Garden design and maintenance courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

Gold AWARD

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Gardening for bees and wildlife

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 19th June 2021

£40

There is no doubt that our native pollinators are in decline, and honeybees are struggling with environmental pressures and intensive production. Beekeeping is not just about looking after our colonies, it is also about how we can use our knowledge to help all pollinators, and other wildlife while we are at it. Our gardens are increasingly becoming oases and it is possible to make a material difference, even on a small scale - and keep it beautiful. We will cover the following topics: - bees and plants: how they use...

There is no doubt that our native pollinators are in decline, and honeybees are struggling with environmental pressures and intensive production. Beekeeping is not just about looking after our colonies,...

Create a stunning pebble mosaic feature for your garden from multiple Gold winning Artist David James

Bronze AWARD

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Create a stunning pebble mosaic feature for your garden from multiple Gold winning Artist David James

In-person course

West Yorkshire - Next course on 22nd May 2021

£225

About the pebble mosaic course: Covid secure working practices are in place. Maximum number of 4 people per course at Olicana's workshop in central Ilkley. Learn how to create a stunning pebble mosaic that will provide a talking point for your garden from David James of Olicana Mosaics. You will be taken through all the steps involved in creating a square or circular or shell shaped pebble mosaic measuring 45cm/18inch square or in diameter. This will weigh about 20kg (45 lb). Time will be given to discuss materials, methods, tools...

About the pebble mosaic course: Covid secure working practices are in place. Maximum number of 4 people per course at Olicana's workshop in central Ilkley. Learn how to create a...

Silver AWARD

Designing Edible Gardens & Plots

In-person course

East Sussex - Next course on 8th August 2021

£108

A relaxed day in the countrside discussing the basics of how to design your own growing space. Showing you the tips and techniques to take home your own garden plan. We will cover planting systems; growing efficiently and sustainably; creating a productive space whilst considering the wildlife that shares your plot with you. 1. Assess and map your own space: Come with the basic measurements of your space and we will help you to plot the best places to grow the produce that you want. Teking home your own garden...

A relaxed day in the countrside discussing the basics of how to design your own growing space. Showing you the tips and techniques to take home your own garden plan....

Bronze AWARD

Willow Plant Supports for your Garden FULL

In-person course

Northamptonshire - Next course on 28th June 2021

£80

Using willow, make 2-3 willow plant supports for your garden, choose from banded climber or spiral climber or cloches for peonies or delphiniums.

Gold AWARD

Divine Ganesha- Glass Stained Glass

Handcrafted gift

£45

Divine Ganesha- Handmade with Devotion. Shree Ganesha is one of most loved gods in the spiritual world. A perfect gift for housewarming, good luck, best wishes, a new arrival, yoga, mothers day, health and well being.

Divine Ganesha- Handmade with Devotion. Shree Ganesha is one of most loved gods in the spiritual world. A perfect gift for housewarming, good luck, best wishes, a new arrival, yoga,...

Bronze AWARD

Sieves & riddles course at The Old Kennels

In-person course

Devon - Next course on 23rd June 2021

£165

Make an 8″ potting sieve and a 18″ garden riddle with England’s only traditional sieve and riddle maker, Steve Overthrow, some of the most ancient tools dating back thousands of years, just as useful today as ever before. You will steam bend the riddle rims around a form and learn age old methods, tacking together riddle rims, drilling, weaving and tensioning the individual wires. In addition you will make a small potting sieve learning how to cut and fit a pre-woven mesh. You will take home some robust and useful...

Make an 8″ potting sieve and a 18″ garden riddle with England’s only traditional sieve and riddle maker, Steve Overthrow, some of the most ancient tools dating back thousands of...

Silver AWARD

Resilient, get climate change smart, organic grow your own

Online on-demand course

£95

I’ve been asked a lot over previous months about online teaching materials and I have now devised a package I feel offers the right mix of advice, materials and interactivity. I didn’t want to offer something that was just tutorials and flat as I feel connectivity is more important than ever in our disconnected world. Here’s what I’ve come up with. Hope you like it. Kim Our weather is changing. Learn how to work with the natural world for greater resilience and a wildlife-friendly, productive and truly alive veg patch....

I’ve been asked a lot over previous months about online teaching materials and I have now devised a package I feel offers the right mix of advice, materials and interactivity....