Do you ...
What you'll do;
The group will be small (maximum 6), relaxed & friendly so you'll have plenty of time to ask questions.
Teas/coffee & cake are included in the fee, just bring your own packed lunch. You'll take home a selection of seeds sown yourself in the workshop & more to try at home.
Or perhaps this would make a perfect treat for a flower lover? If so, place
When & Where;
Rosie Gray & Ken Leslie grow thousands of stems each year at the Flower Farm between Castle Douglas & New Galloway.
A wide range is grown - from classic cut garden flowers such as Roses, Sweet Peas, Dahlias & Tulips to many unusual varieties rarely seen in a Supermarket or High Street Florist. Rosie & Ken have years of experience growing flowers & enjoy sharing their tips & techniques to help you do so too.
Galloway Flowers has been awarded the UNESCO Galloway & South Ayrshire Biosphere Certification Mark in recognition of their commitment to sustainable horticulture & floristry.
How to Book;
Minimum number of 4 attendees required. In the unusual event of a workshop having to be cancelled, you'll receive a full refund of the fee but we disclaim any further liability.
- Long for a Cutting Patch full of flowers in your garden?
- So you could snip gorgeous scented blooms all Summer long, fill your vases & even give bunches to your friends & family?
- Or perhaps you're planning a family wedding, party or other event later this year & would love to decorate with home-grown flowers?
What you'll do;
- Take a tour of the Flower Farm to see the cut flower varieties thriving in South West Scotland
- Discover how to plan flowers to cut from mid-March to the end of September
- Learn how to sow seeds for best results. You'll even sow some to take home for blooms later this year in your own garden
- We'll share tips & tricks for growing success, & including our favourite varieties
- Advise on composts, preparing ground & caring for your plants to keep them blooming
- Tips for growing Dahlias (Instagram favourites) for months of blooms (& start one off to take home)
- How to cut & care for your flowers for long lasting loveliness
The group will be small (maximum 6), relaxed & friendly so you'll have plenty of time to ask questions.
Teas/coffee & cake are included in the fee, just bring your own packed lunch. You'll take home a selection of seeds sown yourself in the workshop & more to try at home.
Or perhaps this would make a perfect treat for a flower lover? If so, place
When & Where;
- Sunday April 5th. 10.30am - 3.30pm
- Galloway Flowers, Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway DG7 3QR. Full directions will be sent. Map at bottom of this page.
- Car parking available
Rosie Gray & Ken Leslie grow thousands of stems each year at the Flower Farm between Castle Douglas & New Galloway.
A wide range is grown - from classic cut garden flowers such as Roses, Sweet Peas, Dahlias & Tulips to many unusual varieties rarely seen in a Supermarket or High Street Florist. Rosie & Ken have years of experience growing flowers & enjoy sharing their tips & techniques to help you do so too.
Galloway Flowers has been awarded the UNESCO Galloway & South Ayrshire Biosphere Certification Mark in recognition of their commitment to sustainable horticulture & floristry.
How to Book;
- Online through the links on this page
- By telephone on 01644 420407 (do leave a message if I not picked up - I work outside & can't get to the phone quickly sometimes!)
Minimum number of 4 attendees required. In the unusual event of a workshop having to be cancelled, you'll receive a full refund of the fee but we disclaim any further liability.
