Events

Workshops & Events 2024  

 

AGS Kendal Show: Sat 16th March

Enjoy the spectacle of a diverse range of alpine plants, all shown to a very high standard as well as being able to buy plants from specialist nurseries, including us! 
11am to 3.30pm at Kirkbie Kendal School, Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EQ.  AGS members free.  For more details and directions visit the Alpine Garden Society website.

 

Scilla (Chionodoxa) National Collection Open Weekend:  Sat 23rd & Sun 24th March 2024
An opportunity to view the National Collection of these delightful spring flowering bulbs, in addition to exploring the garden as it comes back to life after the winter.  

Admission £5 in support of Scotland's Gardens Scheme charities. 

The Old Byre Tearoom will be open, with all proceeds going to The Lavender Touch local charity.

 

Daffodil Weekend:  Sat 20th & Sun 21st April 2024
With over 50 varieties of daffodils planted in the garden and wildflower meadows there is plenty of colour at this time of year.  

Admission £5 in support of Scotland's Gardens Scheme charities.

 

Meconopsis Weekend:  Sat 18th & Sun 19th May 2024
The garden is home to an ever increasing number of Himalayan Poppies, including an extensive collection of George Sherriff Group cultivars. 

Admission £5 in support of Scotland's Gardens Scheme charities.

 

Meconopsis Weekend:  Sat 15th & Sun 16th June 2024
Meconopsis and Primula will be the stars of the garden at this time of year.  

Admission £5 in support of Scotlands Gardens Scheme charities.

 

Christmas Wreath Workshops: Dates tbc

Join Helen in the Potting Shed for a morning or afternoon of festive creativity, with seasonal refreshments.

Snowdrop and Hellebore Weekend 2025: Dates tbc

 

Gardening talks for your group:  

Helen loves sharing her expertise and passion for plants - please get in touch if you'd like her to give a gardening talk to your Group or Organisation. 

Helen can come to you, or your group can visit the nursery for a tour, talk and refreshments in The Old Byre Tearoom.