Gardening broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh is set to visit Perch Hill for a special event this autumn.
The celebrated writer and presenter will join author and horticulturist Sarah Raven in East Sussex on September 22 for a day including a talk and a homemade lunch.
Mr Titchmarsh will deliver a talk titled Why I Garden, sharing personal stories and reflections from his career in horticulture, writing and television.
He will also take part in a Q&A session with guests.
Sarah Raven said: "I’m delighted to welcome Alan to Perch Hill.
"He has a wonderful ability to make gardening feel both joyful and achievable and he is a brilliant storyteller.
"I’m looking forward to hearing what continues to draw him back to the garden, as well as the stories behind his television work and books."
Throughout the day, Ms Raven will be available to answer visitors’ gardening questions as they explore Perch Hill’s gardens.
Guests will also be treated to a two-course homemade lunch in her greenhouse, featuring recipes from her cookbooks and ingredients grown on-site.
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Ms Raven said the garden is currently at one of its most vibrant stages.
She said: "The garden at Perch Hill is looking fantastic.
"The tomatoes have cropped brilliantly in the heat, and the dahlias and zinnias are producing flower after flower.
"Late summer is one of the most abundant moments at Perch Hill, and I’m so pleased that people can come and experience it for themselves."
Perch Hill is also welcoming visitors on six remaining late-summer open days: August 28 and 29, and September 10, 11, 16, and 17.
The garden opens to the public only on select dates throughout the year.
Visitors can explore the cutting gardens, dahlia and annual trial areas, vegetable beds and the Oast Garden, which features a display of salvias, cardoons, artichokes, dahlias, zinnias and gladioli.
Morning visits run from 9.45am to 12.45pm, and afternoon visits from 1pm to 4pm.
Guests can book garden-only tickets or add lunch and Ms Raven’s 10am talk.
The Barn Café and Perch Hill shop will remain open until 4pm on each open day.
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