"Gardening for Wildlife and Wellbeing" with Shelagh Todd

Contact

Organizer: Quirky Workshops Art, Craft and Heritage Skill Courses

Name: Greystoke Craft Garden and Barns

Phone: 017684 83984

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.quirkyworkshops.co.uk/print-and-gardens/gardening-for-wildlife-and-wellbeing-shelagh-todd

Address

Greystoke
Penrith
CA11 0UT

Price Notes

£85 inc tasty home made lunch, fresh coffee, and cream tea. Material Charges: n/a

Direction

Just 8 mins west of M6 J40, off the A66 towards Keswick.

Details

Do you want to create a wildlife friendly garden or outdoor space that embraces sustainability? If so, this is the course for you.

Tutor Shelagh Todd will explore how the garden surrounding Quirky Workshop’s barns has evolved into a haven for wildlife over the last 25 years.

During the course we will explore the beds and borders, wildlife pond, wildflower meadow and nooks and crannies that attract an abundance of wildlife to Annie’s garden. We will explore the quirkiness of the sustainable techniques incorporated into her unique garden and give you some inspiration and ideas for you to take back to your own outdoor space.

Shelagh will share how over the last 30 years she has created her own sustainable wildlife garden in a fellside village situated on the edge of the Pennines. During the day Shelagh will share her  top tips on creating a sustainably designed wildlife garden

• Selecting wildlife friendly plants to attract bees & butterflies to your borders
• Creating a mixed hedge for wildlife
• How to encourage wildlife & birdlife into your garden
• Tips on how to create & maintain a wildlife meadow
• The enjoyment & benefits of building a dead hedge accompanied by a demonstration in the garden at Poplin Dub
• A hands on practical session making small bug hotels
• Creative & practical ideas on adding a wildlife pond to your garden

Enjoy being inspired with ideas to benefit both nature and your wellbeing.

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