Winter Gardening Weekend 2009Welcome to the ninth annual Farmyard Nurseries winter gardening weekend. This weekend will be the last for the time being as we've decided to follow the adage 'leave them wanting more!!' This summer we were very excited to have the TV crew from BBC Gardeners World filming at the nursery. Keep your eyes peeled for our appearance!!! Our primula sieboldii collection has gained us our second national collection and we are currently building up stocks of these delicately flowered gems. Tyssul Hall will be a wonderland of winter interest with our hellebores taking 'centre stage,' enticing us with their subtle beauty and proving what an invaluable addition they are to the winter garden. Sarcococca, Daphnes and Viburnums will be delight you with their wonderful scent, whilst delicate cyclamens and snowdrops nod their heads. At our nursery, which covers over three acres you will be able to see our Hellebore growing area, the parent plants (where our 20,000 hellebores are produced) and the plantings in our open garden. The main nursery specialises in herbaceous perennials, shrubs, and alpines with a large selection of trees, conifers and seasonal plants. We also carry a wide range of ornamental pots and stoneware. If you would like to just browse at the nursery our staff will be more than happy to help. The coffee shop at the nursery will be open for tea, coffee and cakes whilst at the hall there will also be cream teas and soup available if you feel the need to take a break and refuel!!
We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy the day.
Program of talks
Friday 20th February 2009 10.40 Hellebores - an addiction. A light hearted overview with cultivation tips, from the addict himself, of these jewels of the winter garden. An insight into some of the species and varieties, propagation, recent developments and how the addiction came about. 12.15 Slow down you move too fast! An eye opening botanical experience. Graham Rankin from Aberglasney makes a welcome (and slightly mysterious) return with a real corker. Miss this at your peril. Sorry we can't tell you more!!!! 1.50 Antipodean adventures. A new friend, Laura Davies, Head of horticulture (outdoors) at the National Botanic Gardens of Wales shares tales of seed collecting in Tasmania earlier this year. Not to be missed. 3.25 Woodland wonders. A warm welcome back to Roddy Milne from Picton Castle. Woodland planting of all varieties is on the menu this year, so come along and have a taste.
Saturday 21thst February 2009 10.40 Scent and flavour - the wonder of herbs. A warm welcome back to Andy Cook from Rhoshill Garden Plants who gives more hints and tips on this wonderfully diverse and useful range of plants. Coming in all shapes, sizes, textures, colours and perfumes, their aromatic leaves and scented flowers make these a must for any garden (and kitchen). Andy will be selling herbs on Saturday and Sunday. 12.15 Hellebores - an addiction. As Friday. 1.50 The vegetable year. A warm welcome to another new face. Mel Saunders, with many years of experience in growing veg will share hints and tips for getting the most from your veg garden throughout the year. 3.25 Shrubs for winter interest. Let Richard inspire you with the wealth of colour and interest available from the usual and not so usual shrubs at this time of year. If you need inspiration then Richards your man; feel free to ask questions!!
Sunday 25th February 2007 10.40 Whats the buzz?! Teifiside beekeepers share hints and tips on encouraging this incredibly important and industrious insect into our gardens. What to plant, where to plant it and a stand with lots of information. Not to be missed. 12.15 Hellebores an addiction. As Friday 1.50 Snowdrop special. Another chance to hear all about those darlings of early spring that must surely be a favourite with every gardener. Snowdrops, who can resist their nodding heads in our hedgerows. Hear more about these beauties from a real galanthophile. There is so much more to this lovely plant than the hedgerow variety.
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