get first hand experience from Derry Watkins as she invites you to share her thoughts on her favourite plants and flowers for cutting, and to explore her garden.
5. HAMPTON COURT PALACE, Surrey – RHS Flower Show
6th – 11th July, Details on
0844 338 7524 No introduction
needed to the world’s largest annual flower show! Now in its 21st year, and with a new layout and a Shakespearean theme, the internationally renowned show offers an amazing collection of show gardens, horticultural exhibitors, trade stands, and the ever-popular Festival of Roses.
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