Charity Specialist Plant Fairs have been organised for over 14 years and provide an excellent opportunity for the public to buy direct from the growers throughout the South West.  The plants for sale give quality, variety and excellent value to our customers.  Most of the sales take place in large historical homes - many of which also have superb gardens.  Admission varies depending on the location but is always for a charity.  If you would like to join our mailing list for future notification please complete the Contact Form.

Garden Breaks are arranged by Franchesca Dening through the European Garden Breaks Club.  Each year two or more reasonably priced short breaks to visit interesting gardens are organised.  The breaks are normally two to three days and a wide variety of gardens have been visited over the years in France and Belgium.  For more details click on the Garden Breaks page and to join our mailing list complete the Contact Form.

The Specialist Plant Fairs for 2010 are as below for April for for May.  Our Autumn Sales is on Sunday 26th September click on More Plant Fairs page for further information.

Digby Hall, Sherborne, Dorset
Spring favourites as well as a massive choice of herbaceous perennials are on offer at this first sale of the year.  Now in its eigth year there are over 29 stands exhibiting offering a wide range of plants, as well as garden furniture, gifts and cards, holiday breaks and basketware.  Digby Hall is easy to find (just off the A30 turn into Newland) and this attractive and historical town has an excellent selection of small and individual shops as well as lots of coffee shops, restaurants and pubs. There is parking next to the hall and refreshments will be available all day. Every Thursday there is also a small market held in Cheap Street which is 50m from the Hall.
Admission: £1 in aid of Lymphoedema Research Fund

Breamore House, Nr Fordingbridge, Hants
Situated on the edge of the New Forest within 3 miles of Fordingbridge (off the A338 Salisbury to Bournemouth Road) and 12 miles from Salisbury, this sale includes over 15 specialist plant stands and is a 'must' for keen gardeners who are looking for late Spring and Summer colour.  Apart from a wide range of plants there is garden furniture and basketware. The sale is held in the driveway leading to the magnificent house which is open to the public in the afternoon.  There is also a Cafe and a Countryside Museum.
Admission:  £1.50 in aid of Breamore Ancient Buildings Conservation Trust

Mapperton House Nr Beaminster, Dorset
The Spring Sale is one of the largest and is situated in the grounds of Mapperton House which is a Jacobean Manor House near Beaminster.  Mapperton has superb gardens (voted in the top 50 of the UK) which are included in the entry price of the sale.  It also has a restaurant/cafe and gift shop.  With over 32 specialist stands which includes gifts, garden furniture, basketware as well as a massive choice of plants, this popular sale gives a massive choice and is great for plant lovers in the area as well as those who want a 'Gardeners Day out' in fantastic surroundings.
Admission:  £3 in aid of Medical Charities

Herringston House, Nr Dorchester, Dorset
Situated between Dorchester and Weymouth this is the third year of this sale. The house is not open to the public very often but visitors to the plant sale can roam the garden and grounds. Over 21 specialist plant stands will be exhibiting giving a wide choice of good quality plants as well as gifts, garden furniture and basketware. Refreshments will be available all day.
Admission: £2 in aid of Held the Aged