The Parsonage Summer Fair
The Parsonage Summer Fair is on Sunday 27th from 11:00 am. Many of the activities and stalls will be in the garden, weather permitting.
Margaret Littler
RHS “It’s your neighbourhood”
Judging for The RHS “ It’s Your Neighbourhood” takes place in the Parsonage Garden on 21st July and at Fletcher Moss park on 22nd July. So if you would like to join us for last minute preparations please see our… Read More »RHS “It’s your neighbourhood”
Himalayan Balsam in Fletcher Moss Park
This year’s balsam bash is open to everyone walking through the park, until the plants go to seed. There are posters with suggested “hot spots” marked. We particularly want to keep the areas close to the rose garden and the… Read More »Himalayan Balsam in Fletcher Moss Park
Parsonage Summer Fair
The Parsonage Trust held its annual summer Fair on 28th July in glorious weather that showed off the garden at its best. A large number of visitors enjoyed attractions including live music, a traditional Coconut Shy, face painting, homemade cakes, preserves,… Read More »Parsonage Summer Fair
Big Balsam Bash 2024
This year’s Big Balsam Bash on 29 June saw around 25 volunteers gathering at Fletcher Moss Gardens to help with the control of this invasive plant. Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera) was introduced to Britain in the 1830s and has spread… Read More »Big Balsam Bash 2024
Farewell to Dr Seuss
Fletcher Moss lost its signature giant redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum pendulum) in January 2024. It had been dead for at least two years, but was finally felled in the clear-up after this winter’s storm damage. Its eccentric shape towering over the… Read More »Farewell to Dr Seuss
Christmas at the Parsonage Garden
The Parsonage volunteers gathered round the new Green Man sculpture to mark the end of another successful and enjoyable year of gardening in this very special place. Wishing all our friends and visitors happy holidays and a peaceful New Year!