StrathPetal - Strathpeffer Open Gardens

29/05/2026

Sharing the penultimate preview of six gardens that will be open on Saturday, 6 June in Strathpeffer, for StrathPetal, the village's one-day celebration of gardening from 10am until 4pm.
This is Susan Piper's fascinating garden at Timuka.
You'll find the full programme of the day's events here: www.strathpetal.co.uk/news

29/05/2026

Whether you're a keen gardener or not, a Gardeners' Question Time is full of entertainment and random horticultural facts😀
Come along to Strathpeffer Spa Pavilion and enjoy the show!

28/05/2026

The fourth preview of our six gardens that will be opening for Strathpeffer during our one-day garden event on Saturday, 6 June.
Today it's Hilary Cameron from Victoria House giving you a glimpse of what you you'll enjoy on the day.
You'll find a full programme of StrathPetal 2026 at www.strathpetal.co.uk/news

27/05/2026

Overdale, another wonderful Victorian house, is next in the previews of six gardens open for our one-day StrathPetal garden event on Saturday, 6 June.

Here Sarah gives a little insight into her biggest challenges ahead of the event!

You can find the full programme for the day here www.strathpetal.co.uk/news

We hope you'll come along, there's lots going on, and do remember to bring some cash because the card machines take their time!

26/05/2026

We're sharing video clips of the six gardens in the centre of StrathPeffer that are opening for StrathPetal on 6 June ( full programme here www.strathpetal.co.uk/news )
Today Carol Bailey shares some insights into the preparations. Just click on the image to view.
https://youtu.be/xtf4NRD6rJM

Carol's garden at 2 Hamilton House is one of six that will be open to visitors during StrathPetal, a celebration of gardening on 6 June 2026 in Strathpeffer

25/05/2026

There will be six gardens open in the centre of the village during StrathPetal - our one-day garden event in Strathpeffer on 6 June.
We'd like to introduce you to the garden owners who are looking forward to seeing everyone on the day.
First up is Betty MacLean.
Remember you can see the full programme of events on the day at www.strathpetal.co.uk/news
It would be great if you could bring cash. We have card reader but it goes at its own speed!
https://youtu.be/_A3zSl7P2Ew

We preview one of the private gardens open for StrathPetal 2026 - a celebration of gardening in the Highland village of Strathpeffer. It will include six ope...

24/05/2026

Our one-day gardening event in Strathpeffer on 6 June will include a stall selling gardening tools and gifts from garden bloggers and online retailers, The3Growbags.com
You'll be hearing a clip from Laura (pictured) on this page soon because she's also giving a talk at the event on How to Grow Happy Plants (10.15am)
Even if you're a great gardener, it can be good to get a re-cap.
You'll find the full programme for the day here www.strathpetal.co.uk/news

21/05/2026

Helping children to understand and enjoy nature is the topic of a short presentation by JJ Gladwin from the Ross-shire-based charity GoFlourish at Strathpeffer’s one-day gardening event on 6 June (at 13.15)

GoFlourish, which will be one of the beneficiaries of StrathPetal, aims to create exceptional school gardens for outdoor learning and reconnect children with nature. Data shows the benefits it can deliver in terms of their mental well-being, and equipping them with skills to support their future.

You can see the full programme of StrathPetal 2026 here: www.strathpetal.co.uk/news

19/05/2026

Fascinated by carnivorous plants? Why wouldn't you be?

Ingenious in their design, unusual in their preferences and absolutely beautiful to look at.

Bonby Bog Plants from Altass near Lairg, are bringing a selection to sell at StrathPetal on 6 June in Strathpeffer (10am-4pm) and they'll be selling them along with 50 years' experience in growing them.

Expect Sarracenias, Venus flytraps, Darlingtonias and Sundews.

Great talking points all year, but especially at Halloween mwahahaha!🧙‍♀️ You'll find the full programme of events here: www.strathpetal.co.uk/news

18/05/2026

We’re absolutely thrilled - buzzing in fact 🐝!

Dingwall Beekeepers will be at StrathPetal - a day of garden celebration on 6 June, 10-4pm in StrathPeffer

Come and learn about the life of honey bees, see them at work right in front of you (dependent on weather) and buy their delicious honey.

The value of pollinators to our existence is now well-known and bees are the sight and sound of everything we love about a summer garden.

Pollinators are the silent partner in every garden - tiny wings, huge impact.

You’ll find the full programme of StrathPetal events and stands here: www.strathpetal.co.uk/news

It's just £5pp - under 12s free.

02/02/2026

So lucky to have this nursery and garden within our reach