Enjoy a hands-on practical session designed to help you understand how to stake a variety of plants so they are supported and displayed to their very best advantage. Adrian will demonstrate different staking techniques suited to different plant types and growth habits, sharing professional tips that can be used both in your own garden and […]
Join Kevin Reynolds for a lively, illustrated talk that is light-hearted in places and fast-moving throughout, designed to uncover the truth behind common bat myths. This one-hour talk explores the fascinating ecology and biology of bats, showcases the incredible diversity of species found around the world (including here in the UK), and highlights the threats […]
Stories of the Season Weekly Walk & Talk at Dorothy Clive Gardens Step into the garden and discover how it changes through the year. Join us for Stories of the Season, a relaxed 45-minute guided walk exploring seasonal highlights, plants, and the stories nature tells as the garden evolves. 🕚 Every Friday at 11am⏱️ Duration: […]
Learn different pen drawing techniques and ‘dry’ watercolour painting to create your own botanical art. This relaxed pen and watercolour workshop is suitable for all abilities. Kate will be showing different pen drawing techniques and how to overlay with ‘dry’ watercolour to enhance your artwork. She will be looking more in-depth at ‘dry’ watercolour and colours […]
Stories of the Season Weekly Walk & Talk at Dorothy Clive Gardens Step into the garden and discover how it changes through the year. Join us for Stories of the Season, a relaxed 45-minute guided walk exploring seasonal highlights, plants, and the stories nature tells as the garden evolves. 🕚 Every Friday at 11am⏱️ Duration: […]
Join us for an inspiring Vegetable Growing Workshop, perfect for beginners and those looking to grow with more confidence and success. This practical, hands-on session will guide you through the essentials of growing healthy, productive vegetables, whether you have a small garden, raised beds, or containers. Led by our expert gardener, you’ll learn how to […]
Join Dr Peter Thomas for a guided tour of the trees at the Dorothy Clive Garden. Peter is a Reader Emeritus in Plant Ecology at Keele University and has written a number of publications. The guided tour will begin at 11:30AM Cost: £5 per person Max 25 Click the below link to book your tickets […]
Discover the satisfaction of growing new plants from existing ones in our Cutting Taking Workshop, a hands-on session ideal for gardeners of all levels. This workshop will guide you through the basics of plant propagation, helping you understand when and how to take cuttings to give them the best possible chance of success. Led by […]
“Alpines in the Wild and Cultivation” Most people have a misunderstanding of the concept of alpine plants. In this talk, Diane will dispel a lot of myths and mysteries surrounding these wonderful plants, and she will share her fascination and enjoyment of these magical plants. In this talk, we will take three alpine walks at […]
Spend three hours creating beautiful botanicals in pen and watercolour with Kate Dawes. A relaxed pen & watercolour workshop. Suitable for all abilities. Kate will show you different techniques of pen drawing, along with how to overlay with 'dry' watercolour to create beautiful botanical art. All materials are provided. She will offer support and guidance […]
Discover Staffordshire’s Wildlife – Make Your Garden a Haven! Join us for an engaging session with Chris Monk, Secretary of the Derbyshire Amphibian and Reptile Group, as we explore the fascinating species found in Staffordshire and surrounding counties. Learn which creatures are most likely to visit your garden and discover practical tips to create a […]
Join us and enjoy the musical entertainment on offer, take a stroll around the Garden, then enjoy a drink, a bite to eat or try one of our freshly baked scones with jam and cream whilst relaxing on the Tearoom lawn. More details to follow soon!