We have received a lovely invitation from Christine Howard and Howard Nurseries near Diss, to visit the nursery next Thursday 8th October, at 3pm for anyone on their way to the Forum at Holkham Hall in Norfolk. If you will be passing (or even if not!) its a great chance to meet Christine and see the nursery.
Places are free, but limited and on a first come first served basis, and you can book via this private booking group event page: https://buytickets.at/howardnurseriesltd/2441500
As a working nursery, places were originally to be limited to 20, but they will accommodate up to 25 if need be! From Christine – The tour can last up to one and half hours…just depends how long we chat. (and walled gardens may well come up too)
If you can take up the opportunity, pleased send photos.
Kitchen Gardener Lilburn Estates, Northumberland
Lilburn are currently advertising for an experienced kitchen gardener at Lilburn in Northumberland. They are advertising on HortWeek jobs, https://jp.horticulturejobs.co.uk/jobdetail/30101/kitchen-gardener
The closing date for applications is the 8th October, so do get in touch with Jon Wood, Head Gardener if you are interested, and please do share if you know someone else who might be.
The Forum 2026 – We are looking forwards enormously to seeing everyone attending the Forum next week. Bookings are now closed but you can read more about the event – speakers, talks, gardens and the programme if you follow the link to Events and Training at the top of this page.
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