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Fernwood Garden Centre

Workshops and events

Monthly sessions led by David and Helen Marsh, covering everything from basic skills to specialist topics. Small groups, practical focus, and a cup of tea from the tea room included.

Summer programme now booking — spaces are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Seasonal

Summer Container Planting

Learn to create a long-lasting patio display using summer bedding and tender perennials. We will cover plant combinations, compost choice, feeding, and watering. All materials included — you take home the pot you plant.

Date
Saturday 14 June
Time
10:00am
Duration
2.5 hours
Led by
Helen Marsh
Price per person
£35
Spaces remaining
6 remaining
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Skills

Introduction to Pruning

When to cut, what to cut, and how to avoid the common mistakes that slow down regrowth or spoil shape. Covering roses, shrubs, and fruit trees with hands-on practice in the nursery.

Date
Sunday 22 June
Time
2:00pm
Duration
2 hours
Led by
David Marsh
Price per person
£28
Spaces remaining
8 remaining
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Skills
Fully booked

Propagation from Cuttings

Softwood, semi-ripe, and hardwood cuttings — techniques to suit the season and the plant. You will take home a tray of your own cuttings to nurture over the summer.

Date
Saturday 5 July
Time
10:00am
Duration
3 hours
Led by
Helen Marsh
Price per person
£38
Spaces remaining
Fully booked
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Ecology

Wildlife Gardening

Simple changes that make a real difference for bees, butterflies, hedgehogs, and birds. Covers planting choices, log piles, mini-ponds, and what to leave rather than tidy up.

Date
Sunday 13 July
Time
11:00am
Duration
2 hours
Led by
David Marsh
Price per person
£25
Spaces remaining
10 remaining
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Edibles

Herb Garden Workshop

Grow, harvest, and use culinary herbs through the season. We cover planting, harvesting, drying, and storing. You will create a small herb trough to take home along with a selection of starter plants.

Date
Saturday 26 July
Time
10:30am
Duration
2.5 hours
Led by
Helen Marsh
Price per person
£32
Spaces remaining
5 remaining
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Seasonal

Autumn Colour Planting

Discover the plants and combinations that bring the best colour from September through to November. Hands-on planting session followed by a guided walk through our autumn display beds.

Date
Saturday 6 September
Time
10:00am
Duration
2.5 hours
Led by
Helen Marsh
Price per person
£35
Spaces remaining
8 remaining
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