Gardening Course 2025

£59 each workshop or £375 for 7 sessions.  Please book below.

Course dates and overview of contents:
Workshops run from 10am - 12.30 (approx) and include tea coffee and cake.

April 11th

Soil and aspect. Right plant right place. Sowing seeds, mulching. What’s looking good in the spring garden.

May 9th

This month we’re looking at biennials and bulbs, some design principles, learning about the ‘Chelsea Chop’ and taking some cuttings.

June 13th

June is the Cottage garden month, when the gardens are brimming with flowers
We’ll also look beyond the cottage, consider colour schemes and planting plans, care for roses, deal with weeds and make organic pest control.

July 11th

What’s looking good in the summer garden. How to keep colour in the borders all summer long. Design tips for successional interest.

September 12th

This month we’ll focus on grasses and late summer perennials, light effects and self-seeders. We’ll take some cuttings and learn how to collect and store seed.

October 10th

Preparing for next year. We’ll sow hardy annuals, plant bulbs, learn how to plan and prepare a new border and look at plants for autumn colour.

November 14th

Structure from shrubs and trees – keeping the borders looking good all year. Hedges, evergreens and the winter garden.

The sessions often have a practical element, so outdoor wear is recommended as we may be in the garden for some of the time. Our location is rural; up a long and rather bumpy farm track (apologies). For more information and directions contact: Jo - jo@hornbrookmanor.co.uk mob: 07923 969634. Gift vouchers available.