Feast for the eyes

The two-acre garden at the Cors restaurant, in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, is open today from 2pm to 6pm. Its features include a large bog garden with ponds, gunnera and tree ferns. The garden will also be open on the evening of August 5, between 6pm and 9pm. Call 01994 427219 or visit www.ngs.org.uk for details.

Growing south

Cottesmore Farm, on Newmans Lane, Dorset, is open today between 2pm and 4.30pm for the National Gardens Scheme. The garden is full of plants from the southern hemisphere, including borders dedicated to South American and Australian species. For details, call 01202 871939 or visit www.ngs.org.uk.

Sustainable hints

There will be a talk on sustainable gardening at Knightshayes Court garden, in Bolham, Devon, on Friday at 1.30pm, providing tips on how to save money and resources. Tickets cost £9.50. To book, call 01884 254665 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk.

A rose by any other name

Take a picnic to the RHS Garden at Wisley, Surrey, which is hosting performances of Romeo and Juliet each night from Wednesday to Saturday at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £15.50. To book, call 0870 040 0203 or visit www.rhs.org.uk/wisley. No tables or naked flames are allowed in the garden.

Trial ground open to all

Thompson & Morgan is holding its 14th annual trial-ground open weekend on July 28 and29, between 10am and 4pm, at its site in Ipswich. Every visitor will be given a free packet of seeds, and there will be technical advice and demonstrations. Entry is £2 per car. For details, call 01473 688821 or visit www.thompson-morgan.com.

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