Welcome to the New Year at Woodside.

 

We might be in the middle of winter, but here at Woodside we’re getting ready for a new season, with a new delivery of pots, flowering primroses and hyacinths in bud all now in stock. Our first deliveries of seed potatoes and onion sets are due in soon, so Spring really is just around the corner.

Look out this week for Box plants, Hellebores, Sweetheart Primroses and snowdrops – all looking lovely.We also have a great range of soft fruit – raspberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries, blackberries, cranberries, bosenberries, tayberries and loganberries. LOYALTY CARD HOLDERS CAN ENJOY £5 OFF a purchase of soft fruit of £20 or over with a full loyalty card. (One full loyalty card per transacation, card to be surrendered when paying).

Witch-hazel (Hamamelis)

These beautiful winter flowering shrubs are sure to brighten your day. £44.99 each for a mature plan standing around 3ft tall.

 

All our Christmas decorations are now HALF PRICE 

Offer includes artificial and dried wreaths, Christmas cards, and Christmas decorations. This offer will end next week – so hurry to grab a bargain!

 

Woodside

Winter Warmer Lunch  

 £8.99 per person for a delicious meal of Soup and a Hot Pudding (to warm your tummies), with tea or coffee, and take home a delightful mini cyclamen (to warm your heart!)

Available 12th – 31st January 2018

Upcoming Events for 2018:

January 19th Kailyaird Restaurant at Woodside. Our pop-up vegetarian restaurant here in the tearoom at Woodside. Meat-eater option available! Meals served 7pm – 9pm. Bring a bottle (corkage fee applies) Booking preferred.

January 21st Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop. Hands-on workshop covering all aspects of pruning fruit trees. 10am–2.30pm. £20 inc lunch. SORRY – FULLY BOOKED

January 23rd Baking Masterclass – Scones. Learn how to bake the Woodside way. Suitable for all abilities. 4.30pm – 6pm. £15 per person. Please book.

February 2nd Kailyaird Restaurant at Woodside. Our pop-up vegetarian restaurant here in the lovely tearoom at Woodside. Meals served 7pm – 9pm. Bring a bottle (corkage fee applies) Booking preferred.

February 14th Nest Box Building. Come and join local experts and build a nestbox to take home. Suitable for all ages. £5 per nest box. Younger visitors may enjoy making a fat ball £2.50 each. 10am – 12 noon preferred.

February 14th Kailyaird Restaurant at Woodside. Valentine’s Day Special. Vegetarian meals served 7pm – 9pm. Bring a bottle (corkage fee applies) Booking preferred.

February 20th Baking Masterclass – Victoria Sponge Cake. Learn how to bake the Woodside way. Suitable for all abilities. 4.30pm – 6.30pm. £15 per person. Please book.

Please book for all events, dining dates, and workshops on 01835 830315.

Vintage Garden Festival 21st May 2016

78 record players

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.

Harestanes Cafe is Open

afternoon tea at the Birdhouse tearoom, near Jedburgh

We opened our new venture at Harestanes Countryside Visitor Centre on 24th March. Our café there is very much tailored towards families, with the offering including ice-creams and lollies, children’s lunch boxes, toasted tascas and a delicious range of cakes handmade in Cumbria. Do pay us a visit and say hello!