April 12 10am to 4pm In the Greenhouse Artist Helen Cousins will guide you step by step to create your own botanic watercolour painting. Whether you are a beginner or refreshing your skill, this is a day for you. Food & drink included. £175 per person Tickets available from www.helencousinsbotanics.com/events
A three day in depth workshop for those who want to explore Botanic Art in greater depth.
April 19 2pm to 4pm In the Greenhouse The aroma of delicious hot frothy coffee, mouth-watering Viennese strudel and traditional Austrian cakes are a luscious delight that gastronomic dreams are made of. Add to this the music of the Waltz Kings played at the grand piano by Stephen Hose that together makes a perfect way […]
April 23 10am to 3pm In the Greenhouse and adjacent lawns West Green House is pleased to again welcome White Door Brocante and its dealers in antiques and vintage wares for their decorative French inspired Spring Country Fair. Visitors will find stalls in the Green House, on the adjacent lawns with refreshments close by the […]
THE POTTING SHED CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
April 25-26 In the Greenhouse
Morning Sessions 10.30am to 12.30pm
Afternoon Sessions 2.30pm to 4.30pm
April 26 Morning Sessions 10.30am to 12.30pm Afternoon Sessions 2.30pm to 4.30pm In the Greenhouse Hosted by the artisan candle maker Laura Fisher, step into a world of fragrance and candle making and experience the magic of bringing outdoor inspired scents to your home. Learn how to hand pour your own luxury candle and set […]
April 30 11am to 2pm In the Greenhouse We are fortunate that our gardener Simon Hickmott is a house plant and orchid specialist growing a fascinating collection in his Greenhouse. Simon will show how pot plants and orchids are propagated, kept healthy, with guidance for beginners as well as enthusiasts. A warming convivial lunch prepared […]
May 7 11am to 2pm In the Greenhouse A brilliantly flowering pot is a work of art. The secret for continuously flowering pots is in the soil and the plant selection. So join us to learn the tricks of the trade to keep a planter flowering for at least five months. £69 per person Includes: […]
May 14 11am to 2pm Behind the Greenhouse A cutting garden is made for harvesting blooms throughout the season. Our gardener Simon has made a small cutting garden planted for a succession of flowers to be used in the house. Simon advises on plot preparation, soils, planting or sowing and most importantly on how to […]
June 4 11am to 2pm In the Greenhouse and Garden by October the autumn garden is thinking of fading, but you can continue its fascination by growing those weird and wonderful verities of gourds, pumpkins and squash creating an interesting Halloween garden. With Simon, learn about timing and growing the unusual pumpkin verities, plus the […]