The winter garden – creating and maintaining winter interest 8 March 2025 with Benjamin Pope

The tutor, Benjamin Pope, will illustrate the importance of winter interest and structure in the garden, demonstrating how careful maintenance helps the development of your garden. This day includes a practical workshop in weaving a natural plant support.

The day will begin with a lecture looking specifically at winter structure, discussing how to create movement and interest when much of the garden is dormant.

Following a coffee break, the tutor will guide you through the importance of winter maintenance, in preparation for the growing season ahead, detailing various seasonal tasks before taking a walk around the gardens to further illustrate aspects of winter maintenance.

After lunch, the day will continue outside, with a demonstration and practical session where you will learn how to create interesting growing structures and weave plant supports.