Explore The Plant Library

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.

Garden Visits
Family Open Day at The Serge Hill Project (21 August 2025)
Thursday 21 August 2025, 10am-1pm
Garden Visits
Family Open Day at The Serge Hill Project (28 August 2025)
Thursday 28 August 2025, 10am-1pm
Garden Visits
The Plant Library and The Barn Garden Visit (2 September 2025)
Tuesday 2 September 2025, 10am-1pm
Workshops
Propagation Workshop Series: Late Summer Propagation with Hannah Fox (Bright Green Fox Nursery)
Thursday 18 September 2025, 10am-1pm
Garden Visits
The Plant Library Pop Up Plant Sale - Wednesday 10 September
Wednesday 10 September 2025 (5pm-7pm)
Talks
Adam Nicolson and Sarah Raven in conversation with Tom Stuart-Smith about Placemaking and Bird School: A Beginner In The Wood
Thursday 11 September 2025, 6pm-8pm
Talks
Working with Water: From Engineering to Ecology
Thursday 25 September - Friday 26 September 2025, 9.30am-4pm
Workshops
How To Photograph Gardens Workshop with Jason Ingram
Thursday 2 October 2025, 10am-4pm
Garden Visits
The Plant Library Pop Up Plant Sale - Thursday 2 October 2025
Thursday 2 October 2025 (4pm-6pm)
Talks
Jonny Bruce in conversation with Tom Stuart-Smith on The Field Nursery: Setting Up an Organic Plant Nursery
Tuesday 7 October, 2025, 6pm-8pm
Garden Visits
The Plant Library and The Barn Garden Visit (7 October 2025)
Tuesday 7 October 2025, 10am-1pm
Workshops
Propagation Workshop Series: Late Autumn/Winter Propagation with Becky Reader (Great Dixter Nursery)
Thursday 13 November 2025, 10am-1pm