Posts by Emma Emmerson
Sunny Weekend here at Woodside
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We’re all set for a sunny weekend here at Woodside, and it’s been another busy couple of weeks with deliveries of new plants and other lovely goodies to tempt you.
Laura and the plant centre team have been busy unpacking new deliveries of gardening related gifts in the shop. Look out for our NEW range of Woodstock Chimes – these special chimes are all musically tuned to create a harmonious sound when the wind catches them. A really lovely addition to the garden in summer, and a thoughtful gift item too. For a bit of fun have a look at the dog tail hooks – perfect for hanging up dog leads or keys, and sure to bring on a smile.
On the plant side of things we have had lots of fresh deliveries this week. New in from the world-renowned and multiple Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winning nursery, Hilliers, is a delightful selection of Heucheras. If you don’t know these plants, I can’t sing their praises highly enough! They have striking evergreen foliage in a wide range of shades from fresh green and orangey yellow to deep purples. The image above should give you some idea of the colours that they come in. In the summer they produce little bells of flowers above the foliage. Heucheras are a perennial, clump forming plant that grow best in light shade in a soil that is not prone to drought or waterlogging. Some of the darker leaved varieties will tolerate full sun. Varieties we have available this week are Lime Marmalade, Forever Purple, Caramel and Midnight Rose (pictured below). Midnight Rose is one of my favourites with the foliage being splashed with pink flecks. All are priced at £9.99 each, and offer great value for money as they look good for most of the year.
We have also now got the dwarf Buddleia Buzz in stock in Candy Pink and in Indigo. These plants were new on the market a few years ago and proved to be a great success. They still require pruning hard in the spring to keep their size in check, but don’t get nearly as tall as the davidii varieties. Plant in full sun in the ground, or in a large pot, and just watch the butterflies come!
Dahlias are really useful for colour in the garden in mid-summer through to the autumn, and what better variety than the dark leaved Bishop of Llandaff with its rich red flowers. Keep dead-heading this and the flowers will keep coming. We now have these in stock, and they have masses of buds on them – just ready for planting out in the garden. Although these are a perennial variety, in reality they rarely survive the winter in our gardens – you could put them in a big pot and over-winter them in a greenhouse or conservatory if you can be bothered. They are so spectacular and flower for so many weeks, that even if they die off over the winter you’ll have had terrific value for money – they’re much cheaper than a bouquet of flowers and will last many times longer!
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Heuchera Midnight Rose
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Buddleia Buzz
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Dahlia Bishop of Llandaff
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Hello from a busy Woodside
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Hello from a busy Woodside, with lots of new deliveries of plants, furniture, roses, compost and much more arriving daily keeping us all on our toes!
After glorious weather this bank holiday we are now getting restocked and this week we are getting deliveries of: herbs, strawberries, herbaceous plants, bedding plants, roses (which are late in this year due to banking issues with TSB – apologies to all who have been waiting for them), shrubs, 13cm Rockery and Herbaceous plants at 3 for £10, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes.
Naomi and the tearoom team have also had a busy time, and the oven has been full of delicious cakes ready to serve and enjoy. Look out for our new Pimms Cake for ultimate indulgence!
I’ve also got some dates for your diary:
Friday 11th May – Evening Dining in the Kailyaird Restaurant. – see menu below. Please book a table on 01835 830315.
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Saturday 12th May – Basket Making Workshop with Roger Ingledew. We still have some spaces left for this popular workshop, which requires no previous experience. Roger will provide all the materials and tuition you need to create a basket to take home and show off! £60 per person including lunch. 10am – 3pm. A great way to spend a day. Please book by phoning 01835 830315
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Tuesday 22nd May – Volunteer day in the Woodside Garden for Wildlife and Wellbeing. Come along to an informal session in our newly re-launched charity garden, find out how you can help as a volunteer, and enjoy some light gardening work under the direction of our gardener Joanne. FREE. Please call us on 01835 830315 to let us know some idea of numbers. 10am start – flexible finish time!
Saturday 16th June – Willow weaving workshop with Roger Ingledew. Make a willlow wig-wam for all your climbing plants. Again, you don’t need to have any experience and all materials, tuition, and lunch are all provided for £60 per person. 10am – 3pm. Book by phoning 01835 830315
Saturday 14th July – Equestrian Theatre at Woodside “The Age of Nottingham”. Unique entertainment featuring beautiful Fresian and Andalusian horses, suitable for adults and children. Ticket price includes a two-course buffet supper. Gates open at 6.30pm. Adults £18, under 16’s £12. Family ticket £50. Tickets available soon.
Kailyaird Restaurant Menu – 11th May
Starters: Warm pear, walnut and parmesan salad, Roasted garlic and chickpea pate with garlicky oatcakes, or Pea and pesto soup with rye bread
Main courses: Slow cooked Moroccan lamb stew with spiced cous-cous, Mushroom risotto, Spiced halloumi on a bed of warm puy lentils, with a spinach and beetroot salad, or Thai style root vegetable casserole.
Puddings: Chocolate mousse, Rhubarb and ginger brulee, Pimms jelly or cheese and biscuits.
Please phone to book a table. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when booking. If you can’t make it this week to our evening restaurant our next date is May 25th.
See you soon,
Emma
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Welcome to the New Year at Woodside.
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Vintage Garden Festival 21st May 2016
We have a packed programme of events this weekend with music, food, stalls, advice and of course lots and lots of plants! The programme for Saturday is:
11am – Vintage Gramophones and records – a presentation by Albert Pattison
12 noon – A traditional hanging basket demonstration and advice session with Karen Lowrie
1pm – Hog roast served in the marquee
2pm – Performance by Lauderdale Community Choir
3pm – Cooks Question Time with Sukie Barber
4pm – Vintage gramophones and records
We are raising funds for our local branch of the RDA, who will be having a home-baking stall – please support this worthy cause. Parking available at Woodside, Harestanes, and at Borders Forest Trust.
Admission to Festival £1.50 adults, children free. Weekend pass for 2 £5. Admission to plant centre and tearoom FREE
Equestrian Theatre – 16th July 2016
If you fancy a really unique evening’s entertainment the why not book for our Equestrian Theatre production of “The Age of Pan”?
The performance takes place in the Woodside garden, and is written, produced and performed by local team Equestrian Theatre Scotland (les Amis D’Onno). This years performance features beautiful Fresian and Andalucian horses and performing dogs, and is a series of pieces set to music, inspired by “Neverland”
This unique event takes place on 16th July at 7pm in the Woodside Garden. Tickets include a two-course buffet supper. Please phone 01835 830315 for ticket details and to book.
The audience should dress for the weather – midge repellant, suncream and umbrellas all recommended, and please bring something to sit on – a picnic blanket or folding chairs. Gates open at 6.15pm.