Events

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The Winter Garden … with John Foley
Oct
13

The Winter Garden … with John Foley

Monday 13th October, 6.30pm - 8.00pm

£15

Join John Foley for this talk on how to prepare for the next seasons ahead. There are many tasks that you can do to protect your plants and give them the best chance of survival through Winter, from lifting, dividing, cutting back, wrapping, and even planting...ensuring your plants and garden will thrive when the sunshine returns in Spring...

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The Winter Garden … with John Foley.
Oct
16

The Winter Garden … with John Foley.

Thursday 16th October, 9.30am-11.30am

£15

Join John Foley for this talk on how to prepare for the next seasons ahead. There are many tasks that you can do to protect your plants and give them the best chance of survival through Winter, from lifting, dividing, cutting back, wrapping, and even planting...ensuring your plants and garden will thrive when the sunshine returns in Spring...

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The Autumn Garden…with John Foley
Sept
5

The Autumn Garden…with John Foley

Friday 5th September, 9.30am-11.30am or 6.30pm-8.00pm

£15

Join John Foley for this talk on how and what to do in the Autumn Garden. From planting, propagating and pruning to spring bulbs and containers. Autumn is one of the busiest times in the garden, so it’s helpful to be prepared for a successful winter and spring.

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Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…Our Growing Process
Aug
23

Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…Our Growing Process

Saturday 23rd August, Various Time Slots

£5(deducted from any plant sales)

We invite you to join us at The Nursery as we take you on a new tour, beyond the staff-only signs, giving an all-access look at how we grow our plants. This time with exclusive access to our Growing Field, where you can wander around and choose / purchase plants that we are currently growing…something that we’ve never done before!

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Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…Our Growing Process
Aug
22

Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…Our Growing Process

Friday 22nd August, Various Time Slots

£5 (deducted from any plant sales)

We invite you to join us at The Nursery as we take you on a new tour, beyond the staff-only signs, giving an all-access look at how we grow our plants. This time with exclusive access to our Growing Field, where you can wander around and choose / purchase plants that we are currently growing…something that we’ve never done before!

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Tips & tricks for the Summer & Autumn Garden
Jun
24

Tips & tricks for the Summer & Autumn Garden

Tuesday 24th June 2025, 9.00am–11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm

£15

This new talk from our owner John Foley, is the perfect way to kick off a successful season in your garden.

Learn tips, tricks, and techniques in order to get the most out of your plants, your garden, and the time, money, and effort that you spend on it every year.

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Secrets to Success with Pots & Containers
May
29

Secrets to Success with Pots & Containers

Thursday 29th May 2025, 9.00am-11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm

£15

In this interesting talk, John Foley will detail how to bring life into any outdoor space.

From small window boxes to hanging baskets, DIY wooden box planters to galvanised pots and tubs, right through to impressive feature urns, and large terracotta pots that flank a grand entrance…

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A Masterclass in Planting Schemes & Flower Bed Design
Apr
25

A Masterclass in Planting Schemes & Flower Bed Design

Friday 25th April 2025, 9.00am-11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm

SOLD OUT

Join John Foley for this interesting talk where he'll go into detail about planting schemes, flower bed design and styles, and planning and planting. The aim is to learn how to give your gardens interest, style, and colour combinations throughout the seasons.

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Propagation Masterclass
Mar
24

Propagation Masterclass

Monday 24th March 2025, 9:00am–11.00am or 18.00pm-20.00pm

£15

Join John Foley, expert horticulturalist and Master Grower 2023, to discover the wonder of plants by understanding how to harness the ability to reproduce them, through cuttings, division, and other forms of propagation.

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Flaming Fire Pits
Nov
3

Flaming Fire Pits

Sunday 3rd November 2024, 17.00pm - 21.00pm

£4 Adults / £2 Children (includes marshmallow skewer)

Join The Reading Room Kitchen for this fun family night of getting cosy around crackling fire pits with warm drinks, toasted marshmallows, and seasonal food specials

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A Masterclass in Planting Schemes & Autumn Planting
Sept
24

A Masterclass in Planting Schemes & Autumn Planting

Tuesday 24th September 2024, 9.30am-11.30am

£45

Join John Foley for this interesting talk where he'll go into detail about planting schemes, flower bed design and styles, and planning and planting in Autumn. The aim is to learn how to give your gardens interest, style, and colour combinations throughout the seasons.

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Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…
Sept
5

Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…

Thursday 5th September 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm

FREE

Another sell-out on our last event, so we have added an additional date…

We invite you to come to The Nursery and join the wonderful Paul, as he takes you behind the scenes and beyond the staff-only signs on an all-access look around the site. Hear our rich history dating back to 1927 and discover how we grow our plants, what goes into the process, and what it takes to grow one of the largest selections of award-winning, hardy perennials in the north.

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Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…
Aug
7

Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…

Wednesday 7th August 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm

FREE

Another sell-out on our last event, so we have added an additional date…

We invite you to come to The Nursery and join the wonderful Paul, as he takes you behind the scenes and beyond the staff-only signs on an all-access look around the site. Hear our rich history dating back to 1927 and discover how we grow our plants, what goes into the process, and what it takes to grow one of the largest selections of award-winning, hardy perennials in the north.

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Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…
Jul
24

Behind-the-scenes of Holden Clough…

Wednesday 24th July 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm

FREE

We invite you to come to The Nursery and join the wonderful Paul, as he takes you behind the scenes and beyond the staff-only signs on an all-access look around the site. Hear our rich history dating back to 1927 and discover how we grow our plants, what goes into the process, and what it takes to grow one of the largest selections of award-winning, hardy perennials in the north.

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Behind the scenes of Holden Clough…
Jul
3

Behind the scenes of Holden Clough…

Wednesday 3rd July 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm

FREE

We invite you to come to The Nursery and join the wonderful Paul, as he takes you behind the scenes and beyond the staff only signs on an all access look around the site. Hear our rich history dating back to 1927 and discover how we grow our plants, what goes into the process, and what is takes to grow one of the largest selections of award winning, hardy perennials in the north.

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