Stewart Lane Stillingfleet YORK YO19 6HP Tel: 01904 728506 info@stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens York Contact info@stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk or ring 01904 728506 Exciting Workshops for 2012 Throughout 2012 we have arranged some wonderful workshops for you at Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens.  All of the workshops include tea/coffee and biscuits and the opportunity to look at books and leaflets of interest. Attendance at the workshops also includes free Garden Entry. To reserve your place/s please complete and return the booking form which you can download here.  If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to call us on 01904 728506. Just click on a Workshop to see more details! Wednesday, 11th January - Growing Vegetables (Part 1) with Tony Chalcraft An introductory session for those wanting to learn more about the basics of vegetable growing. The workshop covers: 20 or so main crops and how easy or difficult they are to grow. Vegetable families and the basics of rotation What to consider when planning on improving a vegetable garden Looking after the soil Sowing and planting techniques Principles’ of pest and disease control Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon.  Cost: £20.00 including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Wednesday, 25th January - Growing Vegetables (Part 2) with Tony Chalcraft An intermediate level workshop for those wanting to get more out of their vegetable garden throughout the year and successional cropping: The workshop covers: Planning all year round growing Vegetable sowing and planting calendar Crops for successional growing Crops for over-wintering Growing under cover (cloches, polytunnels, greenhouses) Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon.  Cost: £20.00 including coffee and biscuits back to workshop index Tuesday, 7th February  - Pruning an Apple tree  with Vanessa Cook This hands-on workshop with the Garden Owner, Vanessa Cook will show you how to prune apple trees to maximise cropping potential for the year ahead. Please bring your secateurs. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £20.00 including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Wednesday, 11th April  - Small Trees  with Vanessa Cook Learn about the many small trees available and their different shapes and sizes followed by a garden tour to see many of the trees discussed whilst they are in flower, especially Malus, Prunus and Sorbus. Handouts and catalogues will be used for reference. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £20.00 including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Saturday, 14th April - Poultry Keepers Workshop with White Barn Poultry This hands-on course is designed for both new and experienced poultry keepers and covers all aspects of poultry care including: Positioning your poultry house correctly Poultry house maintenance Daily and weekly cleaning Feeding and drinking Health care, hands on Egg laying Seasonal care Final questions Runs from 9.30 to 12 noon.  Cost: £25.00 including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Monday, 16th and 23rd April (Morning session of 23rd SOLD OUT) - Willow Weaving with Rachel Carter We are thrilled to have Chelsea exhibitor Rachel Carter here for 2 x half day’s willow weaving workshops. She will show you how to make a willow obelisk and it is just the time of the year to learn as they are ideal for training annual climbers such as sweet peas, runner beans or any other climber. The class is designed for beginners and you should be able to make two obelisks to take home in the time available.  Morning Workshop 9.30am to 12.30pm, afternoon Workshop 1.30pm - 4.00pm. Cost: £35.00 including all materials, coffee and biscuits.  back to workshop index Wednesday, 18th April - Get Gardening Week RHS as part of this week we are offering free entry to all visitors between 1pm and 5pm.  back to workshop index Wednesday, 25th April  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook This is an opportunity to tour the garden and vegetable plot with its creator Vanessa Cook and learn about its development and maintenance with particular reference to the plants that are at their best in each particular month. It is a great opportunity to have some expert advice and the tours are tailored to the needs and interest of each group. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £12.00 (RHS members £9.60) including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Wednesday, 2nd May  - Making Corn Dollies with Margaret Wildig The making of corn dollies is an ancient craft that can be incorporated into flower arrangements, used at harvest or as a pretty decoration in its’ own right. You will make a dolly called “A Neck” during the workshop. All materials are provided but please bring a pair of scissors if possible. Seed will also be available if you would like to grow your own materials for next year. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £25.00 back to workshop index Wednesday, 9th May  - Shade Plants with Vanessa Cook Learn about different types of shade, how to improve the conditions and to view it as an asset, not a problem. See the numerous plants which thrive in shade, followed by a walk around the garden to see many of them growing. