Description
About the Venue:
South Wood Farm is a 17th Century thatched farmhouse surrounded by 5 acres of garden set in 90 acres of meadow and agricultural land. Designed by the renowned Arne Maynard, the gardens exemplify how contemporary design can be integrated into a traditional setting. The garden is well known for its stunning displays from its thousands of tulips and camassias in Spring, to the late summer colour of the herbaceous borders. The gardens also include yew topiary, a knot garden, wildflower meadows, orchards, roses, lean-to greenhouses and a stunning kitchen garden.
The garden is curated by Head Gardener, Lewis O’Brien, along with Assistant Gardener, Guy Woodhouse, and WRAGS Alumna Natalie Wickenden-Price, who completed her WRAGS placement training in the garden.
About the Tour Guide:
Lewis O’Brien has over 27 years’ horticultural experience gained from a background in plant nursery work, working at RHS Wisley, where he specialised in alpines and ornamentals, and then as the Head Gardener of a private garden before coming to South Wood Farm four and a half years ago. Lewis has also travelled extensively researching plants in their natural environments.
About the Tour:
This will be an exclusive late spring walk and talk conducted by Head Gardener Lewis O’Brien, discussing the very busy practical gardening year at South Wood Farm. This 3-hour private tour will be an opportunity to learn how they operate seasonally as a garden within a wider estate, and will include a Q&A session, with tea & coffee provided.
Timings:
9.30am to 12.30pm
Please Bring:
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear, and depending on the weather, bring drinking water, sunscreen and a sunhat if necessary.
Refreshments:
Tea and coffee will be provided.
Cost:
£25 Members | £30 Non-members
An e-ticket will be emailed to the address that you booked your place with, and a copy can be found in the ‘Tickets’ section of your Working for Gardeners account.
Booking Cancellations:
Cancellations received 15+ days out from an event date will qualify for a 50% refund.
Cancellations received 14 or less days out from an event date do not qualify for a refund.
Tickets are non-transferable.
Terms and Conditions.
