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On the trail of woodland adventures

On the trail of woodland adventures

11 February 2020

A new woodland trail, where you can explore nature and meet wildlife, is opening in time for half term at a historic house in the county.

Snowdrops will be dropping in

Snowdrops will be dropping in

04 February 2020

There will be tens of thousands of snowdrops blooming this weekend as the start of the snowdrop season gets underway. Here's where to see them:

Snowdrops and the first signs of spring

Snowdrops and the first signs of spring

10 January 2020

In his first gardening blog of 2020 Hever Castle head gardener Neil Miller talks about feeding the birds, snowdrops and getting ready to open again.

Christmas gifts for gardeners

Christmas gifts for gardeners

18 December 2019

Hever Castle head gardener Neil Miller picks out the presents he thinks avid gardeners would love to receive this Christmas.

Roasts and rambles series launches for the winter

Roasts and rambles series launches for the winter

14 November 2019

Historic Penshurst Place will be putting a spotlight on filming, garden knowhow and other topics in a new series of daytime events this winter.

7 jobs for the garden this autumn

7 jobs for the garden this autumn

08 November 2019

In his latest blog, Hever Castle head gardener Neil Miller goes through the autumnal jobs we can turn our attention to in the garden.

Take a wintry walk in a world famous garden

Take a wintry walk in a world famous garden

31 October 2019

There may be a chill in the air, but you can still take a walk in a world famous garden.

Gardeners put on a floral show

Gardeners put on a floral show

24 October 2019

A group of gardening enthusiasts showed off their best efforts at an event hosted recently by the Maidstone Horticultural Society.

Helping hydrangeas and how to collect seeds

Helping hydrangeas and how to collect seeds

11 October 2019

In his latest blog Hever Castle head gardener Neil Miller shares some of his favourite things about gardening in the autumn.

A splash of autumn colour

A splash of autumn colour

10 October 2019

A west Kent garden will be bursting with autumnal colour this weekend when it holds its annual Autumn Extravaganza.

Mexican Weekend comes complete with a Mariachi band

Mexican Weekend comes complete with a Mariachi band

18 September 2019

A Mariachi band will entertain visitors to a Mexican Weekend featuring spicy succulent plants this weekend.

Birthday blooms by world class florists

Birthday blooms by world class florists

17 September 2019

Beautiful blooms by floral designers from around the world are adorning the "loveliest castle in the world", and you can vote for your favourite.

Get the garden ready for spring

Get the garden ready for spring

13 September 2019

Autumn has arrived but thoughts at Hever Castle are already turning to planting for spring. Get the latest tips from head gardener Neil Miller.

Birthday blooms at castle festival

Birthday blooms at castle festival

11 September 2019

A castle's annual festival of flowers will include birthday blooms to mark its 900th anniversary this year.

Rare plants bloom for annual summer show

Rare plants bloom for annual summer show

08 August 2019

A Kent gardens' biggest show of the year will feature Pimms on the lawn, live jazz and rare plants including salvias, Pink Pong and Wine and Roses.

Summer gardening tips

Summer gardening tips

23 July 2019

From taking house plants outside to cutting lavender - Hever Castle head gardener Neil Miller shares his summer to-do list in his latest blog.

Get some expert advice for your garden

Get some expert advice for your garden

17 July 2019

Sponsored editorial: Are you looking for some new inspiration for your garden or maybe a push to get you into gardening? Then this event’s for you!

County’s gardening big guns grab RHS Hampton Court honours

County’s gardening big guns grab RHS Hampton Court honours

03 July 2019

Kent success, royal visits and Springwatch stars at the Hampton Court Palace flower show

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Time capsule marks 900 years for Kent castle

Time capsule marks 900 years for Kent castle

25 June 2019

Items encapsulating life at Leeds Castle during its 900th year will be buried in a time capsule by royalty to be opened in a century's time.

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Pruning the perfect rose garden

Pruning the perfect rose garden

14 June 2019

Hever Castle head gardener Neil Miller shares his top tips for taking care of roses all year round.

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