The Coastal Gardener
Free talk/demo at the nursery every Thursday from 14.00 - 14.45
Thursday 24th August: Harvest time! Collecting seeds and seedlings.
Love the coast, plants or art? Then we think you'd enjoy one of our courses!
Our courses are fun and informative. This year we have free talks/demos every Thursday, fundraising events and workshops. All our courses run from 10.30 am - 3.30 pm and group sizes are limited to ensure that you receive all the attention you need. Bookings can be made on line by clicking book now in the course details below or call 07977 550050 or email thecoastalgardener@icloud.com
Willow Plant Supports - Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May 10.30 – 15.30
I am so excited about this workshop! Willow expert Kate Richards is coming over from the Mainland to run 2 one day workshops on the art of making willow plant supports. Following Kate's expert tuition you will make a beautiful woven willow stucture, ideal for sweet peas, beans or annual climbers. Kate's workshops are fun, relaxing and very enjoyable. Kate says "Many a plant support has been squeezed into the front seat of a small car, sometimes popping out of a sun roof to travel home!" You have been warned!
This course will be run at our Nursery at Fakenham Farm, Eddington Road, St Helens, PO331XS.
All materials and equipment provided but please bring secatueurs if you have them.
£45.00 To reserve your place please book now or call/text 07977 550050 or emailthecoastalgardener@icloud.com
“Thank you so much, the workshop was so much fun.
I loved every minute and came away with a real sense of achievement”
Coastal Gardening - design and inspiration Saturday 24th June 2016 10.30- 15.30
Do you have a garden near the sea? If so you’ll know that the wind and salt spray can be challenging to say the least! Spend the day with me at my coastal plant nursery and find out about which plants thrive in coastal conditions. Learn how to create the best possible environment for your plants to flourish. We’ll look at which edible and decorative plants thrive and as well as looking at wind breaks, planting techniques, feeding, irrigation and weed suppression. I’ll share with you my ideas on designing and planting coastal gardens and offer advice about your own garden (please do bring along plans and or photographs of your garden). We will also visit my own coastal garden and take a short walk along the coast to see what's thriving on the cliff edge and beach. (Please let me know if you will need a lift from St Helens to Bembridge)
This course will be run at our Nursery at Fakenham Farm, Eddington Road, St Helens, PO331XS.
All materials and equipment included but please bring your own gloves if you like to wear them and a notebook.
£45.00 To reserve your place book now or call 07077 550050 or email thecoastalgardener@icloud.com
Forget-Me-Not Fundraising event for Dementia UK Sunday 2nd July 10.30 - 15.30
A special day at the nursery to raise awareness of and funds for Dementia UK. All monies raised will be used to support the Island's own team of Admiral Nurses. The theme of the day will be plants associated with memory. They'll be teas and tisanes made from herbs like rosemary & sage which are reputed to aid memory as well as displays of other plants
used to enhance memory. More details to follow soon.......
Make a Bug Hotel Sunday 16th July 2017 10.30 - 15.30
A fun day devoted to making luxury accommodation for beneficial insects! Make and take home a bug box, house or hotel. This activity is ideal for children and the young at heart. Adaptable for all abilities but children must be accompanied by an adult. No need to book, just turn up and make. A suggested donation of £5 per family/participant will be passed on to Sail4Cancer.
Artists in the Garden Saturday 23rd September 2017 10.30 - 15.30
What a day this will be! If you love plants, gardens and art then this is a must! Throughout the day various artists will be making and painting, taking their inspiration from the nursery. Artist Mary Flynn, who made the amazing artwork on the side of our shed, will be on hand to help you make your own artwork. Gerry Price will explain how she made the shell bunting, stone wreaths and other sculptures at the nursery. Other artists to be announced soon! Donations collected on the day will be given to Dimbola towards the cost of replanting their gardens.
Make It Christmas! Saturday 25th November 2017 10.30 - 15.30
This course has become a bit of a Coastal Gardener tradition. The idea is that instead of buying Christmas presents or decorations you make them yourself! You'll have the chance to make various types of wreath, gifts made from sailing charts and driftwood, Christmas trees and more besides. A hugely enjoyable day; the perfect start to the festive season! All equipment and materials provided but please do bring anything you might like to incorporate such as seedheads, shells or driftwood.
£45.00 To reserve your place book now or text/call 07977 550050 or email thecoastalgardener@icloud.com
Make it Christmas! Saturday 25th November 2016 10.30 am - 15.30 pm
This course has become a bit of a Coastal Gardener tradition! The idea is that instead of buying Christmas decorations and gifts, you come and make them yourself! You'll have the chance to make various types of wreaths, gifts made from sailing charts, drift wood Christmas trees and, as they say, much, much more! If you’d like to take a stance against the commercialism of Christmas or just want a day to explore your creativity then this is for you!
£45.00 To reserve your place please book now
This course will take place at our home in Bembridge. Feel free to park on our gravelled driveway.
Blue Haze (number 24) is on the right, on the unmade part of Beachfield Rd, PO35 5TN.
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