Potting Shed News

Read updates from the formal gardens of Cliveden.

Mark Lamb, Assistant Head Gardener Mark Lamb Assistant Head Gardener
Fly agaric fungi nestled amongst autumn leaves
Cliveden   Buckinghamshire

Potting Shed News November 2020

This month learn about our gardeners' battle with box blight, when to plant your spring bulbs, and what fabulous fungi you can see at Cliveden throughout November.

Potting Shed News November 2020
Peacock Topiary cut
Cliveden   Buckinghamshire

Potting Shed News October 2020

Sharpen your shears as this October Potting Shed News is focused on the annual Long Garden topiary trim and starting the Parterre box hedge cut.

Potting Shed News October 2020
Cliveden Long Garden Mexican Sunflower
Cliveden   Buckinghamshire

Potting Shed News September 2020

September's issue includes highlights from the Long Garden border, including an article on native trees.

Potting Shed News September 2020
Hot Border Cliveden Forecourts
Cliveden   Buckinghamshire

Potting Shed News August 2020

This month the focus is on the Forecourt borders, summer fruit pruning and testing your knowledge on wildflowers. You can gain top tips on what you can be doing in your garden this August.

Potting Shed News August 2020
Cliveden Pyramidal Orchid Maple Hill Summer 2020
Cliveden   Buckinghamshire

Potting Shed News July 2020

From Rose Garden update to orchid spotting, July's edition is packed with updates and most importantly a big welcome back to supporters.

Potting Shed News July 2020
Cliveden Cold Border Chelsea Chop Summer 2020
Cliveden   Buckinghamshire

Potting Shed News June 2020

Discover what the 'Chelsea Chop' is from the Cold Border on the forecourts and find out how to create your own miniature alpine landscape.

Potting Shed News June 2020
Cliveden Parterre Shirley Tulip 2020
Cliveden   Buckinghamshire

Potting Shed News May 2020

May's edition takes you around every garden to see what's in bloom whilst the estate was closed over May.

Potting Shed News May 2020
daffodils in the Ferneries at Cliveden during Gilded Gardens 2020
Cliveden   Buckinghamshire

Potting Shed News April 2020

Though the estate we all know and love so well may be going through unprecedented times, and our own lives may be filled with concern, it’s well worth remembering that all around us, the beauty and colour of the natural world continues to flourish.

Potting Shed News April 2020
Cliveden Camellia x williamsii 'Saint Ewe'
Cliveden   Buckinghamshire

Potting Shed News March 2020

In this month's edition, we find out what the gardens team have been up to over the winter months. There's a focus on three favourite blooms in the Water Garden that can be seen now, and we look ahead to the joys of spring and the Gilded Gardens display.

Potting Shed News March 2020
Daphne in the Water Garden at Cliveden
Cliveden   Buckinghamshire

Potting Shed News February 2020

Christmas is a distant memory and January has flown by so to all our readers happy new year and welcome to a new decade in our gardens. This edition's focus is on the pruning that is taking place across the estate and we profile the beautiful-smelling Daphne that is wafting its scent across the Water Garden.

Potting Shed News February 2020