WINTER WORKSHOPS 2024/2025

Propagation – taking cuttings

Wednesday 6th November

10.30am – 1.30pm

Using plants from the garden and nursery, learn about different types of cuttings, how to take successful cuttings and go home with a pot of cuttings to raise at home.

Propagation – seed sowing and taking cuttings

Wednesday 20th November

10.30am – 1.30pm

A practical, introductory look at sowing seeds, saving seeds from the garden and a brief guide to taking cuttings from garden plants and their successful aftercare.

Make a Christmas wreath

Wednesday 16th* and 18th December

10.30am – 1.30pm

Make a Christmas wreath completely from scratch using foliage and materials foraged from the Garden. Take home your completely unique wreath ready to hang for the festive period.

*new date added

Pruning Wisteria

Wednesday 15th January

10.30am – 1.30pm

A practical workshop learning how to summer and winter prune your Wisteria. Learn how to renovate old Wisteria and train new plants too.

Pruning Roses

Wednesday 5th February

10.30am – 1.30pm

A practical workshop learning how to prune different types of roses including climbers and ramblers, learn how to get the best from your roses in terms of health and flowers.

Pruning Clematis

Wednesday 19th February

10.30am – 1.30pm

Participants will learn about the different types (groups) of clematis and then have a practical session pruning the different groups of clematis in the garden.

Pruning Shrubs (incl. Hydrangeas)

Wednesday 5th March

10.30am – 1.30pm

A practical look at pruning shrubs including different types of Hydrangeas. A hands-on session working on the varied shrubs and hydrangeas in the garden.

Seed sowing for cut flowers

Wednesday 19th March

10.30am – 1.30 pm

Learn about the half hardy and annual plants that can be sown now to provide a plethora of cut flowers for the year. Learn how to sow the seeds and go home with your own pot of sown seeds.

All workshops will be led by the Head Gardener, Claire Tatler (MHort). All workshops are £45 per person (non-refundable)

Tea and Coffee will be provided. Workshops will be held in the garden therefore suitable shoes and clothing should be worn for the time of year. All materials will be provided, please bring your own secateurs if you have them.

Places are limited – please email head.gardener@wollertonoldhallgarden.com

to book tickets and for payment details