Woodside Garden

Secrets of Woodside
2016-07-17 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
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

Age of Pan
2016-07-16 19:00 - 21:30
Local troupe Equestrian Theatre Scotland (Les Amis D’onno) return for their annual exclusive performance here at Woodside followed by a summer buffet. Tickets include a two-course buffet supper. Please phone 01835 830315 for further details.
Price £18 adults, £12 under 16s (under 5s free). Family ticket (adult and up to three children) £50
Adult ticket

Under 16 ticket

Family ticket

Evening Dining
2016-07-08 19:00 - 21:00
Our award-winning guest chef Sukie Barber has agreed to cook for us again in 2016. Sukie uses the very best local and seasonal ingredients to cook a delicious three-course set menu on selected dates throughout the year. Her meals have been variously described as “superb”, “delicious” and (my favourite) “like home-cooking with knobs on!”

Photography Workshop
2016-07-02 10:00 - 14:00
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.

Evening Chorus Walk
2016-06-22 19:00 - 21:00
June 15th Evening Chorus Walk
7pm. £15 adults, £8 children, including light supper. Please book. Suitable for children
Enjoy a chance to listen to the evening birdsong in and around the Woodside Garden, with guidance from Mike Fraser of the RSPB. The walk takes you into the woods so wear appropriate footwear, and finishes in the Birdhouse tearoom for supper. Please bring binoculars if you have them.

National Moth Night
2016-06-10 08:00 - 17:00
We are currently discussing with local Moth experts the format for this year’s event.

Beginners Day at Woodside
2016-06-01
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 ask those gardening questions you feel are too basic to ask!

Photography Workshop
2016-05-07 10:00 - 14:00
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

Dawn Chorus Walk
2016-05-05 05:00 - 07:30
May 5th Dawn Chorus Walk
5am – 7.30am £8 adults, £5 children inc breakfast. Please book. Suitable for Children
Drag yourself out of bed and be thrilled by the sights and sounds of the early morning in the woods around Woodside. Our walk is lead by RSPB Field Officer Mike Fraser who will help you identify the early morning birdsong. The walk takes you into the woods so wear appropriate footwear, and finishes in the Birdhouse tearoom for breakfast. Please bring binoculars if you have them.

Introduction to Oil Painting with Amanda Phillips
2016-04-23 10:00 - 15:00
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

Pruning Shrubs Workshop
2016-04-06 10:00 - 14:00
April 6th Pruning Shrubs Workshop
10am – 2pm. £18.50 inc lunch. Booking essential
Laura and Emma run this hands-on workshop showing you how to correctly prune, maintain and renovate shrubs, as well as offering advice on selecting the right sized shrub for the right place. Dress for the weather and bring secateurs if you have them.

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
2016-01-13 10:00 - 14:30
January 13th 2016
10am – 2.30pm. £18.50 inc lunch. Booking essential
Pruning fruit trees can be daunting and confusing. Gain confidence in this hands-on workshop as Stephen explains and demonstrates how to prune a variety of fruit trees and bushes. Dress for the weather and bring your own secateurs if you have them.
