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Guernsey is a very special place for lovers of flowers and gardens. Packed into this Channel Island's easily accessible 25 square miles, there is just about every floral attraction that you could ask for. Wildflower cliff walks delight as much as horticultural shows, country lanes and cottage gardens alike are adorned with daffodils, primroses and violets. Historic formal gardens compete with bluebell woods and natural orchid fields. Commercial growers supply Britain with superb cut flowers. Overall the Island is a microcosm of the world of flowers. This website is brought to you in conjunction with the VisitGuernsey and the Floral Guernsey Council. As a visitor to Guernsey discover the Floral Islands, their Gardens and Attractions, the award winning Island of Herm and information on our most famous flower, the Guernsey Lily. Guernsey’s flowers and plants are renowned for being amongst the best in the world. With the islands in bloom all year round you are guaranteed a truly unforgettable floral experience - whenever you visit. Below you will find a list of events for this year plus further details. 2008 FLORAL EVENTS Head gardener Brett Moore conducts a weekly garden tour around the island gardens. Brett was trained at Pershore College of Horticulture and is very knowledgeable and entertaining. For more details on booking the ticket which includes boat fare from Guernsey and garden tour call the Trident kiosk on 44 (0)1481 721379 Sat 19 April RHS EVENT – TOUR OF CLEMATIS NURSERY RHS Gold winner Raymond Evison OBE, VMH will host this special event in a rare opportunity to visit this nursery. Mr Evison will talk on the development of new clematis cultivars and attendees will get to see the eight and a half acres of propagation and production glasshouses - some of the most advanced in the world. Time: 10.00am start until 12.30pm. Tickets: Members £7.95, Non Members £9.95. For tickets please contact the RHS Ticket Line on +44 (0) 8456 121 253 www.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder *Part of Spring Floral Festival Week
Sat 19 - Sun 27 April SPRING FLORAL FESTIVAL WEEK Discover
Matthew Wilson has been Curator at RHS Garden Harlow Carr since 2004 and is also an author of a book ‘New Gardening’. He contributes often to the national press and appears regularly on television, including Gardener's World and BBC coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show. Matthew regularly gives talks on sustainable horticulture, wildlife and gardening. This talk will cover how our gardens are changing with global warming and what plants will be suitable for our gardens and how we can be more water efficient. Time 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets: Members £6.00, Non Members £8.00. For tickets please contact the *Part of Spring Floral Festival Week
Fri 23 - Mon 26 May TORTEVAL CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL Thurs 29 May – Sun 1 June The Forest Church Country Flower Festival is a very popular outing for many locals and visitors alike. The whole church will be decorated with different floral exhibits and there will also be a country walk from the Church. Held from Thursday to Sunday 10.00am – 5.00pm at the
RHS EVENT - CREATING A GARDEN WITH ALL YEAR IMPACT
Sat 7 & Sun 8 June LOST AND HIDDEN GARDENS OF ST PIERRE DU BOIS Explore the lost and hidden gardens of the beautiful parish of St Pierre du Bois. Route available from the Church Green on both days with twenty-five gardens to visit and teas available at the Rectory. There will also be a concert on the Saturday evening in the Rectory Gardens. For further details please contact Reverend M Strike on +44 (0)1481 263544.
ST SAVIOURS PARISH CHURCH FLORAL WEEKEND CASTEL CHURCH FLOWER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL RHS EVENT – TOUR OF The historic 12-acre gardens of Guernsey’s Governor will be open for two RHS guided tour at 10am &2pm and will last approximately 2 ½ hours. The site, which is the private official residence of the Lieutenant Governor, HM the Queen’s personal representative on the island, includes some of the *Part of Summer Floral Festival Week Sat 5 – Sun 13 July SUMMER FLORAL FESTIVALWEEK Our celebration of all things floral continues with our Summer Floral festival Week. There will be a full programme of events featuring a Floral Fete over the weekend of Sat July 12th and Sunday July 13th as well as a tour of Government House. A full programme will be published closer to the time. Contact the Guernsey Information Centre on on +44 (0)1481 723552 E: enquiries@visitguernsey.com Sat 5 – Sun 13 July EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY RUG MAKING (Floral Themed) An exhibition of contemporary hooked and prodded craftwork by the Sarnia Rug Rats. Held daily at the
THE WEST SHOW Held at L’Eree’s old aerodrome, in the parish of St Pierre du Bois, the West Show has a strong agricultural and horticultural flavour, backed up by a full programme of events, entertainment and fairground attractions for all the family. A feast of traditional fun on Wed 20 & Thurs 21 August NORTH SHOW AND
Sat 4 Oct – Sun 12 Oct AUTUMN FLORAL FESTIVAL Come and join us as we go into autumn and join in one of our events. Open gardens as well as tours, hands-on master classes and beginners' sessions will be on offer for everyone to enjoy. The Nerine Festival will also be taking place 11-25 October (Provisional dates). A full programme is published before the event. For further details please contact Sat 11 - Sat 25 October An exhibition of Nerines or "Guernsey Lilies" as they are popularly known. Hundreds of varieties in a wide range of colours will be on show at
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GARDENS & ATTRACTIONS Once part of a private estate, the award winning, restored Victorian Candie Gardens offer the best view across St Peter Port harbour, along with a rare example of a late 19th century public flower garden. They are home to the oldest known heated glass-houses in the British Isles, which date back to the late eighteenth century. Camellias and magnolias often grow to be huge in Guernsey, not least in the public gardens of Saumarez Park. Its exotic species were originally planted by a Guernsey diplomat who had served as the British Ambassador to Japan. A nature trail links the park with nearby Cobo Bay. Not to be confused with the Park, the sub-tropical woodland garden and art-park at Sausmarez Manor is well worth a visit. A wide range of sculptures is displayed amongst a multitude of exotic plants, beside the small lake. Other historic gardens shed light on the past. Restored by TV gardener Peter Thoday as one of four fascinating period gardens in Castle Cornet, General Lambertís Garden is tinged with sadness. Lambert was a favourite of Cromwell, but paid for it with imprisonment by Charles II. The Gardens at Victor Hugo's Exile Home have recently been restored and visitors can see the oak tree that Hugo planted. Hugo predicted that Europe would be united by the time the tree reached maturity. Visits to Hauteville House and Gardens can be arranged throughout the summer season. Many island attractions incorporate award-winning gardens. Bruce Russell & Son, Gold and Silversmith, boasts a large, colourful, floral garden, with water features and flowers in every corner and won gold in The Herb Garden at Auberge du Val Hotel is home to some wonderful displays of herbs, flowers and trees. The garden is set in a picturesque valley with the historical church of St Saviours. La Seigneurie Gardens on the Island of Sark are now recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society and has free access for members at some periods of the year. The Island won Silver Gilt in the 2005 Britain in Bloom competition and is well worth a visit for nature and flower lovers. Herm Island is a tranquil island just 20 minutes away from Guernsey by ferry. Gold winner in the 2002 Britain in Bloom Competition a visit to Herm should not be missed. |
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