An Evening with David Austin Roses

An Evening with David Austin Roses

Thursday 16th July | 6pm

Join us for a wonderful summer evening in our Café and Garden Centre with the renowned David Austin Roses expert for an inspiring and informative rose growing event, perfect for gardeners of all experience levels.

Enjoy an engaging 1 hour 15 minute talk from the expert at David Austin Roses, covering everything you need to know to create beautiful, flourishing displays at home, including:

• The breeding and history of David Austin Roses
• Key rose varieties
• Shrub, climbing and rambling roses
• New introductions
• Planting roses in pots
• Compost recommendations
• Basic pruning advice
• Rose food and mycorrhizal fungi
• Growing roses for cut flowers

The evening will also include additional inspiration and advice designed to help you get the very best from your garden, including:

• Companion planting ideas
• Planting in groups for impact
• Recommended tools for the job
• Further guidance on pots, compost and feeding

Following the talk, there will be time to browse some of the beautiful David Austin Roses, with the team on hand to answer questions, offer personalised recommendations and help you choose the perfect roses and companion plants for your garden. There will also be the opportunity to purchase roses, companion plants and gardening essentials on the evening.

Each attendee will also receive a complimentary David Austin Roses leaflet and handbook to take home, packed with helpful advice, inspiration and expert guidance to continue your rose growing journey long after the event.

BBQ Supper Included...

Your evening also includes a delicious served BBQ menu featuring:

• Bratwurst sausages with caramelised onions
• 6oz beef burgers
• Tandoori chicken thighs
• Salmon fennel parcels
• Vegetable & tofu kebabs
• Mini jacket potatoes with cream cheese

Accompanied by a selection of fresh salads and sides, including:

• Sliced tomatoes
• Baby gem salad
• Classic coleslaw
• Mediterranean vegetable pasta salad
• Apple Waldorf salad

Served with pretzel hotdog buns, floured baps and a selection of relishes and pickles.

To finish, enjoy a selection of desserts:

• Victoria sponge
• Lemon tart
• Chocolate brownie
• Fresh fruit salad

Wine for the Evening 

We are also delighted to be partnering with Wine Chateau for the evenings wine selection.

Wine Chateau is a specialised importer and supplier of Moldovan wines in the UK — a family business passionately run by owners Constantin and Cristina, who share a deep appreciation for Moldovan wine culture and the principles of responsible drinking.

Whether you are an experienced rose enthusiast or simply looking for inspiration for your garden this summer, this promises to be a relaxed, informative and enjoyable evening.

Here's the itinerary for the evening…

5:30 PM Guests arrival

6:00 PM David Austin Talks

7:30 PM Dinner is served

All evening, additional drinks and alcohol will be available for purchase

Please note that tables will be allocated per booking so if you have a number of people in your group you will need to book at the same time or alternatively let us know by emailing marketing@bellplantation.co.uk before Monday 13th July so your table can be allocated seated together.

The served BBQ caters for vegetarian but please let us know on your booking if anyone in your booking has any other dietary requirements or allergies that we should be aware of.

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.