The 13 Victorian glasshouses by Foster & Pearson are a highlight of the Kitchen Garden at West Dean.The majority, together with the four sets of cold frames, were erected between 1890 and 1900 by Foster & Pearson. They demonstrate the variety of types and styles in use during the period from three-quarter span houses, to … Continue reading
Glorious sunny days, still weather and lack of serious downpours at the end of October have contributed to a beautiful autumn at West Dean Gardens. Very little wind has meant a longer lasting autumnal display. Unseasonal mild weather has also meant that the tributary wall-build in the spring garden has proceeded well. The footings have … Continue reading
Don’t forget that the clocks fall back this weekend by an hour. Summer is officially over, and yet nature in her autumn glory has a beauty all of her own. Happy Autumn or Fall, depending on where you live. Share your photos with a link in the comments box. Continue reading
Now that the mornings are becoming cooler with a fine mist there’s no harm in looking back to the glories of summer. The flower borders at West Dean Gardens are a glorious blaze of colour during the summer months and the cutting gardens provide an almost endless supply of flowers for the House. Maintaining the … Continue reading
‘A fabulous, magical place with, what’s to my mind, the finest collection of fruit trees anywhere in the country’, Toby Buckland, BBC2 Great British Garden Revival The apple and pear collection at West Dean Gardens is housed within (and around) the recently restored Victorian Walled Garden. In its heyday, at the turn of the last … Continue reading
Apples specifically help improve the functioning of the bacteria living inside of our large intestine, and early studies show that apples change the metabolism within the digestive tract, and change the balance of bacteria, which leads to improved health by maximizing nutrient uptake and eliminating harmful bacteria and toxins. There is overwhelming evidence that one-third … Continue reading
“The glass houses at West Dean are an inspirational model of how best to use any greenhouse. They are a treasure for all gardeners.” Monty Don The 13 Victorian glasshouses and four cold frames at West Dean Gardens are part of our horticultural heritage and they are some of the few remaining in active use … Continue reading
What a weekend! The 20th Anniversary Chilli Fiesta at West Dean Gardens was a resounding success. A record-breaking, bumper 25,000 people came to listen to the fabulous live bands on the main stage, sample lots of chilli foods and enjoy a beer or two. Levi Roots and his 14-piece band were brilliant and had everyone … Continue reading
Only 1 day to go! In the concluding part of our blog series counting down to the 20th West Dean Chilli Fiesta, we take a look at some of our long serving exhibitors that have been with the festival all through it’s adolescence and awkward teenage years! And they’re back again this year to see the … Continue reading
2 days to go chilli fans! We continue our 9 day countdown to the 20th West Dean Chilli Fiesta with some more excellent stalls for you to visit across the event! So let’s dive in shall we… Staggeringly Good beer Joe Ross, Jon Chapman and Russ Cox (aka Staggeringly Good) proudly make “Beer for people who … Continue reading
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