In this fun, creative workshop, children can make their own string of pinecone bird feeders using all-natural materials to attract birds to your garden and keep them happy and healthy through the spring.
Kids Miniature Garden Workshop
Join us during the school holidays to create your very own miniature fairy garden with Dawn. All material's provided, plus delicious home made biscuits & juice boxes. Take away your very own miniature fairy garden, all materials provided, juice box & biscuits included
Create your very own kokedama — a moss-wrapped plant that sits somewhere between a sculpture and houseplant, and is completely unique to you. Using a traditional Japanese technique, the plant’s roots are formed into a soil ball, wrapped in moss and tied to create a living piece that can be displayed in a dish or hung to enjoy at home. Ticket price includes all of the materials, a hot drink of your choice and a slice of cake from our Rosarium Restaurant.
Maintaining climbing and rambling roses
Time: 10am – 12pm Cost: £40 per person Includes: Tea, coffee, and a slice of cake Join us for a hands-on morning learning how to care for climbing and rambling roses. This popular workshop is perfect for anyone looking to get the best from their roses, with expert advice and practical demonstrations. Spaces are limited and always in high demand, so early booking is essential. Please note: Tickets must be booked at least 24 hours before the event.
This highly recommended full day course looks at the theory of pruning and planting all types of roses including old and modern shrub roses, climbers, ramblers and species roses. Through practical demonstrations from our knowledgeable Rosarians, you will go away with the confidence you need to be able to get the absolute best from your roses at home. Winter is the optimum time to plant roses, as it causes the least amount of stress to the plant. Warm clothes are therefore recommended for this course as many of the demonstrations take place within our rose gardens.
Our Snowdrop Workshop is back for another year and is the perfect opportunity for you to get out of the house and try something creative during these grey, winter days. In this workshop you will spend the morning with Dawn in our garden centre, as she shows you how to arrange a beautiful spring table centre piece of delicate snowdrops to take away with you to brighten up your home.
Join us for a practical workshop looking at terraria, and learn to build one successfully yourself. We’ll discuss the choice of container, drainage, substrate layers, planting method and the use of decorative materials, exploring how to plant for both appearance and plant health. We’ll also discuss how to choose suitable plants, considering light, humidity, growth habit and long-term maintenance. Watering will be covered in detail, including condensation, air flow and the signs that a terrarium is becoming too wet or too dry. Common problems, pests and diseases will also be discussed, along with simple ways to prevent them. You will leave with your own planted terrarium to take home, and a clear understanding of how to care for it afterwards. Spaces are limited- early booking is recommended.