Gardening Made Easy Workshop: Part One - Tuesday 19th May 2026
Gardening Made Easy Workshop: Part One
This can be booked as a stand alone workshop or combined with Part Two.
This is the first of two very practical & informative workshops with Marguerite Hughes to provide you with the absolute essentials every gardener needs to know whether you are a complete beginner or a keen gardener.
This workshop will explain & illustrate the different categories of plants, what they need & their habit & growth characteristics. It will include explanations of terms you will come across such as herbaceous, half hardy, semi-evergreen etc. There will be lots of hints & tips on understanding your garden site & making the most of it including discovering your soil type, how to improve it & why garden aspect & site conditions matter. There will be guidance & recommendations on essential tools & equipment.
Marguerite will also demystify garden terminology, Latin names & any other horticultural descriptions you want an explanation on. Plant hardiness classifications & plant requirements detailed on labels, books, publications etc will be explained & related to your garden.
The last 30 minutes of the session will allow for summary, round up & Q&A.
All you need to bring with you on the day is a notebook & pen. You will be given handouts relevant to the workshop to take home. There will be lots of opportunities during the day to handle materials referred to during the sessions. The workshop is very interactive and, at any point during the day, you can ask questions relating to your own gardens.
The details
This workshop will take place on our Terrace (to the right of The Garden Cafe) in our marquee. It is heated on cooler days, but please wear suitable clothing.
Your ticket price includes tea, coffee, lunch, and a sweet treat.
Seating in the Marquee consists of wooden chairs, so you may wish to bring a cushion for added comfort.
Please advise of dietary requirements when booking.
Enjoy 10% off on the day
When buying online, your tickets will be emailed to you. You don't need to print the ticket as we will have your booking when we check you in. On arrival at the workshop, you will be given a 10% discount voucher valid for the day of your workshop. So don’t forget to make the most of some shopping time before or after your workshop!
Please note the voucher cannot be used against Garden Furniture, in The Garden Cafe, or The Food Hall.
You can call us on 015395 63630 if you’d prefer to book with us on the telephone. We will email your ticket within 7 days of booking.
Tickets are non-refundable. Dogs are not permitted at any workshops.