We hold events throughout the year, from willow-weaving workshops to wildflower identification courses.
Where necessary, please contact us to reserve your place and where booking is required just drop into the shop / café or phone to pay by card (01263 711091, 10.30am to 4pm only, closed Mondays).
December 2024
Sunday 1st December at 10.30 am.
Winter Tree Workshop
Join Simon for a walk in our gardens and reserve to identify trees in winter. £10 +£3.50 entry. Please phone or email to reserve you place.
Saturday 7th December at 10.30 (to about 2pm)
Getting Started with Willow.
Workshop 1. Willow for craft making. Learn about willow, how to cut, prepare and use for small items.
£30 includes entry and hot drink. Booking essential.
Saturday 21st December.
Solstice Charcoal Burning.
Call in at any time to see our charcoal burner at work. Free Entry
January 2025
Thursday 2nd January 10.30 am- 1.30.
New Year Plant Hunt
Join us on a morning walk to look for plants in flower. Free
Saturday 18th January 10.30 – 2pm.
Getting Started with Willow.
Workshop 2. Willow for garden use. Learn about willow, coppicing on site, learn how to cut prepare and use for hurdles and plant supports.
£30 including entry and welcome hot drink. Booking essential.
February 2025
Thursday 13th February. 10.30 – 2pm.
Willow workshop 3.
Join us to create willow and hazel hurdles to use in the gardens. £30 including entry and welcome hot drink. Booking essential.
Saturday 15th February at 10.30am.
Winter Tree Workshop.
Join Simon for a walk in our gardens and reserve to identify trees in winter £10 + £3.50 entry. Please phone or email to reserve you place.
Two events have been held every year, a ‘fungus foray’ in October and the ‘New Year Plant Hunt’ in early January. Our last annual fungus foray took on Tuesday 29th October 2024 and we were delighted to welcome back Dr Tony Leech as leader. Click on the links below for further details.
Simon Harrap regulars talks to garden clubs and societies on a variety of subjects. Details here.