Filed under: Autumn Winter Nightclasses, Caley Society, flower arranging, Garden Advice, Garden Courses, Garden Nightclasses, Garden Visits, Gardening Workshops, hanging baskets, Oatridge College, Suntrap Garden | Tags: flower arranging, Garden Advice, Garden Open Days, Garden Visits, gardening classes, gardening ideas, Suntrap Garden, workshops
As many of you may be aware Oatridge College notified us on Wednesday 9 June that they would no longer be involved with Suntrap Garden as they are withdrawing from using the garden as a teaching facility.
At the moment consultation is going on with the National Trust for Scotland who are joint owners of the site. The garden will remain open until Tuesday 31 August and may well continue to be open after that date of the college withdrawal.
It is therefore with huge sadness that we have to inform you that all evening classes and workshops are being cancelled as we cannot run them from Suntrap Garden and Oatridge College has decided not to transfer classes to their main campus.
We would like to thank everyone for their support over the years and hope that you have enjoyed the classes and that they have inspired you and relaxed you.
Filed under: Caley Society, flower arranging, flowers, Garden Courses, Garden Nightclasses, Gardening Workshops, night classes, Spring Evening Classes, Spring Workshops, Suntrap Garden, Uncategorized | Tags: flower arranging, Garden Open Days, gardening classes, Gardening Evening Classes, ILA Courses, workshops
The new 10 week flower arranging course has been running now for a couple of weeks. The arrangments that the students have been making are simply stunning.
Filed under: container gardening, flower arranging, Garden Courses, Garden Nightclasses, Spring Evening Classes, Spring Workshops | Tags: flower arranging, gardening classes, gardening ideas, hobbies, workshops
SPRING AND SUMMER 2010
ADULT CLASSES
*N.B. Cost of Materials & Flowers Extra
Flower Arranging for all Occasions (some experience required) (10 Weeks) £105.00*
Some previous experience necessary
Mondays 12 April – 14th June, 7– 9 p.m. (Limited to 12 Places)
WORKSHOPS
10.00 am to 12.00 Noon on Saturday Mornings
£10 each Workshop or £34 if booking all four Workshops
(*Cost of plants and materials extra)
Saturday 17th April- Vegetable growing – getting started
10.00 am to 12.00 Noon or 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm (Limited to 20 places)
Learn how to grow vegetables from ground preparation & seed sowing through to harvest.
Saturday 8th May- Hanging gardens of Babylon* “Tom Hardwick’s version” (Limited to 20 Places)
Practical Workshop planting up containers and baskets for summer. Containers, baskets and plants supplied at additional cost.
To book or for more information contact Suntrap Garden – 0131 339 7283 (Answer Phone)
or e-mail: suntrap@btopenworld.com)
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I went along to the class yesterday with a wee bit trepidation. I’m not very artistic and a wee bit clumsy. We had been asked to bring along 7 single stem roses or carnations, 2 chrysanthemums and a bunch of carnations. Irene and Suntrap provided the greenery. What a great time I had. Irene, the class tutor, did a demonstration arrangement explaining the whole time what she was doing.
Then it was our turn. It was great fun, you start off thinking I have to get this right and then realise if you want you can take everything out and start again.
First Attempt
I have to say I’m delighted with my arrangement. I’m now trying to work out how I can get out of my Monday night taxi duties with the kids to enrol in the Flower Arranging for all Occasions course which starts on the 12 April.
Filed under: Bridgend Allotments Community, Caley Society, Garden Advice, Garden Courses, Garden Nightclasses, Suntrap Garden, workshops | Tags: apple pruning, apple tree, Caley Society, Garden Advice, gardening classes, how to prune apples, How to prune your apple tree, workshops
Now is the time of year to be thinking about pruning your apple trees while they are still dormant.
How to prune properly is always the difficult part, you should make sure that the centre of the tree is relatively clear of growth, remove all weak, dead or diseased growth and keep the tree within the space available. Always remember that apples will grow on wood produced the previous year, so always leave a good proportion (say 50%) of the previous year’s growth.
If you would like to find out the correct way to prune why not come along to our Apple Pruning Referesher Session on the 6 February for £10.00. It is being taken by George Anderson, from the Beechgrove Garden, at the Caley’s Demonstration Allotment at Bridgend, near the Inch, Edinburgh. You can either make your own way to the Inch or transport is available from Suntrap if required at a small extra cost. Bring along a hot drink, strong footwear and secateurs. To book a place call Suntrap on 0131 339 7283 or email suntrap@btopenworld.com.
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There are still a few places available on the Christmas Decoration Workshop on Saturday 19th December, from 10.00 – 12.00 Noon. The cost is £10 plus materials.
