Tag: day trips

Andrew Salter’s Barn Garden

Andrew Salter's garden from the orchard, 15 August 2026
Looking to the house and garden, across the meadow from the orchard

Last weekend I visited Andrew Salter’s garden near Canterbury in Kent (@big_drewland on Instagram). Having announced the open garden date a mere three weeks into the drought, he then considered postponing / cancelling by the time another rainless, hot month had passed. I am very glad he did not, as even drought-scorched, crispy and hot, the place bewitched me.

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June 2026: Gardeners’ Question Time

Our version of Gardeners’ Question Time was back for the June meeting and proved once again to be an informative and enjoyable event.

Members look around the Old Pond Garden before the CABAHS GQT, June 2026
Members look around the Old Pond Garden before the CABAHS GQT, June 2026
Members stroll around the Old Pond Garden before the CABAHS GQT, June 2026
Members explore the Old Pond Garden before the CABAHS GQT, June 2026
Members stroll around the Old Pond Garden before the CABAHS GQT, June 2026
Members stroll around the Old Pond Garden before the CABAHS GQT, June 2026
Lots to learn from and admire in Charlton House Old Pond Garden

The evening started with a pleasant stroll around the Old Pond Garden, admiring the plants and taking in the evening sun.

Back in the Old Library, we set about tackling questions that had been submitted by members before the meeting. In a change to previous years, there was no formal panel or guest expert. Instead, questions were answered by our very own experts with lots of discussion and contributions from CABAHS members, compered by Kathy and illustrated with slides.

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