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £20.00 including handouts, coffee and biscuits. Monday, 14th May  - Watercolour Painting with Helen Wright Helen Wright, an inspirational teacher will help you to produce a wonderful painting in the glorious surroundings of Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens at this beautiful time of year. If you have any equipment please bring it along though we can provide basic equipment for beginners. Runs from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Cost: £35.00 including coffee and biscuits. Please bring a packed lunch. back to workshop index Saturday, 19th May  - A Guided Walk through Chelsea Flower Show with Lizzie Tulip Pre-2012 Chelsea Flower Show, renowned York based garden designer (and Chelsea Flower Show Medal Winner), Lizzie Tulip provides a guided walk through Chelsea past and present. Lizzie will give you so many practical ideas to take home and implement to give your Yorkshire garden the look and feel of an award winner. Will explain about designers planting combinations and the many different materials used in Chelsea gardens and illustrate ways to use these to add character and style to your own garden. Runs from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Cost: £20.00 including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Wednesday, 30th May  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook This is an opportunity to tour the garden and vegetable plot with its creator Vanessa Cook and learn about its development and maintenance with particular reference to the plants that are at their best in each particular month. It is a great opportunity to have some expert advice and the tours are tailored to the needs and interest of each group. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £12.00 (RHS members £9.60) including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Saturday, 16th June  - Meadows with Ione Bareau MIEEM (BSc. Biol. Sci. Hons. ZOOL.) Learn about traditional wildflower meadows including grass identification; starting a meadow from scratch; selecting plants suitable for your pH; and how to care for established meadows. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon.  Cost: £25.00 (RHS Members £20.00) including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Saturday, 16th June - Conservation Day Runs from 1.00p.m. to 5.00p.m. This major event in our calendar will feature many Conservation Groups and Organisations. The details of the day are still being planned so please check back for more information. back to workshop index Monday, 25th June  - Watercolour Painting with Helen Wright Capture the stunning blooms in all their glory at Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens. Helen Wright, an inspirational teacher will help you to produce a wonderful painting. If you have any equipment please bring it along though we can provide basic equipment for beginners. Runs from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Cost: £35.00 including coffee and biscuits. Please bring a packed lunch. back to workshop index Wednesday, 27th June  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook This is an opportunity to tour the garden and vegetable plot with its creator Vanessa Cook and learn about its development and maintenance with particular reference to the plants that are at their best in each particular month. It is a great opportunity to have some expert advice and the tours are tailored to the needs and interest of each group. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £12.00 (RHS members £9.60) including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Saturday, 21st July - Patchwork with Evelyn Gibb An introduction to crazy patchwork with Evelyn Gibb. Make a panel for the centre of a cushion; the front of a bag or the first of many for a throw or quilt. Embellish with beads, buttons, lace or embroidery or a bit of each. Materials are included. Please bring sewing kit. Runs from 10.00 to 4pm. Cost: £40.00 including coffee and biscuits; please bring a packed lunch. back to workshop index Wednesday, 25th July  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook This is an opportunity to tour the garden and vegetable plot with its creator Vanessa Cook and learn about its development and maintenance with particular reference to the plants that are at their best in each particular month. It is a great opportunity to have some expert advice and the tours are tailored to the needs and interest of each group. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £12.00 (RHS members £9.60) including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Wednesday, 29th August  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook This is an opportunity to tour the garden and vegetable plot with its creator Vanessa Cook and learn about its development and maintenance with particular reference to the plants that are at their best in each particular month. It is a great opportunity to have some expert advice and the tours are tailored to the needs and interest of each group. