We have three evening get togethers this year, The first visit is to Parsonage Farm, which unfortunately we had to cancel last year due to the wet ground conditions. The first two visits are on Tuesday evenings, to start at 6.00 pm Sunflower signs will be displayed where appropriate.
Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 6pm.
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.
Directions: Head towards Billingshurst. At the roundabout before entering the village, turn right onto the bypass (A272), and right at the first roundabout, to Wisborough Green. At the Village Green, turn right onto Durbans Road (A272), and after 170 yds turn left onto Kirdford Road. After 2.4 miles turn right onto Village Road. The garden is 0.9 miles on the left (restricted usage road).
£15 including refreshments, to the NGS & The Jane Lemon Foundation
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 6pm
Daylands Farm, Honeybridge Lane, Ashurst, BN44 3AW
Daylands Farm is part of the the Wiston Estate and Derek Crush has been a tenant farmer here 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 will be giving us a guided tour of the woodland – he has a wealth of knowledge and will tell us about the history and folklore of this land, flora and fauna.
Directions: Leave Horsham on the A24 going south. Turn left at the Old Barn Garden Centre. Daylands Farm is approx. 1 mile along the road on the right.
£12 to include tea/coffee and biscuits after the walk.
PLEASE NOTE: This visit is limited to 30 people, so please let Lynda Eaton know as soon as possible if you wish to attend. Equally importantly, please let her know nearer the time if you can’t make it, in case we have a waiting list.
Email: lynda.eaton@hotmail.co.uk or text her on 07876 530355
Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 6.30pm (for 6.45pm start)
David Hide—Snowdrops. Brighton Road Baptist Church.
Following David’s talk at the AGM, we have taken him up on his offer to tell us all about snowdrops. We will learn how we can be successful in planting, where to plant (and where not to plant), and propagating them to increase our stocks.
Entry £5 including refreshments, to David’s chosen charity.