More about this Workshop
We’ll talk about the different types of Perennials, my favourites & why?
Favourite Grasses & their uses.
How to plant, repeat and create effective drifts.
Seasonal change: Spring growth, Summer fullness, Autumn colour and beautiful Winter decay.
We will wander my garden and discuss the Dry Stone Wall Perennial border.
I will demonstrate how to cut-back this border and the maintenance required.
This day is ideal for those beginning their garden journey, or those who have a moderate level of knowledge.
Whatever your stage, come with a willingness to learn and ask questions.
No question is too silly, it really is the only way to learn.
And I have towers of gardening books for you to enjoy. X
What you should Bring
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes to wander the garden and bring any photos, or magazine cut-outs of Perennials and Grasses you love and would like to know more about.
Gluten Free Options are included in morning tea & lunch.
If you have any other allergies please advise once you’ve booked.
‘The Power of Perennials in Your Garden’
With Tina Skipper
Would you like to know more about Perennials and Grasses?
Did you know they go through a full life cycle in one year?
They are the latest trend in gardening and for very good reason.
Perennials and Grasses naturalise a garden and work hard for you in every season.
In country gardens, they tie your garden to its borrowed landscape. In town gardens, they bring a naturalistic feel to an often concrete, built environment.
In my garden, I have found them to have the greatest effect in the fastest time, and whatever your soil type or climate, there is a Perennial for you.
Not only are they practical, with a proven ability to withstand dry times, they are a powerful and playful mix in the garden. I adore them.
Their form and foliage bring softness and movement to the garden, a great contrast to formal hedges, trees and shrubs. They lift a garden to new heights, literally and metaphorically. Some Miscanthus can reach up to 4 metres in height and with their feathery plumes, the afternoon sun radiates from them – an absolutely magical sight.
So, if this is your digs, join me for a day of delightful discussion (see More about….)
Written materials, morning tea & a nourishing lunch, sourced from the MRR Kitchen Garden will be served.
