Diary
• Great British Bee Count: Cotswolds Discover how to help British bees and take part in a blind honey tasting at Daylesford Farm in Gloucestershire. There’s the chance to sample several types of honey and discover why they are all so different. 2 June, 11am-2pm. Free. The Daylesford Market Garden, Daylesford, near Kingham, Gloucestershire GL56 0YG. Tel 01608 731700, daylesford.com • Claire Austin Open Days Nurserywoman Claire Austin opens her nursery and private perennial garden for two days this month. Visitors can wander around the garden and purchase plants from the nursery. 2-3 June, 10am-4pm. Claire Austin Hardy Plants, White Hopton Farm, Wern Lane, Sarn, Newton, Powys SY16 4EN. Tel 01952 501594, claireaustinhardyplants.co.uk • and Planning An introduction to growing organic veg and planning your plot, focusing on crop rotation, ground preparation and more. 15 June, 10am4pm. £60. Garden Organic, Ryton Gardens, Wolston Lane, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warwickshire CV8 3LG. Tel 024 7630 3517, gardenorganic.org.uk • Rose Festival RHS Rosemoor has two of the largest rose gardens in the UK, and this month the gardens will celebrate Britain’s best-loved flowers with workshops and a special trail taking in the stunning roses on display. 17 June – 30 July, 10am-6pm. £9.90. RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon EX38 8PH. Tel 01805 624067, rhs.org.uk • Creating Power from Plants As part of Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s Science on Sundays series, Professor Chris Howe from the Department of Biochemistry will look at how electricity can be made from algae and plants. 25 June, 11am & 2pm. Free. Tel 01223 336265, botanic.cam.ac.uk • Faversham Open Gardens Around 30 homeowners are opening their gardens in the historic Kent town, alongside a Garden Market featuring specialist plants, and local crafts and foods. 26 June, 10am-5pm. £6. Visitor Information Office, Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre, 13 Preston Street, Faversham, Kent ME13 8NS. Tel 01795 534542, faversham.org