John Brookes had an affinity for a North American native perennial with the unusual name of ‘pokeweed’ (Phytolacca americana) which he planted some time ago in the garden. An herbaceous perennial that grows more than 4 feet high at Denmans, [...]

Above:  Mrs Robinson's pomegranate tree hangs over the eight-foot brick wall that forms the north border of the Walled Garden. We don’t know when Joyce Robinson planted her pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) but we think it must at least 40 [...]

On 30th September a special performance of Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni presented by City Music Services will be given at Denmans Garden. A clever and condensed adaptation of Don Giovanni featuring a pro-am cast of singers accompanied by piano, the opera [...]

Denmans Garden collaborates in a variety of ways with local artists and makers, be that through hosting events and workshops, showcasing work in the gift shop and garden or through providing inspiration and materials. As part of an occasional series, [...]

Above:  A broad variety of perennials and blooming shrubs and trees attract bees year-round at Denmans.  Here yellow and silver Verbascum bombyciferum, nectar-rich, flourish in the dry riverbeds. Denmans has an abundance of plants that are attractive to bees; lavender, salvia, verbascum, echinacea, [...]

Between April and June there are so many changes in the garden as it springs into life. As an artist there is such an abundance of visual information at Denmans at this time of year making it hard to know [...]

This month Midpines Café celebrate their first anniversary at Denmans Garden. Over the course of the past year Midpines has built a strong following; a destination venue showcasing fresh and simple ingredients strong on flavour and with a nod to [...]

In December of 2017, when a bitter business dispute was finally settled, John Brookes was in full control of his garden for the first time in years.  As a result of the long running dispute the garden was in a [...]

 “A beautiful, peaceful garden set out for exploration and interest with amazing plants for sale.” “An oasis of calm, delight, wonder and space to escape and inspire – a joyful garden to be in.”   Voting is now open! When [...]