Workshops

Saturday November 9th, 9.30am - 4pm - Event closed

Saturday December 7th, 9.30am - 4pm  Event closed

January 2025 - Event closed

February 2025 - Event closed

Spring dates to be planned in due course!

The different types of propagation and the plants suited to the task

Selecting the appropriate soil medium

After care of your propagated plants

Plant breeder's rights (PBR) and staying within the law

9.30am - 10.30am  Arrival, introduction, morning tea from  Cafe Patisserie

10.30am  Explanation and demonstration of the different types of propagation

11.30am Tour of Meadowbank, our private 5 acres 'cottage style' garden, a close look and dicussion of the plant species you would like to propagate

12.30pm Lunch from Cafe Patisserie

1.30pm  Independent wander around the garden, selecting your propagating material with help and advice, on what is suited to your individual
garden conditions

2.30pm until 4pm Prepare and pot up your selected cuttings

4pm Home with your new plant babies

Bring your finest sunhat!
It would be a good idea to have a box or have a sheet in your car to protect your cuttings when you take them home.

You will be provided with a pair of cutting snips, a propagation kit and gardening gloves which are yours to keep.
You will also take home your personally selected propagated plants, fully prepared and potted, with information on how to provide care for them at home so as to ensure optimum success.

The cost is $350

Included is morning tea/coffee and delicious cake/slice
Vegetarian lunch
Afternoon cup of tea
Cold water and soft drinks freely provided
Alcohol-free wine for an afternoon sip whilst you work
All propagating materials and tools are supplied, with your own propagation kit to keep

The workshops are held at our private gardens 'Meadowbank', and are strictly limited to a maximum of 10 people

Please click here to book 7th November

Please click here to book 9th December

Cancellations can be made up to 7 days in advance

Strictly no smoking or vaping on site.

There are a number of beehives located in the orchard, so lots of bees in the garden.
They are largely sedate and do not cause a problem, however as with all animals they can be unpredictable so please reach out to me if you are allergic.

Please be aware that there are free range chickens, turkeys and guinea fowl on site.
They are our pets and likely will approach periodically as are very friendly and inquisitive.

The workshops will run in the case of inclement weather - umbrellas will be provided!

Cancellations can be made up to 7 days in advance.