Aimed at both experienced and novice growers, Nick Hamilton’s course will show you the many ways you can extend your growing season; learn all about different vegetable varieties, propagation by seed, growing in beds, storage, and the importance of catch crops. Lunch in the Barnsdale Gardens Tea Room is included and by the end of the day you’ll be able to plan your own planting programme to give you home-grown vegetables on the dinner table all year round.
Date From: 16/10/2019
Join local artist Sandra Peck for another really enjoyable, relaxed and informative day. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner or have been painting for a while.
Date From: 17/10/2019
If your garden is not achieving everything you envisaged and you’re unsure what to do, then why not join internationally renowned garden designer David Stevens for this very special workshop. David will take you through all the basics, as well as looking at specific plants, showing how they work best in a garden, planting techniques, as well as preparing a planting plan.
David is in great demand as a designer and lecturer in garden design all over the world, so this day is a treat not to be missed!
Date From: 19/10/2019
A 2 day course run by local expert John Shone – you will have a brief introduction to this ancient craft and the language associated with it. You will then build your own stretch of wall.
We provide all the tools and materials.
You will need to bring your own refreshments and a packed lunch.
This is a very practical course so stout footwear and rough “outdoor” clothes are recommended plus waterproofs.
£90 per person for the 2 day course.
Date From: 19/10/2019
A 2 day course run by local expert John Shone – you will have a brief introduction to this ancient craft and the language associated with it. You will then build your own stretch of wall.
We provide all the tools and materials.
You will need to bring your own refreshments and a packed lunch.
This is a very practical course so stout footwear and rough “outdoor” clothes are recommended plus waterproofs.
£90 per person for the 2 day course.
Date From: 19/10/2019
If it’s a blasted heath or a sunny cliff top, an urban pocket handkerchief or just a tiny patio, whatever the size and site of your garden there’s a fruit that will love growing there. Join Sally Cunningham for a tour of the possibilities of fruit growing for any site, including apples, pears, plums, figs, apricots, grapes and soft fruits.
Date From: 24/10/2019
David Gower, the legendary former England cricket Captain is extending his Spring tour through to Autumn due to popular demand. Often described as one of the most stylish left-handed batsmen of all time, the blond-haired 80s bombshell promises to share his thoughts on this years Cricket World Cup and The Ashes, both of which are being battled out on home soil.
Date From: 28/10/2019
Led by Nick Hamilton, this course is aimed at both gardening novices and those who want to find out more about growing and ‘pest-proofing’ their vegetables the natural way. You’ll learn all about organic principles, soil types, organic fertilisers, pest and disease problems and how to cope with them organically, and ways to rotate your crops to get the best from your plot.
Date From: 30/10/2019
Lots of plants can be had for free by swapping cuttings with friends and family, or propagating your own. If you’re new to all this, or just want to learn more, then join Nick Hamilton to find out all about the different methods of stem, root and leaf cutting, division and layering.
Date From: 31/10/2019
If you’ve got fruit trees in need of a haircut but no idea how to begin, then we have just the course for you! Nick Hamilton’s easy-to-follow tutorial accompanied by practical demonstrations will give you the basic knowledge and confidence you need to train and prune a wide range of fruiting trees, whether they be the usual apples, pears, plums and cherries, or even peaches, apricots, nectarines and figs.
Date From: 05/11/2019
arnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exto, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AH, United Kingdom
arnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exto, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AH, United Kingdom
arnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exto, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AH, United Kingdom
Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre, oad Stree, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1PX, United Kingdom
arnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exto, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AH, United Kingdom
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