Gardening
Introduction to Oil Painting with Amanda Phillips
All materials provided - no experience in drawing or painting necessary. Come and try out oil painting. This wonderfully rich medium is a pleasure to use even if you have never tried it before. We will be painting inside and out (weather dependant). Come and join us. £50.00 inc lunch. Booking Essential
Beginners Day at Woodside
10am – 4pm. Free. Please book a 40 minute slot. For those of you new to gardening, or just lacking in confidence, our experienced staff will act as your personal shopper, helping you select the right plants for your garden, and offering advice on how to plant and maintain it. A perfect opportunity to…
Photography Workshop
July 2nd Photography Workshop 10am – 2pm. £50 including lunch. Booking Essential Professional photographer Stuart Scott helps you discover your creative side as you capture images around the Woodside garden. Plants, birds and insects all abound in the wildlife garden making it the ideal spot for beginners and more experienced photographers alike.
Autumn Tubs and Containers Demonstration
Be inspired by Emma’s creative ideas on planting containers for autumn and winter interest. Practical advice on pot selection, plant choice and how to plant. Ideal for those new to gardening, or more experienced gardeners needing some fresh ideas. Booking essential
Autumn at the Nursery
Newton Don Garden Newton Don, KelsoCome and have a look around our plant nursery at Newton Don. See how we are preparing our nursery stock for winter, as well as having a sneaky preview of what will be ready next spring. Our nursery is not open to the public, so this is a good chance to see what goes on…
Build a Winter Home for Wildlife
Have fun making roosting pouches and insect homes for over-wintering wildlife using a variety of recycled materials, with help from the Border’s Group of the RSPB. Just turn up between the times above, but be prepared to wait if everyone arrives at once! Suitable for children The £2.50 is a donation to the RSPB
Wreath Making Workshop
Make a traditional wreath to take home using a wire base, moss and materials gathered from the garden. Full tuition given by Emma, so no experience required. Booking essential
If you would like to hold an event at Woodside, or have suggestions for future events please let us know – we are always looking for new ideas.