Sowing Seeds
How to sow seeds. When to sow different kinds of seeds. Composts. Dealing with dormancy. Pricking out and caring for seedlings. Take home seeds you have sown.
Dates:
- 30th April 2026 - Sold Out
Courses
If a course is fully booked we often repeat it if there is enough demand. You can add your name to the waiting list by clicking on the link for that course.
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Taking Cuttings
Learn how new plants grow from cuttings. How to take cuttings and when. Composts, timing, aftercare. Have a go with the plants in Derry's garden. Take home your cuttings.
Dates:
- 7th May 2026 - Sold Out
- 11th June 2026
- 27th August 2026
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Spaces Available
Gravel Gardening
How to design, make and maintain a gravel garden. Why plants love it. The best plants to grow there. Why plants love it and why it is very nearly the No Work Garden.
Dates:
- 28th May 2026 - Cancelled
- 30th July 2026
- 10th September 2026
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Spaces Available
Growing Plants for Sale - Two Days
Which plants to grow. Where to grow them. Who to sell them to. Where to sell them. How to market yourself. Composts, pots, labelling, equipment, pricing. Costs, planning and record keeping.
Dates:
- 6th August 2026 - 1 Space
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Collecting Seed
How to tell when seed is ripe. How to collect, clean and store seed. Harvest several kinds from Derry's garden. Clean and package them to take home.
Dates:
- 3rd September 2026
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