Informative & inspirational events, talks, courses & workshops

The Garden House is a place of energy and inspiration that encourages sustainable living, and where people can learn about horticulture, share information and be creative!

How to be a gardener: 6-session evening course

Wednesday 10th September 2025 - Wednesday 22nd October 2025 | 6:15pm - 9:15pm

For those of you who are new to gardening or wish to improve your knowledge and skills, and to give you the confidence to nurture and enjoy your garden or allotment.


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Wildlife Gardening: 1-day Workshop

Wednesday 24th September 2025

Join our new workshop looking at ways to improve your own garden, making it attractive to specific wildlife, and encouraging wildlife friendly plants.  

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Botanical Illustration: one day workshop for all abilities

Monday 27th October 2025

Autumn is a wonderful time for painting the fruits, berries and seed heads to be found in the garden. Workshop led by botanical art tutor Leigh Ann Gale.

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Christmas Wreath Workshop: afternoon session

Friday 5th December 2025 | 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Step into the festive season with a creative afternoon of natural wreath-making in the warm and welcoming surroundings of the Garden House.

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Christmas Wreath Workshop: morning session

Saturday 6th December 2025 | 11:00am - 1:30pm

Step into the festive season with a creative morning of natural wreath-making in the warm and welcoming surroundings of the Garden House.

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The Garden House Tasks for September

Sunday 31 August 2025

Please bear in mind these tasks are not a comprehensive look at all garden aspects, but relate directly to our monthly work in the Garden House garden, inspiring and teaching the volunteers, students and Friday group gardeners who get stuck...

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The Garden House Tasks for August

Wednesday 6 August 2025

The good news is…there are not too many tasks on our 'to do' this month! Please bear in mind these tasks are not a comprehensive look at all garden aspects, but relate directly to our monthly work in the Garden...

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The Garden House Tasks for July

Thursday 10 July 2025

I am not a big fan of July as I always feel the garden starts to look tired (and so am I!) and this year we have had so little rain which doesn’t help - however, of course, there is...

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