Horticultural history

Heritage Open Days will celebrate its 25th anniversary with ten days of free events. Running from 13 to 22 September, don’t miss the chance to visit some of the most inspiring gardens around the country: learn about Tudor food and drink in a traditional knot garden; discover the history of the garden gnome; pick up tips from vegetable growers at historic allotments; get a feel of the tropics at botanical gardens, and much more. For details visit heritageopendays.org.uk.