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Saturday 8 July 2017 2-4.30pm
Why not come along for a trial session and find out what it's really like?
We will be doing a variety of jobs, some of which will be weather-dependent.
Bring your own gardening gloves and we will provide all the tools and equipment - and refreshments too!
To book your place, e-mail enquiries@holehirdgardens.org.uk or telephone 015394 46008.
Thursday 22 June 2017 10.00 - 16.00
Be inspired by local artist and LHS member Frances Winder to create a picture of the garden. Receive professional advice on sketching and painting, with lots of time to practice what you have learned around the Gardens. Indoor space is available in case of rain. Participants need to bring their own equipment and preferred materials. Enjoy the time and space to be creative.
Book by 30 May 2017. This course is for LHS members. Information about the course and membership of the LHS is available from courses@holehirdgardens.org.uk.
Saturday, 18 November 2017
2:00 pm
Marchesi Centre, Windermere, LA23 2AF
David and Diane Kinsman believe in gardening with nature, not against it, and have been developing their moss and fern garden for years. After it was mentioned on Gardeners' Question Time early in 2015 it attracted a lot of media attention, culminating in a feature on the BBC Gardeners' World programme.
David will share their gardening philosophy, tell how the garden developed, and amuse us with their experience of having a film crew take over their garden. And there will be a chance to see parts of the programme again.
Saturday, 28 October 2017
2:00 pm
Marchesi Centre, Windermere, LA23 2AF
The Hope Simpson Lecture for 2017 will be delivered by Shelagh Todd, Head of Horticulture at Newton Rigg College, and a Vice President of the LHS. We describe Holehird as a 'Lakeland garden for all seasons'. In this lecture Shelagh will show how this concept may be adapted to smaller scale gardens - so that we can all enjoy a garden for all seasons!
Thursday 17 August 2017 10.00 - 13.00
Discover the individual aromatic delights of mints and other herbs and find out more about their uses in the kitchen. Learn how to cultivate and propagate herbs, then take home a new plant or cutting to nurture.
Weather permitting, most of the workshop will take place around the herb beds in the Walled Garden. The workshop is suitable for all ages, and for those with limited mobility.
Book by 27 July 2017. This course is for LHS members. Information about the course and membership of the LHS is available from courses@holehirdgardens.org.uk.