SPRING AND SUMMER 2010
ADULT CLASSES
*N.B. Cost of Materials & Flowers Extra
Introduction to Flower Arranging (3 weeks) £35.00*
10 a.m. – 12 Noon on Saturdays 13th, 20th & 27th February (Limited to 12 places)
Flower Arranging for all Occasions (some experience required) (10 Weeks) £105.00*
Mondays 12 April – 14th June, 7– 9 p.m. (Limited to 12 Places)
Design Your Own Garden (11 weeks) £105.00
Wednesdays 14th April – 23rd June from 7 – 9pm (Limited to 14 Places)
Leisure Gardening (10 weeks) £80.00
Thursdays 15th April – 17th June from 7 – 9 pm (Limited to 20 Places)
WORKSHOPS
10.00 am to 12.00 Noon on Saturday Mornings
£10 each Workshop or £34 if booking all four Workshops
(*Cost of plants and materials extra)
Saturday 6th February – A Refresher Session on Fruit Pruning
Preparing for the coming season with George Anderson, from the Beechgrove Garden, at the Caley’s Demonstration Allotment at Bridgend, near the Inch, Edinburgh. Transport available from Suntrap if required at extra cost. Bring hot drink, strong footwear and secateurs.
Saturday 13th March- Better Herbaceous Borders (Limited to 20 Places)
Preparing for planting and selection of Perennials & Grasses to lengthen the season of interest includes maintenance & propagation.
Saturday 17th April- Vegetable growing – getting started
10.00 am to 12.00 Noon or 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm (Limited to 20 places)
Learn how to grow vegetables from ground preparation & seed sowing through to harvest.
Saturday 8th May- Hanging gardens of Babylon* “Tom Hardwick’s version” (Limited to 20 Places)
Practical Workshop planting up containers and baskets for summer. Containers, baskets and plants supplied at additional cost.
To book or for more information contact Suntrap Garden – 0131 339 7283 (Answer Phone)
or e-mail: suntrap@btopenworld.com)
Filed under: flower arranging, flowers, Garden Nightclasses, Gardening Workshops, night classes | Tags: Caley Society, flower arranging, Garden Advice, Garden Visits
I’ve never wanted to go along to a flower arranging class, until I saw these which were made by beginners
The course was run by Irene Birse over 6 weeks here at Suntrap and each week the students took home a different and interesting floral arrangement.
Filed under: Autumn Winter Nightclasses, container gardening, flower arranging, flowers, Garden Courses, Garden Nightclasses, Gardening, Gardening Workshops, hanging baskets, Oatridge College, Sensory Garden, Suntrap Garden | Tags: Caley Society, evening classes, gardening advice, gardening classes, gardening ideas, hobbies, Oatridge College, Suntrap Garden, workshops
Flower Arranging Monday 24th August – 28th September (6 weeks) £ 75.00
Set of Workshops for both beginners & those who wish to develop their existing skills (Materials and flowers extra.)
Design Your Own Garden (11 weeks) £105.00
Wednesday 30th September – 9th December
Introduction to Gardening (10 weeks)
Thursday 1st October – 3rd December £ 80.00
WORKSHOPS
10.00 am to 12.00 Noon on Saturday Mornings
£25 for booking all three workshops or £10 each workshop
(Cost of plants and materials extra)
Winter Containers & Hanging Baskets 24th October
Explore how to fill containers for colour through Winter and Spring. (Plants, compost and containers supplied at cost or bring your own.)
Gardens by Design 21st November
This workshop offers guidance on basic design principles to help you make the most of your garden.
Christmas Decorations 19th December
Help is at hand to create two floral displays to make the home festive and colourful for Christmas.
Be the envy of family and friends. (Materials approximately £25.)
To book or for more information contact Suntrap Garden, 43 Gogarbank, Edinburgh –
Tel: 0131 339 7283 (Answer Phone) or e-mail: suntrap@btopenworld.com
(in association with the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society)
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EVENING CLASSES 7.00 – 9.00 pm
Flower Arranging Monday 24th August – 28th September (6 weeks) £ 75.00
Set of Workshops for both beginners & those who wish to develop their existing skills;
limited to 12 places. (Materials and flowers extra.)
Design Your Own Garden (11 weeks) £105.00
Wednesday 30th September – 9th December
Leisure Gardening (10 weeks)
Thursday 1st October – 3rd December £ 80.00
WORKSHOPS
10.00 am to 12.00 Noon on Saturday Mornings
£25 for booking all three workshops or £10 each workshop
(Cost of plants and materials extra)
Winter Containers & Hanging Baskets 24th October
Explore how to fill containers for colour through Winter and Spring. (Plants, compost and containers supplied at cost or bring your own.)
Gardens by Design 21st November
This workshop offers guidance on basic design principles to help you make the most of your garden.
Christmas Decorations 19th December
Help is at hand to create two floral displays to make the home festive and colourful for Christmas.
Be the envy of family and friends. (Materials approximately £25.)
To book or for more information contact Suntrap Garden, 43 Gogarbank, Edinburgh –
Tel: 0131 339 7283 (Answer Phone) or e-mail: suntrap@btopenworld.com
(in association with the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society)
Filed under: container gardening, flower arranging, Garden Advice, Garden Courses, Garden Nightclasses, Garden Open Days, Garden Visits, Gardening, Lifelong Learning, Oatridge College, Suntrap, Suntrap Garden, Suntrap Garden Open Day | Tags: Ann Burns, Caley Society, Directions to suntrap garden, Garden Advice, Garden Open Days, Garden Visits, Gardening Scotland, Italian Garden, lawn care, Oatridge College, pallet gardens, Sensory Garden, Suntrap Garden, Suntrap Garden Open Day, Things to do in Scotland
I thought I would check out the weather for Sunday, it’s set to be dry and sunny.
It looks like the perfect weather for a trip to our Open Day.
Suntrap Garden 