Jardins en Fête
The most anticipated gardening event of the year is almost upon us. Held in the grounds of the Château de Coppet during the second weekend of May this annual event […]
Are you summer?
Wow! What a few weeks it has been. Gloriously warm temperatures, big blue skies, t-shirts and sun hats, winter a lifetime away – spring has really arrived, eventhough it feels […]
JardiTroc, Troc des Plantes & Marché
This Grand Saconnex based association of gardeners has it’s annual plant sale this Saturday. Bring a stickered plant (or many) to swap and get a coupon for a free plant. […]
Jardin des iris
Well it is that time of year again when the gardens of the Château de Vullierens open to the public. Situated above Morges with over 30 hectares of garden and 600 […]
Les Bucoliques
This spring Les Bucoliques have called their event the weekend of plants and gardens. There will be a large plant market with growers and experts from all across Suisse Romande as well […]
A time of optimism
There is a softening underfoot, a warmth in the air and dare I say that feeling of spring abounds! It’s true we’ve been fooled before; a lovely gentle week in […]
Volunteering at RHS shows
The closing date for volunteer opportunities at RHS shows throughout the UK is quickly approaching. Friday 12 January is the final date by which you can submit a request to […]
Digging up the dahlias
The time has come, the days are short, the mornings are frosty, christmas is fast approaching, it’s time to dig up the dahlias. I’ve had mixed feelings about dahlias over […]
Fleuriot fleurs
Celebrate the first weekend of advent with flowers at the Fleuriot boutique, 26 Corraterie, Geneva, from 23-25 November. Get in the mood for christmas with the beautiful seasonal display created […]
Marché de l’Avent
This small family-run garden centre above Nyon holds its annual Advent market until 25 November. The theme this year is “tropical” in keeping with the fabulous autumn we’ve had. Guichard […]
The gentle arrival of Autumn
This perfect light, golden tones all around and cooler temperatures gently ease us into this new season of Autumn. The summer bedding is fading but trying to hang on continuing […]
April showers and more
I guess it is fair to say that the April drought is behind us – so much rain! Not that we didn’t want or need it of course just not all […]
Jardins en Fête
The ever popular local garden event returns from 12-14 May with the very current theme of “Jardins urbains“. With 120 exhibitors from across Europe expect to see a selection of specialist growers, […]
Marche au plantons
The organic Ferme de Budé hidden amidst the high rise buildings of Petit-Saconnex will run its annual seedling market this Saturday. An opportunity to buy locally grown organic seedlings for […]