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Practical Workshop: Maintaining Flowerbeds

“I had an amazing day with Jenny. Came away feeling much more confident about what and when I should be maintaining my garden. I had a really enjoyable day.” (Deborah) May is filled with bright fresh greens, and shrubs and borders are beginning to flourish and fill out. It is the moment to make sure your plants have the right supports in place to prevent damage from summer storms, and to employ tricks-of-the-trade to keep your garden in flower through the July dip and beyond. It’s time to prune early-flowering shrubs and evergreens and keep a sharp eye out for slugs! On this 1-day practical gardening workshop, pro gardener Jenny Samuels will develop your gardening know-how, teaching you how to carry out seasonal jobs, whilst also developing your plant knowledge and gardening skills. You will learn by doing, getting to practice the techniques as they are taught because we believe hands-on is the best way to learn! You will learn: How to keep plants upright and the use of plant supports, including the opportunity to make plant supports from coppiced hazel About the ‘Chelsea Chop’ – how, why, and which plants can benefit How to reduce damage from slugs, caterpillars and aphids How to reduce the risk of fungal diseases How to keep the garden in flower through the July dip and beyond Pruning of early flowering shrubs Workshop Overview: From 9.45am we will have the kettle on for a welcoming cuppa and biscuit, which will give time for everyone to arrive and get their gardening gear...