The Farmer's Arms Gardening School 2026
About This Event
Join us at The Farmer’s Arms Gardening School 2026, taking place on various Saturdays from March 14, 2026, to December 12, 2026, at The Farmer’s Arms in Lowick Green, England. This school aims to help you get your hands dirty and manage your green space, regardless of its size.
What to Expect
- Get hands-on experience in gardening and managing green spaces.
- Learn seasonal gardening techniques and topics like no-dig beds, composting, and pest prevention.
- Participate in interactive sessions running from 10am to 3pm.
- Enjoy tea, coffee, and a snack, with lunch available from Cafe Teen or BYO.
- Benefit from expert guidance across a wide range of horticultural subjects.
Who Should Attend
This school is ideal for anyone aged 16 and over who wishes to improve their gardening skills and knowledge, whether they are beginners or more experienced gardeners with spaces of any size.
Practical Information
The cost of attendance varies depending on the chosen start month, as it reflects the number of remaining sessions in the year. The sessions run from 10am to 3pm. Free parking is provided, and refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.
Programme
- March: Preparing No-Dig Beds / Early Seed Sowing / Signs of Life
- April: Hardworking Herbaceous Plants / Sowing & Planting Veg
- May: Watering How & When / Container Gardening / Annuals vs Perennials
- June: Low-Maintenance Tricks / Pests & Disease Prevention / Compost Know-How
- July: Biodiversity in the Garden / Late Summer Sowing / Holiday-Proof Your Garden
- August: Harvesting & Picking Know-how / Keep the Colour Coming / Pests & Diseases / Action for Winter Veg
- September: Preserving Your Edibles / Reviewing & Rearranging / Autumnal Colour
- October: Harvesting & Storage / Getting Ahead for Next Year / Bulb Planting
- November: Fruit Pruning / Prepping Next Season / Winter-proof your Garden
- December: Review Your Growing Successes & Failures / Make Natural Festive Decorations / End of Year Quiz
Topics
Mar
14
– 12
March 14 – December 12, 2026
Location
The Farmer's Arms
Lane Head
Lowick Green, LA12 8DT · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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