Autumn Plant Fair at Rowallane Garden

Ever wonder why leaves change colour in late summer? Well it's all about temperature of the air at night.
Visitors browsing the stalls at the Autumn Plant Fair at Rowallane GardenVisitors browsing the stalls at the Autumn Plant Fair at Rowallane Garden
Visitors browsing the stalls at the Autumn Plant Fair at Rowallane Garden

Averil Milligan, Head Gardener, remarks: “Plants respond to triggers, things like changes in daylight length and temperature send signals to the plant to change growth habits.

“Autumn is a fabulous time to move plants when the soil is still warm and the growing season is closing down.

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“Plants get a chance to settle down with as little stress as possible and will grow on without the check next spring’.

Ladies showing of their purchases at Autumn Plant Fair at Rowallane GardenLadies showing of their purchases at Autumn Plant Fair at Rowallane Garden
Ladies showing of their purchases at Autumn Plant Fair at Rowallane Garden

Gardens in autumn have a special charm all of their own and Rowallane, the beautiful National Trust garden in Saintfield, is gearing up for the season.

Wrap up and come along and enjoy the magnificent garden and browse through the stalls at the Plant Fair on Saturday 24 September from 11am-4pm.

Plants grown at the famous garden will be available for sale with a mixture of herbaceous perennials, herbs and alpines propagated from the garden.

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Browse through the specialist plant stalls and glean some gardening hints and tips from our expert gardening team.

Ladies showing of their purchases at Autumn Plant Fair at Rowallane GardenLadies showing of their purchases at Autumn Plant Fair at Rowallane Garden
Ladies showing of their purchases at Autumn Plant Fair at Rowallane Garden

Normal admission and National Trust members are free.

For further details, please contact Rowallane Garden on 028 9751 0131 and keep up to date with what’s happening at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rowallane-garden and follow on facebook www.facebook.com/nationaltrustbelfast.