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Gilbert’s Garden: Fruit Picking Day

Gilbert’s Garden: Fruit Picking Day

16 October 2024

10.30am to 16:00


The heritage fruit trees in the orchards at Gilbert White’s House will be being picked as they were in the 18th century when Gilbert White wrote his ‘Garden Kalendar’ recording his daily gardening activities.

Meet the fruit picking team and see the heritage apple and pear trees planted according to his notes from the 1750s and 1760s.

Details

Start: 16 October 2024
End: 16 October 2024

Location Details

Location The Gilbert White's House and Gardens
Postcode GU34 3BN
Directions

The museum carpark can be located behind the Selborne Arms Carpark. Parking is free for our visitors. Register your vehicle with us.

Organiser Details

Organiser's Name Gilbert White's House and Gardens (Kimberley James)
Organiser's Website https://gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk/event/gilberts-garden-fruit-picking-day/?event_date=2024-10-16
Organiser's Email marketing@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Organiser's Telephone 01420511275

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