Last year temperatures at the beginning of October for the Great Dixter Plant Fair were a freaky and delicious 30°C. This year the weather still looks to be a balmy 20°C and perfect to enjoy a weekend of superb plant shopping from specialist nurseries at one of my all time favourite gardens.
Not only will your £7.50 also give you entrance into the wonderful gardens (which will still be blazing with gorgeous late summer colour),
but there are over 15 talks throughout the weekend from the specialist nursery owners. These range from Cannas to grasses and bulbs to Salvias. Worth going for these alone I reckon!
And to top it all, they’ll be Dachshund races on Sunday from 11-2pm. These races can get very competitive, so if you time your visit well, you’ll have a very entertaining afternoon.
The plant fair is open both Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th October from 11-4pm and the gardens as usual from 11-5pm. Most definitely worth the trip to East Sussex.
Out of my shed 
Thanks for the heads up on this one – what a shame I can’t go, I love Chrisopher Lloyd’s writing, and visited his garden about 15 years ago – I’ll put it back on my list for next year I think. I love the cute picture of the multiple dog walking! Happy gardening, Ursula
Hi Ursula, both garden and the plant fair (and dog show) are a great pull and certainly worth it if you have the time next year. Loved your Autumn Arcadia post-you’re right-patience is key in gardening! Look forward to reading how your new plantings progress. V.best Naomi
Very, very tempting. Unfortunately we have to be in Bath that weekend. Quite aside from wanting to see the gardens and buy plants, I’d love to watch a dachshund race – I hope you’ll document it all!
Hi Charlotte-there’s always next year….Hope you have a good weekend.
We will be there B&B already booked etc.
Hi Sue, Hope you have a great time at the fair and in the garden. V.best Naomi