Events

The member events we organise include visits to gardens in Somerset and beyond, many of which are only open to private groups.

Past events have included supper lectures, plant sales and garden parties; we’ve also enjoyed garden tours to Wales, Ireland and abroad. All these events are a fun way to raise funds to be used in the SGT’s education and conservation work.

2026 EVENTS PROGRAMME

We are pleased to announce the following visits arranged for June and July.  Members will be able to book tickets shortly. 

June 17 Wednesday at 11am Stavordale Priory, Charlton Musgrove

Home of Cameron Mackintosh and Michael Le Poer Trench for over thirty years and in this time the gardens have been developed and extended. It is a garden of outdoor rooms, topiary, stone walls and richly-coloured perennials and much more.

June 19 Friday at 2:30pm Gaspar Cottage, Stourton, Warminster

Described as “an artist’s garden” by Bella Hoare and “a modern, innovative take on the classic English country garden” as seen on their website – the borders, meadow orchard, forest garden, and wildlife pond.

July 13 Monday at 2.30pm Babbs Farm, Highbridge

Sue & Richard O’Brien invite us to their garden the day after their NGS opening to see how they have developed the site by the Somerset Levels.  An abundance of different conditions with varied plants and shrubs.

July 21 Tuesday at 2.30pm Cooks Farm North Brewham, Bruton. 

Set amid the ancient forest of Selwood and as seen in Gardens Illustrated magazine, Patricia Stainton has created a garden of colour and scent.  There are also walks round the ponds and hay meadows.