March is full of surprises
From raging snow storms to sunny afternoons in short sleeves the month of March never ceases to surprise. We feel we are just coming out of the cold of winter […]
Commande de plantons
If you find growing your summer vegetables from seed a little tricky; not home enough to care for them, no space for seed trays, over sowing, over watering, under watering […]
Journée des plantes au lac d’Aiguebelette
This wonderful bi-annual plant fair brings expert growers and vendors from all over France and further afield. Approximately 75 minutes from Geneva and 10 kms from Chambéry it is worth […]
New beginnings
Harvest is a time of new beginnings, as the long hot summer draws to a close, the hum of traffic increases as schools return to their academic routines and the […]
Les quais du dahlias
Visit the Morges waterfront until 31 October and enjoy over 2250 dahlias. This late summer flower brings vibrant colour to the fading borders until the first frosts of autumn. Morges
Château de Vullierens
The final open weekend of the season runs until 16:00 on Sunday 7 October. There is plenty to see with late blooming irises and autumn flowering perennials at their peak. […]
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 […]