MARCH / APRIL / MAY 2009
The Great British Landscape: Art Exhibition
Saturday 14 March - Sunday 29 March, at Rosemoor Gardens Lecture Hall,
10.30am - 5pm
Free Entry to the Exhibition only - Normal Garden entry applies

An exhibition by some of the best contemporary British landscape artists today. The works, in oil, watercolour mixed media, print or needlework, have been brought together from all over the UK and show a wide range of styles from the realistic to the impressionist - each artist interpreting the landscape in his or her own way. Whether you collect or just enjoy fine art, this is an exhibition not to be missed! The Great British Landscape Exhibition is organised by Walton Nash Fine Art. Tel: 01483 892834, web: www.greatbritishlandscape.co.uk

 

An introduction to bee-keeping:
Talk with Mathew Fry
Thursday 19 March, at Rosemoor Gardens Log Cabin Education Centre, 2.30pm - 4pm
Cost: £14, RHS member: £8

Ever thought about 'growing your own' honey? Today's practical event will provide a basic introduction to the fascinating hobby of bee-keeping, and will cover topics such as the bee-keeper's year, choosing a hive and equipment, common problems and honey extraction. There will be no handling of live bees during this event. Please note the later start time.


Grow-your-own at home: Session 1
Walk/Talk with Peter Earl
Tuesday 24 March, at Rosemoor Gardens, 11am - 1pm
Cost: £14, RHS member: £8

If you are a beginner and would like to learn how to manage a good-sized family vegetable plot, then this series of practical demonstrations is for you! We will work our way through the year, looking at what crops to sow, when to sow them, and some of the pitfalls you may encounter.
Sessions 2 and 3 are held on 16 June and 1 October respectively.


Low hurdles: Demonstration with Peter Earl and Lyn Edwards
Tuesday 31 March, at Rosemoor Gardens Lecture Hall, 10am - 4pm
Cost: £48, RHS member: £40

Using the vibrant coloured stems of willows and cornus cut from Rosemoor's Winter Garden -Peter and Lyn will teach you the techniques needed to create low woven hurdles (as used to edge our Potager beds) and a circular plant wrap to contain those wayward herbaceous perennials.


Alpines in Pots: Demonstration with Catherine Norman
Thursday 2 April, at Rosemoor Gardens, 11am - 1pm
Cost: £14, RHS member: £8

Are alpines your thing? Then why not join us for a two-part tour of our alpine collection; a walk to look at how we display our alpines here at Rosemoor, followed by a practical demonstration on how we propagate, grow and care for some of the plants in the collection.



Alpine Day
Saturday 4 April, at Rosemoor Gardens, 10am - 5pm
Free entry to Plant Centre and Shop

Alpines are cultivated varieties of wild flowers, originally from the high mountainous regions of the world. Although most of them are relatively small, some see them as the most beautiful plants in the word! Come along today and learn more about these versatile plants.

Bulbs for Small Gardens: Walk with Christopher Bailes
Tuesday 7 April, at Rosemoor Gardens, 11am - 1pm
Cost: £14, RHS member: £8

Gardening in small spaces is becoming increasingly widespread, which outdoor space being an issue for many people. This walk will help you to choose the bulbs that will have maximum impact in small spaces and keep your garden, however small it is, looking beautiful!
Easter
This Easter, Rosemoor will be bursting into a riot of colour, with all the spring bulbs in full bloom around the garden! Follow the Easter Garden Trail, see the fabulous Easter flowers and enjoy Easter-themed snacks in the restaurant. We are going to be hatching some baby chicks live in the Foyer so make sure you either come and see them hatching, or pay a visit afterwards to see the cute and fluffy baby chicks!

Baby Chicks - Hatching Tuesday 7 April
This is the planned date for the chicks to hatch, but please be aware that they may decide to be a little early or a little late! They will be staying with us for a week after they have hatched.

Easter Egg Trail - Sat 11 & Sun 12 April,
10am - 4pm Follow the clues around the garden to win some chocolately treasure!
Equipping a Small Garden: Demonstration with Mathew Fry
Tuesday 21 April, at Rosemoor Gardens, 11am - 1pm
Cost: £14, RHS member: £8

The choice of equipment available for the amateur gardener these days is quite bewildering. How do we know what is the best tool for the job? Today's demonstration will look at some of the things we should know about choosing the right equipment for the domestic garden.
RHS National Rhododendron Show
Saturday 25 April & Sunday 26 April, at Rosemoor Gardens Terrace Marquee, 10am - 5pm
Normal Garden Entry

The RHS National Rhododendron Show returns to Rosemoor for a third year and promises to be more magnificent than ever! There will be 60 classes covering all types of Rhododendrons, as well trade and advice stands plus a show of Magnolias and Camellias which is guaranteed to dazzle!
NCCPG Plant Sale
Saturday 25 April & Sunday 26 April, at Rosemoor Gardens, 10am - 3pm
Normal Garden Entry, NCCPG Members Free

