Secrets of Woodside
This is a free activity and there is no need to book. Discover where the mini beasts live in the Homes for Wildlife Garden at Woodside, with help from the RSPB Borders branch members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations to the RSPB welcome
Build a Willow Plant Support
This is a Wee Woodsiders event where children can decorate and build a unique willow plant support to use in their vegetable pot or flower garden. Remember beans and peas love to scramble up frameworks and it makes crop picking so much easier.
Bird Netting and Ringing with the RSPB
Ringing birds is an important part of the RSPB's research into the habits of birds. Here at Woodside we are lucky enough to have a variety of garden and woodland birds to net and ring, under the expert guidance of RSPB Field Office, Mike Fraser. Awonderful opportunity to see our birds close up and to…
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…
Autumn Watercolours Art Class with Amanda Phillips
All materials provided – no experience in drawing or painting necessary. Come and have a very pleasurable day learning the techniques involved in this very exciting medium. We will be painting inside and out (weather dependant). Come and join us. Lunch is included. Booking essential
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
Kailyaird Restaurant
Woodside Plant Centre JedburghWe have created a new vegetarian based restaurant at Woodside which is open fortnightly on a Friday evening. The Kailyaird Restaurant is open from 7pm – 9pm and serves freshly made vegetarian meals with a choice for meat-eaters too. It works like a “proper” restaurant with diners being given a menu to order from. Our…
Harvest Supper Club
Woodside Plant Centre JedburghThe next Harvest Supper Club evening will be on Tuesday 17th October with the focus being on potatoes, including the sweet potato. This is an informal evening, starting at 6pm, and is suitable for all those interested in gardening and/or eating and cooking. As we all sit down together to eat and chat it is…
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.