This workshop is suitable for those who would like to get a head start on their 2027 cut flower garden in autumn. At Secret Door Flowers we sow many hardy annuals and perennials in September for earlier flowers the following year. You will need to overwinter your seedlings once they are established so you will ideally have access to a cold frame, polytunnel, ‘zippy’ or greenhouse to protect them from heavy rain and snow. The varieties we are sowing will be Yorkshire-hardy so can survive low winter temperatures and do not need heat.
Whether you are complete beginner or are looking for new ideas, we will guide you through our flower growing process and share our knowledge and tips with you.
Starting with a tour of the September cutting garden, we will discuss which varieties we grow and how we ensure a succession of flowers throughout the season. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions as we sow our hardy seed varieties and propagate some seedlings for you to take home.
We will cover ground preparation, hardening off, planting out, protection, staking and ultimately when to cut and condition your home-grown flowers. Refreshments will be provided and we will also give you a selection of our own seedlings to take home ready to plant out.
The workshop will take place in the greenhouse so please wear suitable clothes and footwear. We do expect that the workshop will be able to go ahead whatever the weather.
Venue: Linton House, Lauradale Lane, Linton, BD23 5HQ
Please be aware that our workshops are non refundable and non transferable. If you find that you can no longer attend the date, please let us know asap and we will try to sell your place for you.
This workshop is suitable for those who would like to get a head start on their 2027 cut flower garden in autumn. At Secret Door Flowers we sow many hardy annuals and perennials in September for earlier flowers the following year. You will need to overwinter your seedlings once they are established so you will ideally have access to a cold frame, polytunnel, ‘zippy’ or greenhouse to protect them from heavy rain and snow. The varieties we are sowing will be Yorkshire-hardy so can survive low winter temperatures and do not need heat.
Whether you are complete beginner or are looking for new ideas, we will guide you through our flower growing process and share our knowledge and tips with you.
Starting with a tour of the September cutting garden, we will discuss which varieties we grow and how we ensure a succession of flowers throughout the season. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions as we sow our hardy seed varieties and propagate some seedlings for you to take home.
We will cover ground preparation, hardening off, planting out, protection, staking and ultimately when to cut and condition your home-grown flowers. Refreshments will be provided and we will also give you a selection of our own seedlings to take home ready to plant out.
The workshop will take place in the greenhouse so please wear suitable clothes and footwear. We do expect that the workshop will be able to go ahead whatever the weather.
Venue: Linton House, Lauradale Lane, Linton, BD23 5HQ
Please be aware that our workshops are non refundable and non transferable. If you find that you can no longer attend the date, please let us know asap and we will try to sell your place for you.