Plants of Current Interest May (pt.2)

Plants of Current Interest for May

Best in the Gardens – April

April’s collection of unmissable plants.

Magnificent magnolias

Best in the Garden – March

With the days starting to get longer and the weather improving in March, it’s the perfect time of year to visit Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Bluebells and ancient woodland

Bluebells aren’t just pretty, they can be useful too.

A short history of the rose

Our love affair with the rose runs so deep it’s difficult to imagine a plant heavier in symbolism and myth.

Best in the Garden - February

Don’t forget that a visit to the Gardens is just as good in the cold – just make sure to warm up with a hot drink from one of our cafes before or after you make your way round.

A tribute to our Patron, Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is deeply saddened to have learned of the death in recent days of John Sainsbury, Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover KG

Rosemary

Using rosemary has been associated with all sorts of health benefits throughout history, from improving memory to keeping the bubonic plague at bay. But what’s fact and what’s folklore?

Best in the Garden – January

Take a stroll through the Gardens in January to reconnect with nature.

Plants of Current Interest for January

Volunteer spotlight: Maki

We caught up with Maki, who’s been with us since 2019, to hear her thoughts on volunteering at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens.

Winter Garden shown on BBC Two show Gardeners’ World

The Winter Garden

Plants of Current Interest for December

Hot off the press

Art in the Garden

25 September 2021 − 9 January 2022

Seasonal gardening tips for autumn and winter

Top tips for perfect plants

Britain in Bloom South and South-East Gold award

Best in the Garden - December

A wander through the Gardens in December will take you past a whole host of wintry delights.

The mysteries of mistletoe

Long before it became popular at Christmas parties, mistletoe has featured in our art, music, and stories - and it isn’t all as romantic as we might like to think.

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Launches New Botanical Dinning Experience

The Hypericum Trial