Events
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The Deane House – near Winchester
The Deane House Sparsholt,, United KingdomThe Deane House, Sparsholt, near Winchester, SO2 1LR Mr and Mrs Morse’s spacious garden is on several levels, with wonderful views onto the countryside. There is a walled garden with many roses, magnificent copper beech and tulip trees, plus stained glass and modern water features. Further interest is provided by the connection with Jane Austin, […]
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Wine and Roses at Mottisfont
National Trust Mottisfont Romsey, United KingdomWine and Roses: An Evening at Mottisfont A unique opportunity to visit Mottisfont without the crowds. Mottisfont is celebrated for its internationally significant rose gardens. It is home to the National Collection of Historic Roses, and recently there has been a renewal of these roses and improvements to the companion planting. We will have Mottisfont […]
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Bentworth Lodge
Bentworth Lodge near Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5JS Rosemary Andreae has redesigned the long classic English herbaceous borders of her impressive garden. In addition it features Victorian topiary, sweeping lawns, a 120 ft old rose border backed by a pergola of climbing and rambling roses, plus old and modern roses surrounding a fishpond, banks of contrasting […]
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A Gertrude Jekyll Garden at Upton Grey
The Manor House, Upton Grey, RG25 2RD The Manor House has a formal garden that Rosamund Wallinger has recreated using Miss Jekyll's plans, as well as a lovely selection of Historic Roses. Booking: £13.00 per head (HRG members, non-members £15.50) including refreshments. Rosamund Wallinger will speak to us about the restoration of the garden. Please […]
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2026 Rose Tour of Germany
A four-day tour from 2nd to 6th June 2026, focused on a full day at the world-famous Rosarium at Sangerhausen, where there are 8,600 species and varieties and 80,000 bushes. The visit will be made all the more valuable as we are to be shown round by a former, very knowledgeable director Hella Brumme, who […]
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Visit to Starrbank in Fife
At 2.00 pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026 we will visit the garden at Starrbank, at Luthrie in Fife. Starrbank is the home of Mr & Mrs Paul and the gardens were designed by Michael Innes who continues to play a part in their management. Mr Innes is head of a leading garden design company […]
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Visit to St Andrews in Fife
On Thursday 25th June an afternoon visit has been arranged to the garden of Mrs June Baxter in St Andrews. This is a return visit to the charming garden hidden behind one of the main streets in St Andrews, and some members will remember seeing the abundance of roses there in 2010 and as part […]
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Cuttings day at Carolside in the Scottish Borders
Mrs Rose Foyle has very kindly agreed to host another cuttings and propagation day at Carolside. This will be an opportunity to obtain cutting material to propagate from the extensive collection of old roses at Carolside, both for members' own enjoyment and to help provide a backup for some of the rare varieties. The date […]