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Members of The Plant Library have access to a database of more than 1500 different varieties of mainly herbaceous plants. This is a unique and extensive educational and well-being resource for anyone interested in plants and planting design.

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Becoming a member of The Plant Library grants you access to the database. Other benefits include free drop-in visits to The Plant Library every Friday afternoon, priority access to events at The Apple House, priority access to seasonal guided tours and subscription to newsletters from The Plant Library.

The Guardian Country diary: A young shieldbug has found a safe place to hide – or so it hopes
Monday 28 September 2026

"Like the children and adults who come to this inclusive garden to connect with nature, the Serge Hill Project provides wildlife with a safe space to shelter and develop. And all within a mile of the London orbital, Britain’s busiest motorway." - Nic Wilson

We are excited to have been featured in The Guardian, with writer, editor and Guardian Country Diarist Nic Wilson revealing how The Plant Library is proving a thriving sanctuary for local invertebrates, especially for our shieldbug populations. Her piece describes how hairy shieldbug nymphs find remarkable camouflage among the fading seed heads of Crete scabious (Lomelosia cretica). You can read the full piece via the link in our bio or via The Guardian website.