A "Taste of Christmas"....lets just call it a Christmas Fayre! 4th December, 10 am - 4pm

So its the season to be merry, eat lots of Mince pies, drink lots of mulled wine and eat lots of Chocolate; lets do a Christmas Fayre!

Eat, drink and be Merry with us, enjoy tastings from Huckleberrys Produce, Ginger Wine from Gransteads and the marvelous Sue (our superb Chef) is going to be knocking out Christmas Cakes, Mince Pies, Mulled wine and whatever you heart desires.

Also to add to our own gift range we have Anna Wilson-Patterson bringing along some of her fantastic artwork to sell, Liz Padgham-Major with her vintage fabric lavender bags, her comfy cushions and lots more unique crafts, The Seasonal Barn with quirky crafts to adorn your house with and much much more.

Anyone who knows Lime Cross will know this is our first year trading with our shop, so therefore the first year that we have done any events to talk of so come and support local produce and artists on the 4th Dec and let us know what you think about our new shop!

From Christmas trees to gifts and cards, Lime Cross does Christmas for the first time ever, but the plants will always steal the show!

This Year we have pulled all the stops out and are doing Christmas.  In previous years Christmas has never been attempted due to our extremely leaky Greenhouse, staff and customers alike would agree you needed an umbrella in there to keep dry!  

Our new Christmas shop offers you a delightful selection of unusual and homemade seasonal gifts and decorations to adorn  your Christmas tree.  Choose from our container-grown Blue Spruce or premium British-grown freshly cut from us in early December when you can also pick up your holly, mistletoe and wreaths.

Free Scone and Jam Tasting at Lime Cross Cafe TODAY

Come and join us for a scone and jam tasting day at the Cafe.  We have joined forces with Huckleberry's produce to create some tasty combinations.

See you there!!!!

Jam and Chutney making in the Cafe TONIGHT

Get your pinny on and come join us at the Cafe and learn the delights of cooking Jam and chutney.


From 7pm tonight.................

Thank you to all who came to Modern Day Plant Hunters

We would like to say a big thank you to all who came to out talk on modern day plant hunters talk, and a bigger thank you to Chris Reynolds and Dan Luscombe from Bedgebury Pinetum; our speakers.

I think everyone would agree they did a brilliant talk and slide show on their big adventures around the world collecting seed and preserving endangered species.

Thanks again Chris and Dan!

Modern day plant hunters

Lime Cross Nursery would like to introduce a talk with Chris Reynolds and Dan Luscombe, the Modern Day Plant Hunters from Bedgebury Pinetum.

15th September - 7pm at the Nursery
Have you ever wondered where your plants come from? Meet the Modern day plant hunters and discover the lengths they have to go in order to find and protect these rare and wonderful species. See a selection of their slides and listen to their funny and fascinating stories.
Tickets £6.00 with light refreshments.

Please call Tel: 01323 833229 and book with the shop.
Book early to avoid disappointment, as places are limited.

Chris in Vietnam

Coelogyne Fimbriata

China

China Team,7 Caves

Rice and Tofu for lunch!

 

Sculpture in the Garden

Blooming Sculpture in Herstmonceux

Sculpture in the Garden runs for one month.
As the places are limited, please book by phoning Vicky Tate on 01323 833229.
Opening on Sunday 10th July- August 10th, our unrivalled two acre Conifer Garden will be backdrop to an exquisite selection of sculpture.
Seven local artists have been invited to display their work to celebrate the recent dramatic transformation of the Lime Cross Nursery.
Sculptures are by Christian Funnell, Karen Holbrook, Pat McNamara, Sarah Rickard, Si Unwins, Tom Palmer and Will Spankie.

Vicky and work by Karen Holbrook

Sculptures on the lawn,overlooking the pinetum

Bev and Tamsin

Sculptures in the main Pinetum

Visiting expert Chris Reynolds

This week it has been our pleasure to work with the highly esteemed Curator of The Botanical Collection at Forestry Commission; Bedgebury Pinetum- Chris Reynolds.

Chris at work!

Chris is an expert in the conifer world and is a co-founder of the British Conifer Society- along with Jon Tate (owner of Lime Cross Nursery), as well as other conifer experts and enthusiasts.
Chris has been perfecting our pinetum using his pruning skills, and has really transformed it, he has been merciless and pruned back severely but as he is a professional his judgment is key and his green fingers will create more balanced growth and control vigour.

Thank you Chris we are honoured to have you on board this week.

Visit Bedgebury at; http://www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk/

The longest days of the year

The first days of summer have arrived despite the current climate suggesting otherwise, this symbolic period evokes many responses within us;  for the scientist within you this will mean that the earth’s semi axis in our hemisphere is tilted in the closest position possible towards the sun. The druid lurking within you might consider stroking Stonehenge sporting some thai dye or maybe just your mac in a pac. But what about the botanist within you ? Well, the warm March and April meant that the strawberries ripened earlier and were therefore exceptionally tasty due to the decrease in acid and increase in sugars, but what has mid-June brought us? Unfortunately rain and not much sun. So you might have noticed that some fruit and veg seem under developed, but do not fear because the sun is apparently scheduled for a reappearance next week. This means that the ground - newly replenished with liquid precipitation - will be perfect for planting, so inject some colour into your garden using Dalia’s, awaken your senses by planting herbs and lavender and enjoy your garden to the max throughout  these long summer days.

Hello and shop progression

So, spring is upon us.. daffodils, pink blossom, fluffy lambs and the arrival of our new shop and cafe. We need your thoughts and suggestions for our opening event that is happening at the beginning of May. We plant to host a varied day full of fun, entertainment, guest speakers and live music. So if you have any requests then please let us know.

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