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £12.00 (RHS members £9.60) including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Saturday, September 15th - Poultry Keepers Workshop with White Barn Poultry This hands-on course is designed for both new and experienced poultry keepers and covers all aspects of poultry care including: Positioning your poultry house correctly Poultry house maintenance Daily and weekly cleaning Feeding and drinking Health care, hands on Egg laying Seasonal care Final questions Runs from 9.30 to 12 noon.  Cost: £25.00 including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Wednesday, 19th September  - Small Trees  with Vanessa Cook Learn about the many small trees available and their different shapes and sizes followed by a garden tour to see many of the trees discussed in their Autumn colours. Handouts and catalogues will be used for reference. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £20.00 including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Friday, 21st September  - All About Clematis with Taylors Clematis RHS Gold medal winners and Chelsea exhibitors ‘Taylors Clematis’ will give an insight into selecting clematis for flowers through the season plus pruning, planting, propagation and choosing the right clematis for the right place. This is a digital presentation and you will have an opportunity to buy from the experts. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £20.00 including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Saturday,22nd September  - Watercolour Painting with Helen Wright Helen Wright, an inspirational teacher will help you to produce a wonderful painting in the glorious surroundings of Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens at this beautiful time of year. If you have any equipment please bring it along though we can provide basic equipment for beginners. Runs from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Cost: £35.00 including coffee and biscuits. Please bring a packed lunch. back to workshop index Wednesday, 26th September  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook This is an opportunity to tour the garden and vegetable plot with its creator Vanessa Cook and learn about its development and maintenance with particular reference to the plants that are at their best in each particular month. It is a great opportunity to have some expert advice and the tours are tailored to the needs and interest of each group. Runs from 10.00 to 12 noon. Cost: £12.00 (RHS members £9.60) including coffee and biscuits. back to workshop index Beekeeping - every Wednesday Evening Introduction to beekeeping with John Cook who has kept bees for over 30 years.  Only one or two people per evening so individual attention.  Will cover necessary equipment as well as bee husbandry. Book any Wednesday evening. Runs from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm. Cost: £20.00. back to workshop index Wednesday, 11th January - Growing Vegetables (Part 1) with Tony Chalcraft Wednesday, 25th January - Growing Vegetables (Part 2) with Tony Chalcraft Tuesday, 7th February  - Pruning an Apple tree  with Vanessa Cook Wednesday, 11th April  - Small Trees  with Vanessa Cook Saturday, 14th April - Poultry Keepers Workshop with White Barn Poultry Monday, 16th and 23rd April ( Note: morning session of 23rd  sold out) - Willow Weaving with Rachel Carter Wednesday, 18th April - Get Gardening Week RHS Wednesday, 25th April  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook Wednesday, 2nd May  - Making Corn Dollies with Margaret Wildig Wednesday, 9th May  - Shade Plants with Vanessa Cook Monday, 14th May  - Watercolour Painting with Helen Wright Saturday, 19th May  - A Guided Walk through Chelsea Flower Show with Lizzie Tulip Wednesday, 30th May  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook Saturday, 16th June  - Meadows with Ione Bareau MIEEM (BSc. Biol. Sci. Hons. ZOOL.) Saturday, 16th June - Conservation Day Monday, 25th June  - Watercolour Painting with Helen Wright Wednesday, 27th June  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook Saturday, 21st July - Patchwork with Evelyn Gibb Wednesday, 25th July  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook Wednesday, 29th August  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook Saturday, September 15th - Poultry Keepers Workshop with White Barn Poultry Wednesday, 19th September  - Small Trees  with Vanessa Cook Friday, 21st September  - All About Clematis with Taylors Clematis Saturday,22nd September  - Watercolour Painting with Helen Wright Wednesday, 26th September  - Garden Walk with Vanessa Cook Beekeeping - every Wednesday Evening 2012 Lecture Topics In addition to the workshops, Vanessa Cook (RHS and HPS registered lecturer) is available throughout the winter to give illustrated talks throughout England in the following topics. Please contact Vanessa on 01904 728506 for more details.  Topics could include: My garden throughout the year Hardy Geraniums Pulmonarias An Introduction to Hardy Geraniums and Pulmonarias Foliage is better than Flowers? Growing more unusual Perennials My Garden in Spring and Autumn