Join us for a delightful and educational 4-hour workshop at our farm, where you'll learn the art of creating your very own no-dig cut flower garden. Guided by Ness & Syd, you’ll sow a variety of flowers including vibrant annuals, resilient perennials, and stunning dahlias. This hands-on experience will take place outdoors and in our poly tunnel, so come prepared with wet weather clothing if needed. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave not only with the knowledge to start and maintain a cutting garden but also with your own pots of lovingly sown flowers to plant at home. Whether you're a complete beginner or a budding gardener, this workshop will inspire and equip you to grow a beautiful array of flowers for your own enjoyment.

Laying the Foundations

1. Preparing Your Cutting Bed

   • Learn about the importance of healthy soil and incorporating organic matter for optimal plant growth.

   • Learn how to create your own organic fertiliser.

   • Learn about the benefits of ‘no-dig’ gardening and how to do it.

2. Essential Tools for Success

   • An overview of must-have tools to make gardening efficient and enjoyable.

Understanding Flowers: Annuals and Perennials

• What are Annuals?

  • Discover the characteristics of annuals, when to sow them, and their benefits in a cutting garden.

• What are Perennials?

  • Learn how perennials differ from annuals, their longevity, and tips for planting and care.

Practical Skills

• Sowing Techniques: The best methods for sowing seeds of annuals and perennials.

• Pricking Out, Hardening Off, and Planting Out: How to nurture seedlings for a strong start in your garden.

Growing and Enjoying Your Flowers

1. Caring for Your Flowers

   • Best practices for watering, weeding, and supporting your growing plants.

2. When and How to Pick Your Flowers

   • Learn the ideal times and techniques to harvest blooms for longer vase life.

Hands-On Activity

• Sow Your Own Cutting Garden: Sow a selection of seeds to take home, including annuals, perennials, and dahlias, ready to transform your garden into a vibrant haven of color and beauty.

What to Bring

• Suitable wet weather clothing i.e wellies and a cagoule for working outdoors and in the polytunnel.

• A notebook or camera to capture tips and ideas.

• A packed lunch and water / drinks

This workshop is the perfect opportunity to cultivate your green fingers while enjoying the tranquility of farm life. Spaces are limited, so book your spot now and sow along with us!

Booking available in January.