Diary dates Looking for some gardening inspiration? Here’s what’s going on at the RHS gardens this May
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Unlock the secrets of your soil Saturday 27th April
This workshop offers a deep-dive into expert soil care looking at how the soil works as an ecosystem, what the soil can do for us and how we can care for it. You’ll learn how to become a no dig gardener to improve the health of your soil. You’ll also look at some of the fascinating creatures that live in healthy soil.
rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
What now? Jobs for late spring Thursday 9th May
If you are unsure what you should be doing in the garden at this time of year, then this walk and talk will guide you through all your seasonal jobs. You’ll cover: lifting and dividing herbaceous perennials; the Chelsea chop to control flowering and plant size; weed control; managing soil health and dead heading to encourage more blooms.
rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hall
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Introduction to propagation Thursday 9th May
A great way to save money on your edible crops is to learn how to propagate. This beginners workshop will cover basic seed sowing into pots, trays and outside into seed beds. You will learn basic cutting techniques that will be suitable to cover a wide range of plants.
rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr
RHS Garden Wisley
An introduction to garden bees Thursday 23rd May
If you want to learn more about the wild