Go Back Talks and Events 2011
Gardening Talks A series of short talks at the nursery by John Hoyland. As well as working at the nursery John is also an award-winning gardening writer who has contributed to the gardening pages of The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Independent, The Guardian, Saga Magazine, and The English Garden. He writes regularly for Gardens Illustrated magazine and in each month during 2011 will be writing about his favourite plants. Advance booking is essential for each talk. Call 01462 675858. Cost for each talk: £5 including tea and cake.
Growing Plants from Seed Saturday 9th April 10am - 11.30am A short introduction to sowing seeds: composts, containers, sowing techniques and how to grow seedlings into strong plants. The talk is a useful introduction to seed sowing for gardeners who are talking their first steps in producing their own plants. It will also be a timely reminder for more experienced gardeners about seed-sowing techniques.
Flowering Plants for Shade Saturday 14th May 10am - 11am It can often be difficult to find flowering plants for shady areas, particularly shady places that are also dry. Tips and hints for growing and planting techniques to make the most of shady areas. Ideas and suggestions for plants that thrive in shade.
Versatile Clematis Saturday 28th May 10am -11.30am Clematis are versatile plants: from low-growing herbaceous forms to those that can climb thirty feet tall, there is a clematis for every month of the year and for every situation. Advice on which varieties suit particular situations and how to care for different types of clematis. 10% off all clematis bought on the day by people attending the talk.
Garden Jewels - The Umbellifer Family Saturday 4th June 10am -11am From Cow Parsley to Sea Holly, the Umbellifer family is one of the most beautiful family of plants. A look at some of the star umbellifers, how to grow them and how to combine them with other plants.
Growing pelargoniums Saturday 11th June 10am - 11am Not all pelargoniums are big and blousy. An introduction to the wide range of pelargoniums, particularly the species. Suggestions on ways to grow them and how to combine them with other plants. Advice on growing and propagating them.
Sumptuous Salvias Saturday 9th July 10am - 11.30am The sage family is huge and includes culinary herbs, tiny perennials and plants that will grow ten-feet tall in a single season. Annuals, perennials and shrubs; tender and hardy. This is a diverse group of plants with lots of flower power. An introduction to good varieties and advice on how to grow them.
Weaving Willow Plant Supports Saturday April 16th 10am – 3pm Learn how to make your own beautiful and functional plant supports with artist Hazel Godfrey. Hazel is a local artist who creates sculptures and structures from willow. Her plant supports are original and beguiling. Hazel will demonstrate the techniques she uses and then guide you through making your own plant support to take away with you. Hazel is an experienced teacher and has contributed to Gold Award-winning gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show. Cost: £45 including materials, tea, coffee and a light lunch.
For more information or to reserve a place call the nursery on 01462 675858