One of the highlights of the last couple of years for both Erin in the kitchen and Jo in the garden, were our Twilight Gardening sessions. So this year, despite a few new challenges, Twilight Gardening is back!

Join us on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings in late July and August for a series of Twilight Gardening sessions. Each week we will explore a different topic, learning how to grow something edible (see the full schedule below).

The sessions will run from 6:30pm to approximately 9:30pm. We will start with a cup of tea or coffee and a bit of learning, then do a little practical gardening (sowing, transplanting, harvesting and everything in between) and finally we’ll all sit down together for a simple, but delicious homemade evening meal.

For those who have attended before, this year will be a little different in order to ensure that we abide by the Government’s guidance on social distancing and, most importantly, keep everyone safe. Click here to see more details.

The time: from 6:30 to 9:30pm on Tuesday & Wednesday evenings from Tuesday 21 July to Wednesday 26 August 2020.
The place: The Edible Flower, 121 Middle Road, Saintfield, Co. Down, BT24 7LS.
What to bring: We’ll be working and potentially eating outside, so come wrapped up warm. If you want to take notes, please also bring a notepad and pen.
The refreshments: We’ll provide simple refreshments at the workshops. Tea or coffee on arrival and dinner afterwards. All the meals will be vegetarian but please let us know when booking if you are have any other dietary requirements.
The cost: £27 (plus a £1.00 booking fee) for each workshop. Please buy tickets in advance so we know how many are attending and can plan the weekly workshops accordingly.
If you would like to attend but can’t afford to, please read more about discounted tickets.

The plan: The 6 workshops will cover the following topics:

Week 1 – Tues 21 & Wed 22 July 2020 – “No Dig” Gardening and the Art of Making Compost
Week 2 – Tues 28 & Wed 29 July 2020 – Garlic, Onions, Scallions and other Alliums
Week 3 – Tues 4 & Wed 5 August 2020 – Salad Leaves
Week 4 – Tues 11 & Wed 12 August 2020 – Greens and Herbs
Week 5 – Tues 18 & Wed 19 August 2020 – Greenhouse Crops
Week 6 – Tues 25 & Wed 26 August 2020 – Courgettes and other Edible Flowers!

You are welcome to come to as many of the workshops as you like… One, two or all of them.

The practical gardening activities will vary from week to week. Over the 6 sessions we will try to cover as many of the basic skills for growing your own as possible.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your booking, for whatever reason, please let us know as soon as possible. For full details of our cancellation policy please click here.