Workshops

We host fun seasonal workshops at the nurseries or at local community group’s premises.

In the Spring we lead participants in making hanging baskets and planted containers while at Christmas we offer table decoration and wreath-making workshops. We also hold occasional events and workshops.

Colouring competition – upto 30th August

Entries should be connected to plants, gardens or nature.

Entrants are welcome to come down to the garden centre for inspiration and we have some art materials if children want to create their entry here.

Paints, colouring pens or pencils can be used.

Drop off your artwork up to A4 size at the garden centre and ensure it has the child’s name, age and a parent or carer’s contact details on the back of it.  The competition is open to children of all ages and closes on Sunday August 30th 2026. Winners will be notified by September 11th 2026.

There will be a small prize for the best entry per age and a special family prize for the overall winner of a French Brothers boat trip for a family of 4.

Entries will be on display in the shop.

2026 workshops

Bug Hotel – the little one

Bug Hotel – the big one

Wildlife detecting

The art of planting 

2025 workshops

Make a Mother’s Day Planter

Grow your own fruit & veg

Planters and hanging baskets

Make a Christmas Wreath or Festive Table Decoration  – during November & December