Dotty Ducks
One plan that has been ‘put on hold’ for the moment is the new White Garden as a pair of Mallard ducks have set up home in this area and have about 8 eggs in the nest – we can’t disturb them by law, but we wouldn’t anyway as we value all of our wildlife visitors, even...
Papercraft – cards, boxes, scrapbooking
Diane is a very experienced and talented crafter and demonstrator from Wirral who runs a variety of classes here at Fieldcrest – including crafting some lovely garden flower cards! Classes are friendly and fun with everything provided, so come along and enjoy.
Anyone for Tea? Growing Herbs for Herbal Teas
Available: Summer Duration: Morning or afternoon Price: £15 including tea/coffee and course notes Flowers and herbs make refreshing and healthy teas (tisanes). Herbal teas have been drunk for pleasure and health for hundreds of years and on this course Chris will show...
Growing and Using Herbs Workshop
Available: Spring & Summer Duration: Morning (10:30am - 1pm) or afternoon (1pm – 3pm) Price: £20 including tea/coffee and course notes Until fairly recently, herbs have been quite neglected in our gardens, but recently there has been a revival in growing and using...
Make your own Preserves
Available: Dates throughout the year Duration: Morning or afternoon sessions (two hours duration) Price: £20 including tea/coffee and course notes Artisan pickle and chutney maker, Ann Busby from ‘Simply Relish’ will show you how to make a variety of preserves...
Grow your own flowers for the home (Chris Davies and Pip Probert)
What can be nicer than growing your own flowers for the house? Chris will show you the best and easiest flowers to grow , and Pip will demonstrate how to pick, condition and make a flower posy to take home. This course is suitable for all skill levels and is divided...
Propagation Workshop
We love propagating here at Fieldcrest and we offer two types of workshops, one for seed sowing and one for vegetative cuttings. No prior knowledge is needed. Garden owner Chris will teach this course. Why not come along to see what to do with hands on propagating and...
Garden Photography for beginners and experienced photographers
Professional garden photographer Joe Wainwright offers courses for all levels of photographer at Fieldcrest Garden School. Delegates will also be able to try out their new-found skills during a practical session in the garden. Available: Spring – Autumn...
Gardening for Birds, Bees and Butterflies
Gardening for Wildlife plays an important role at Fieldcrest Garden. In this course Chris will talk about how we plan and plant our borders, we will look at the different areas of the garden and we will share lots of hints and tips about gardening for the birds, bees...
The Instant Gardener
Please note that applications for this are now closed - we'll let you know if we hear about another series being made. Do you fancy being on TV? The Instant Gardener are looking for contributors with a garden or outside area that is need of some TLC. The show will be...