Draft:Mansion House, Hurstpierpoint

Upcoming events at Draft:Mansion House, Hurstpierpoint

Draft:Mansion House, Hurstpierpoint is a museum in West Town. Near Here currently lists 4 upcoming events, including Practical Workshop: Pruning Roses, Practical Workshop: Introduction to Pruning and Practical Workshop: Rejuvenating Garden Borders and Planting Beds.

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Practical Workshop: Pruning Roses

Pruning roses is a subject that many gardeners feel very unsure about – there are several different types of rose groups and each group has its own pruning regime so it’s easy to tie yourself in knots with it all. On this 1-day rose pruning workshop you will be shown by professional gardener Jenny Samuels, the principles of rose pruning; why we prune, how much we take off, and what to do when we are unsure of what sort of roses we have. We will break down what seems like a complicated subject into something easy to understand and you will end the day feeling confident in your new skills. Workshop Overview: The workshop will begin by looking at the reasons why gardeners worry about pruning roses and why books and on-line guides can feel confusing and nuanced. We will then explore the principles of rose pruning; why we prune, how the plant responds to pruning and why winter is a good time to prune most roses. You will prune a variety of roses including shrub roses and climbing roses. Finally, we will discuss on-going rose care so you get the best out of your roses for the coming summer. In the middle of the day we will break for lunch, please bring a packed lunch with you.

Fri 12 Feb10:00Draft:Mansion House, Hurstpierpoint

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Practical Workshop: Introduction to Pruning

“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 Pruning is a subject that many gardeners worry about getting right; there are so many different types of shrubs, so many ways to prune, and online advice can be confusing and contradictory. Our one-day Introduction to Pruning workshop, led by professional gardener Jenny Samuels, will take you through the basic principles of pruning and how to apply them to any deciduous shrub. By the end of the day, you will have greatly increased your skills, knowledge and confidence in pruning. Workshop Overview: This is a practical day, where you will be able to practice pruning a variety of shrubs yourself. We will start the day looking at the reasons that gardeners worry about pruning and why books and on-line guides can feel confusing and nuanced. Jenny will then explore the principles of pruning; why we prune, how the plant responds to pruning, and why winter is a good time to prune many deciduous shrubs.

Fri 26 Feb10:30Draft:Mansion House, Hurstpierpoint

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Practical Workshop: Rejuvenating Garden Borders and Planting Beds

On this one-day practical workshop, professional gardener Jenny Samuels will show you how to breathe new life into an overgrown, gappy, or struggling border or flower bed. You’ll learn which plants to keep, which can be rejuvenated, and get inspiring ideas for new additions to bring colour and structure back to your garden. Workshop Overview After a warm welcome with a hot drink, we’ll begin by exploring why borders start to fail and the common mistakes that cause problems later on. Together, we’ll look at two real examples of borders that need some care and discuss the best ways to approach them. You’ll get hands-on experience: Renovating tired shrubs Dividing large clumps of perennials Deciding which plants to remove Choosing new plants to re-energise your border for summer colour We’ll break for lunch around midday (please bring a packed lunch). Subjects Covered Why borders lose their impact Common planting mistakes to avoid Choosing which plants stay and which should go How to rejuvenate an overgrown shrub Dividing oversized clumps of perennials Adding new plants for structure and seasonal interest Who is this workshop for? No previous experience is needed — just enthusiasm and a love of gardens.

Fri 19 Mar10:00Draft:Mansion House, Hurstpierpoint

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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...

Wed 19 May10:45Draft:Mansion House, Hurstpierpoint

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