This month...

CUTTING GARDEN COURSES 6 & 7 June, 10.30am-3.30pm

Perch Hill Farm, Willingford Lane, Brightling, Robertsbridge, East Sussex TN32 5HP

Sarah Raven’s cut-flower gardening courses. Day 1 is for growers looking to create a cut-flower patch; day 2 helps advanced growers expand their repertoire. £185 each day

0345 092 0283; www.sarahraven.com

RHS CHATSWORTH FLOWER SHOW 6-9 June, 10am-6.30pm (5pm Sun)

Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1PP

Exciting show gardens, displays, talks, demonstrations and topnotch plants to buy. Orchid display in conservatory and dazzling river of cosmos ‘Razzmatazz’. Adults from £33.50 (advance); £27 RHS

rhschatsworth.seetickets.com

OPEN GARDEN SQUARES WEEKEND 9-10 June, 10am-5pm

Various venues, London

Fascinating chance to see private gardens in London’s squares, organised by London Parks & Gardens Trust. Eaton Square, Belgrave Square and the Melissa Garden Bee Sanctuary are taking part. Day ticket £15, weekend £20.

www.opensquares.org

ROSE CELEBRATION 18-29 June,10am-5pm

Borde Hill, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 1XP

Celebrating the 125th anniversary of its gardens, Borde Hill is holding a special rose event. Some 750 plants of 100 different David Austin roses are set to enchant visitors with their colour and fragrance. £9.50 adults

01444 450326; www.bordehill.co.uk

WOBURN ABBEY GARDEN SHOW 23-24 June, 10am-6pm

Woburn Abbey & Gardens, Woburn, Buckinghamshire MK17 9WA

Set against the stunning backdrop of Woburn Abbey this year’s show is headlined by Adam Frost and Pippa Greenwood. Displays, exhibits and plants to buy from some of the UK’s best nurseries. £14 adults

01525 290333; www.woburn abbey.co.uk/gardenshow