We had three evening get togethers in 2026. The first visit was to Parsonage Farm, which unfortunately we had to cancel in 2025 due to the wet ground conditions.
Tuesday 19th May 2026 – Parsonage Farm, Kirdford, RH14 0NH
A major seven acre garden in a beautiful setting developed over 30 years, with a fruit theme and many unusual plants. Formally laid out on a grand scale with long vistas, a large lake, walled garden, topiary walk, tulip tree avenue, rose borders and a vegetable garden with trained fruit. It also boasts a turfed amphitheatre, yew cloisters and a jungle walk.
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 – Daylands Farm, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, BN44 3AW
Daylands Farm is part of the the Wiston Estate and Derek Crush has been a tenant farmer there for 40 years. There is a beautiful timber frame 16th century farmhouse and the farm also boasts two large lakes for coarse and carp fishing. They also grow flowers and vegetables which supply various farmers markets. There is also a private ancient woodland. Derek gave a guided tour of the farm – he has a wealth of knowledge and told us about the history and folklore of this land, flora and fauna.
Tuesday 7th July 2026 – David Hide—Snowdrops. Brighton Road Baptist Church.
Following David’s talk at the AGM, we took him up on his offer to tell us all about snowdrops. We learnt how we can be successful in planting, where to plant (and where not to plant), and propagating them to increase our stocks.
OUR 2027 SUMMER EVENING VISITS WILL BE PUBLISHED AS SOON AS FINALISED BY THE COMMITTEE