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IMG_0733Learn the basics of sculpture using chicken wire to create a lifelike chicken sculpture for your garden. A good basic beginners course which can lead onto building on these skills to create more complex sculptures later in the year. IMG_0526

This full day course will run on Wednesday 18th July from 10.00-4.00 including a short break for a light lunch and refreshments. Materials and refreshments are all included. 55€ per person.

You will need to wear work clothes and bring a pair of sturdy gloves. Chicken wire is a malleable material and easy to use but will require moderate strength in your hands and fingers.

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SDC15666This basic course in plant propagation will look at the basics of propagating from seed and from softwood cuttings. You will learn a little botany that will help you to be more successful in rooting cuttings and understanding the different types of seeds.

You will have the opportunity to take cuttings from a range of plants to take home.

Later in the year we will offering a second course exploring plant propagation techniques for the autumn and in the winter you can learn the art of grafting.

Pricking outThis half day introductory course is running on Thursday 28th June from 1.00-4.00pm and cots 20€ per person.

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20180421_153217240_iOSCome along and learn how to create unique and funky prints on fabric using natural mordants, rusty objects and plant based colours.

Print a pashmina or T-Shirt t take home as well as experimenting with different materials and colours.

Thursday 14th June 1-4pm 40€ per person. All materials and refreshments are included. Booking below images

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JourneeCome and see us at Oradour-Sur-Vayres on Sunday Journee du Jardinier 

We will be selling a selection of our plants and demonstrating examples of the crafts and activities that we will be offering as courses over the next couple of months.

We will also be giving away heirloom seeds of a range of climbing bean varieties.

Stall at Magnac-Laval
Tulip mix ‘Queen of the Night’ and ‘Maureen,
Borecole collection
Bedding plants

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There is plenty of foraging to be done in France with an abundance of fine foods free for the picking in the countryside from truffles to giroles but what about the humble nettle?

This simple recipe is simple and delicious and full of vitamins and minerals and gives you an excuse for not weeding!

Go out at this time of the year while the nettles are young, it is best to go foraging in the morning to pick fresh nettle tops, just the first few leaves of the new shoot are the most tender. You may want to use gloves if you are sensitive to nettle stings.

To start the soup saute a finely chopped medium sized onion in a little olive oil and a small nob of butter (optional), add a little fresh or dried sage and if you are a garlic fan you can add a couple of cloves too (optional).

Then add two medium potatoes that have been chopped into 1-1.5cm cubes – remove any damaged skin from the spuds but keep the skin on for more vitamins if it is clean and blemish free. Saute for a few minutes along with the onions.

Add a litre of vegetable stock, season and bring to the boil. Add the nettles – they are difficult to weigh but a litre jug loosely filled is about right, take off any tough stalky bits and chop roughly before adding (again, you may need gloves).

Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are soft. Next you need to blitz it with a hand blender or liquidiser. If you like a creamy soup you can add a little cream, milk or yogurt before blitzing but I prefer it without. Check your seasoning and serve with fresh multigrain bread for a nutritious and vitamin packed lunch! it is yummy!

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We now have supplies of professional grade potting compost for sale.

20180403_111340786_iOSWe have found it difficult to purchase good quality potting compost with a fine texture that is suitable for seed sowing as well as potting and bedding in the local outlets so we have ordered in bulk from a professional horticultural suppliers. Our potting and bedding mix comes in 70 litre sacks, is a fine blend of responsibly managed peat, fine grade wood waste to reduce the peat content and give a good balance of air and water retention and milled clay for stability, nutrient retention and improved re-wetting.

10.99€ a sack or 3 sacks for 30€

On sale Saturdays 10.00-4.00 from our nursery, if you want to pre-order/reserve some then drop us an email at lejardincreatif87@gmail.com

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Learn the basics of dying fabric using natural plant based dyes and ‘printing’ using leaves, flowers and rust printing.

We will look at the principles of dying silk fabrics and you will create a unique hand printed silk scarf to take home.

Wednesday 30th May 30€ including materials.

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In May we will be offering two willow weaving days:

willow supportsMake a willow plant support: make a decorative wigwam obelisk out of willow and birch to take home and display in your garden. A good beginners course for anyone who would like to start developing weaving skills and learning the basic techniques.

10.00-1.00 Saturday 5th May 25€ All materials included

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Make a willow heron or chicken sculpture: This willow sculpture course is aimed at beginners. IMG_2776You will learn the basics of using IMG_0147willow as a media for sculpture, create a ‘life-size’ Heron or chicken to take home with you as a quirky garden decoration.

10.00-4.00 Saturday 26th May 55€ light lunch and all materials included

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Have a go at chicken wire sculpture and make a cute hedgehog to display in your garden or give to someone as a gift.

This course is aimed at beginners and will teach the basics of sculpturing with chicken wire. The course will run from 11.00-3.00 on Saturday 19th May. 35 Euros per person. A light lunch is included as well as all materials and you will be able to take home your hedgehog.

You will need to wear warm comfortable work clothes and bring some gardening gloves.

IMG_0162If you enjoy this beginners course we will be offering intermediate courses later this spring to make chicken, cockerel or duck sculptures for the garden.

We will send you confirmation and further information once we have received your payment. If you prefer to send us a cheque please use the enquiry form to reserve a place on the course.

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Learn the basics of sculpture using chicken wire to create a lifelike chicken sculpture for your garden. A good basic beginners course which can lead onto building on these skills to create more complex sculptures later in the year. IMG_0526

This full day course will run on Thursday 24th May from 10.00-4.00 including a short break for a light lunch and refreshments. Materials and refreshments are all included. 55€ per person.

You will need to wear work clothes and bring a pair of sturdy gloves. Chicken wire is a malleable material and easy to use but will require moderate strength in your hands and fingers.

To book onto the course please use the ‘buy now’ button below. If you have any questions or comments please use the enquiry form below. If you prefer to pay by cheque please use the enquiry form to reserve a place on the course.

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