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img_3051.jpgThis half day workshop will cover basic growing techniques for a range of culinary and medicinal herbs and will also look at harvesting, drying, preserving and preparing herbs for teas, oils and preparations for natural skin care and well being, aromatherapy, potpourri, candles etc.

We will take a close look at 12 common plants that can be grown in the French climate that have useful properties in the home as well as well as being decorative in the garden.

(**note that this course does not formally cover herbal medicine or homeopathy but explores the use of common aromatic and herbal plants and botanicals, their properties and use in natural home made preparations)

Thursday 26th September 2019 1.30-4.30. 35€ per person.

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IMG_2796So many of our garden visitors have been stunned by our chicken wire Alliums that we have decided to put on some workshops so that you can come and make them.

This half day workshop teaches you some basic chicken wire sculpture skills and you will make 3 Allium flowers on spikes to decorate your garden. They flower all year round!!

The workshop will run from 1.30-4.30 on Saturday 24th August.

35€ per person. Light refreshments are included as well as all materials  to make 3 flower heads on spikes.

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We have been asked to put on extra dates our basic botany course!

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Learn about the fascinating world of plants and find out what makes them grow and respond to the environment around them. Learn useful and fascinating facts about their metabolism and reproduction, morphology and anatomy and how this knowledge can be applied to successful cultivation.

We are running 3, 3-hour sessions weekly from 1-4pm  on 10th  17th & 24th October covering the following topics:

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  • Plant anatomy,
  • Growth, development and nutrition
  • Flowering and reproduction
  • The external environment, plant hormones and effect on circadian rhythms and growth pattern
  • Plant Identification & classification
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The level of the course will be similar to that of an RHS or NVQ level 2 and is aimed at keen amateur gardeners who want to learn a little bit of plant science that is applicable in the garden and gain more enjoyment from the fascinating world of plants. This course also links with the Plant Propagation for Beginners on 31st October

The total cost of the course is 80€

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Come along and have a go at ‘Eco-printing’ techniques. You will experiment with leaves, flowers and rust combined with plant based dyes to print onto cotton and paper samplers. You can bring your own T-shirt or household linen to work on too. You will go home with some unique prints and an understanding of the materials and processes involved so that you can go away and experiment at home.

Friday 9th August 1-4pm 35€

20180421_153155596_iOSTo book a place on this course use the payment options below. This is a secure PayPal transaction but you do not need a PayPal account to use it. We will send you confirmation and further details when we receive your booking.

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Learn basic willow weaving techniques and create a stunning ‘acorn’ lantern for your garden, summer house or home by adding some fairy lights.

This half day course runs from 1.00-4.00 with a short break for refreshments (included)

IMG_0092You will create your own lantern to take home with you (all materials for the willow lantern are included in the cost) Add your own battery powered or solar lights to create a unique and subtle outdoor light.

This is a good beginners piece for anyone who wants to learn willow weaving or willow sculpture. More advanced courses will be running throughout the year.

You will need to wear comfortable ‘work’ clothes and bring a pair of light gardening gloves. Willow is a flexible material but moderate strength and dexterity in your hands and wrists are beneficial. We can help you if necessary.

25th September 1.00- 4.00 pm 35€ per person

BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR THIS WORKSHOP – PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM BELOW TO REQUEST EXTRA DATES 

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IMG_0160This half day course will teach you some basic willow weaving techniques through the creation of a hanging fatball bird feeder. These make great gifts and are an attractive garden feature.

A perfect option for beginners wanting to develop new skills. We are running this course on Wednesday 9th  1.00pm – 3.30pm. You will need to wear comfortable work clothing. Light refreshments and all materials are included in the cost of 28 euros per person.

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IMG_2796So many of our garden visitors have been stunned by our chicken wire Alliums that we have decided to pot on some workshops so that you can come and make them.

This half day workshop teaches you some basic chicken wire sculpture skills and you will make 3 Allium flowers on spikes to decorate your garden. They flower all year round!!

The workshop will run from 1.30-4.30 on Monday 26th August.

35€ per person. Light refreshments are included as well as all materials  to make 3 flower heads on spikes.

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THIS DATE IS NOW FULL, THERE ARE PLACES LEFT ON SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST 

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Learn the basics of basket weaving and create a decorative basket from a combination of willow and other hedgerow plants.

This course will run from 1-4pm on Wednesday 30th October and includes light refreshments as well as all materials needed to create a unique basket. Cost 35€

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. WE WILL BE HOLDING EXTRA DATES EARLY NEXT SPRING (INITIALLY 24TH MARCH). IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PREBOOK THEN GET IN TOUCH USING THE CONTACT FORM BELOW:

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IMG_0676Come along and learn the art of making animal sculptures out of willow. Make a majestic Stag Head to mount indoors or outside.

You will learn the basics of using willow as a medium for sculpture and create an impressive stag head sculpture over the course of the day.

Tuesday 8th October 10.00-4.30; a light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included: 65€ 

Willow is a flexible material that is easy to use for freestyle IMG_1677sculpture and you will be able to add your own personal touches to your stags head. You do need a little strength and dexterity to work with willow on a larger sculpture such as the stags head. We will support anyone who needs a little help to finish theirs off on the day.

THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW CLOSED FOR BOOKINGS, WE HAVE ONE MORE FOR 2019 ON 22ND OCTOBER. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR ADVANCE NOTICE OF 2020 DATES

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Agastache is a genus of plants in the nettle or Lamiaceae family – known for its anti-oxidant properties –  related to the Salvias and Mints. Most species originate from North America and are completely hardy and flower for months on end, they are well suited to the hot dry summer conditions here and tolerate the cold winters nights of the Massif Central. They are nectar rich and in the wild they are pollinated by humming birds and butterflies, the bees love them too. They are stunning plants for the cottage garden border, containers and herb garden, but did you know that many of them are edible and almost all of them can be used to make refreshing tisanes?

The flowers are edible and can be used to brighten up salads as a garnish or frozen in ice cubes for a floral addition to summer drinks and the flowers, stems and leaves can be used either on their own or in a blended herbal tea or ’tisane’ . In Asia the genus is used extensiely in herbal medicine and can be used to treat nausea, lack of appetite, colds and fevers, indigestion and is said to have many more medicinal and well being properties.

We love Agastache at Le Jardin Creatif and have a collection of different species with 6 available at our nursery. The feature image if Agastache ‘Rose Mint’ with pink flowers and highly fragrant foliage.

We also have Agastache ‘Apricot Sprite’, A. cana, A. rupestres, À. rugosa (the ‘Korean Mint’), A. ‘Astello Indigo’

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You can start your own collection, come along to the nursery on Saturdays 10-4 or this Sunday (23rd June) when we will be open with two other local gardens for the ‘Jardins Ouverts‘ scheme.