If you are a keen gardener, you would be mad to miss this great sale by the NCCPC! A fantastic opportunity to purchase rare and unusual trees, shrubs and Perennials. Contact Pauline & Derek Burdett on 01769 540528 for further information.
Behind the scenes in the Nursery - the Tour: Walk with Catherine Norman
Thursday 30 April & Wednesday 6 May, at Rosemoor Gardens, 11am - 1pm
Cost: £14, RHS member: £8

A unique opportunity to take a sneaky peak behind the scenes at Rosemoor! Take home some insider information about our propagation facilities and learn about the techniques we employ to grow the thousands of plants required every year for the garden.
Rosemoor Spring Craft Fair
Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May, at Rosemoor Gardens Terrace Marquee, 10am - 4pm
Normal Garden Entry

Are you bored of the high street shops? Looking for something a little different to brighten up your home or garden? Then come along to our three-day Spring Craft Fair and pick up some beautiful and unusual goodies. What better way to give yourself a little treat!
Biological control: Talk by Julian Ives of Just Green Ltd
Saturday 9 May, at Rosemoor Gardens Lecture Hall, 11am - 1pm
Cost: £14, RHS member: £8

With today's gardeners becoming ever more aware of environmental issues, this illustrated talk presented by Julian Ives of Just Green Ltd., (suppliers of biological pest control products) will be of great interest. If you have any questions about the effectiveness of biological gardening products, come along to our talk and discover just how easy and reliable they can be. A range of Just Green biological products will be available to purchase from the Rosemoor Shop.


Slug 'em, S-nail 'em
Saturday 9 May, 10am - 5pm
Free entry to Plant Centre and Shop
Are you fed up with seeing holes chewed in leaves, stems eaten away and plants collapsing due to damage from slugs and snails? Then find out how to deal with unwanted pests in today's event.



Planting for Small Gardens: Walk with Helen Round
Tuesday 12 May, at Rosemoor Gardens,
11am - 1pm
Cost: £14, RHS member: £8

Do you have a small garden? Are you wondering how to grow a varied selection of plants that will not quickly outgrow their space? Then this garden walk is for you! New house, new garden or simply a re-design - you're guaranteed to take home lots of new planting ideas today.

The Rough and the Smooth - Lawn and Meadow Management:
Walk with Mathew Fry and Simon Holman
Thursday 14 May, at Rosemoor Gardens, 11am - 1pm
Cost: £14, RHS member: £8

Find out about the establishment and maintenance of turf areas with Simon - with topics including fine turf maintenance, scarification, spiking, over-seeding, top-dressing, feeding and disease control; and learn about meadow management with Mathew - including the siting of your meadow, the choice of wildflowers, sowing, cutting, plug planting and biodiversity.

A Riot of Colour: Embroidery Exhibition by West Country Embroiderers
Saturday 16 May - Sunday 31 May, at Rosemoor Gardens Lecture Hall, 11am - 4pm
Normal Garden entry

A fascinating and colourful exhibition of work by the West Country Embroiders, showcasing work from embroiders throughout Cornwall, Devon and Dorset. All pieces are available to purchase.

Woodland Plants: Walk with Jonathan Hutchinson
Tuesday 19 May, at Rosemoor Gardens, 11am - 1pm
Cost: £14, RHS member: £8

Come and delve into the leafy glades of Rosemoor's Garden to explore the range of plants that can be used to create effective woodland plantings and give interest throughout the year. A wide selection of plants can be used to give native style plantings, or maybe something more exotic is required ?


May Half Term -
Creepy Crawlies in the Garden
Normal Garden Entry at Rosemoor Gardens
Celebrate the mini-beast this week at our Creepy Crawly week. Insects are everywhere in the garden so follow the trail, take part in mini-beast related activities and don't forget about the grand opening of our family fun and picnic area in the woods, 'The Brash'! You'll be sure to find plenty of creepy crawlies there!

Bangers and Brash
Wed 27 May, 10am - 4pm
Official Opening party of The Brash play and picnic area! Food served from 12.00 - 1.30pm.

Rags to Bags: Two Day Workshop with Jan Tillett
Thursday 28 May & Friday 29 May, at Rosemoor Gardens Log Cabin Education Centre,
10.30am - 4.30pm Cost: £66, RHS member: £55

Use recycled and remnant fabrics to create a unique summer handbag embellished with free machine embroidery at this inspiring workshop with textile artist Jan Tillett. This workshop provides an opportunity to learn and develop free machine embroidery techniques in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere which combines direct tuition to the whole group, individual help and plenty of time to experiment. A materials list will be provided.