8-9 April: Butlers Farmhouse, Butlers Lane, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 1QH. Rural setting for one-acre garden surrounding 16th century farmhouse. Open 2pm-5pm for NGS , 01323 833770, butlersfarmhouse.co.uk
8-9 April: Monkscroft, Zeal Monachorum, Crediton, Devon EX17 6DG. Garden of the oldest cottage in the village packed with spring colour and views to far hills. Open 11am-5pm for NGS, ngs.org.uk
8 and 14 April: Summerdale House, Nook, Lupton, Cumbria LA6 1PE. Part-walled former vicarage country garden with fine views across Farleton Fell. Herbaceous borders, ponds, woodland and meadow planting with adjoining nursery. Open 11am-4.30pm for NGS, 01539 567210, summerdalegadenplants.co.uk
9 April: Rare Plant Fairs, The Old Rectory, Quenington, Nr Cirencester. 0845 4681368
13 April: Houseplant Hospital: RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettenden Common, Chelmsford CM3 8ET. 10am-5pm. 0203 1765 830,…
