Looking back at our year at Pickhams, it's been a busy one but worth it. We've had a lovely time. Thank you to all our followers and visitors during the year. We wish you all the best for 2018 :-)

The Arlington Christmas Fayre is this Saturday 2.30 to 5.30 at the Village Hall. There'll be music from Seaford Silver Band, carols around the tree, gifts and produce, Long Man real ale bar, mulled wine, refreshments, tombola and a Christmas Raffle for three great prizes. £1 entry also gets you into a Draw to win a bottle of champagne! 🍾

The battle with Autumn is never ending #autumnleaves #gardenlife

To round off 2017, we have one final event, the Artist's Studio Sale this Saturday 18th November. Josie Tipler (josietipler.co.uk) is clearing her studio ready to create some large new works for 2018. Come along to the Gallery here at Pickhams for this opportunity to purchase Josie's 'end of line' paintings, drawings and prints at greatly reduced prices. Also on sale will be secondhand art books, materials, equipment and frames. Plus of course we will be serving teas, coffee and Jill's fabulous cakes! Saturday 18th November 2017 11am - 3pm Free entry (The gardens will not be open on this day)

This newcomer to the garden seems to be making friends with the chickens.

Christmas baubles? Callicarpa 😊

Beautiful colours in the gardens today

Gradually exposing the lawn again. It's put up with a lot over the last few weeks.

Well that's it. This year's Summer Trifle is now over. What a fantastic time we've had. Thank you to everyone who has helped make it a success, especially all the visitors. We're looking forward to a rest this evening before we start the big clear up 😯