Events
Things to look forward to.
Dates for your diary.
John Foley Flower Bed Design Consultations – July
Various dates in July, 9.000am-16.30pm
FREE
Come and meet John Foley, expert horticulturalist and RHS Master Grower, to learn what design and planting schemes you could achieve in your garden or outdoor space… merging his years of experience with your ideas and style preferences.
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 1st September, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Floristry for beginners - Dahlias
Thursday 19th September 2024, 10am-12.00pm (morning session) 1pm-3pm (afternoon session)
Half day - £65 Full day - £130
Join Leafy Couture for either a half or full day of creativity as you learn to create stunning floral displays…..
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Sunday 3rd November, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Willow Animal Sculpture Workshop with Pip Cottage
Sunday 10th November, 9:00am–4:30pm
£95
A popular workshop to produce a 2ft high deer, hare, sheep, pig, or bird…ready to decorate with lights for festive cheer.
Behind the scenes of Holden Clough…
Wednesday 3rd July 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm
FREE
We invite you to come to The Nursery and join the wonderful Paul, as he takes you behind the scenes and beyond the staff only signs on an all access look around the site. Hear our rich history dating back to 1927 and discover how we grow our plants, what goes into the process, and what is takes to grow one of the largest selections of award winning, hardy perennials in the north.
Bring your own container, planter or hanging basket workshop
Wednesday 26th June 2024, 10.30am-12.00pm
FREE
You are invited to bring your own containers and baskets here to The Nursery to come and join Paul for a live planting workshop. He will show and advise the right choices of plants, herbs, compost and more…to ensure seasonal success in your planters.
John Foley Flower Bed Design Consultations – June
Various dates in June, 9.30am-16.30pm
FREE
Come and meet John Foley, expert horticulturalist and RHS Master Grower, to learn what design and planting schemes you could achieve in your garden or outdoor space… merging his years of experience with your ideas and style preferences.
Make your own Aromatherapy Perfume
Friday 31st May, 11:00am–1:00pm
£38
Delight your senses and learn about the power of botanical essential oils in this enjoyable, aromatic blending session, guided by Pippa Taylor.
Bring your own container or hanging basket workshop
Thursday 23rd May 2024, 10.30am-12.30pm
FREE
You are invited to bring your own containers and baskets here to The Nursery to come and join Paul for a live workshop, he will help to plant and advise the right choices to ensure Summer success in your planters.
Bring your own container or hanging basket workshop
Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 10.30am-12.30pm
FREE
You are invited to bring your own containers and baskets here to The Nursery to come and join Paul for a live workshop, he will help to plant and advise the right choices to ensure Summer success in your planters.
A Masterclass in Planting Schemes - Extra date added
Wednesday 15th May 2024, 9.00am-11.00am
£45
Join John Foley for this interesting masterclass, where he’ll explain how to associate, group, and position plants in your garden, to get the very best out of them: embracing different styles and pushing boundaries.
A Masterclass in Planting Schemes
Monday 13th May 2024, 9.00am-11.00am
£45
Join John Foley for this interesting masterclass, where he’ll explain how to associate, group, and position plants in your garden, to get the very best out of them: embracing different styles and pushing boundaries.
Indoor plant surgery with Ian
Tuesday 7th May 2024, 10.00am-12.00pm
FREE
Part of our National Garden Week free events…Pop in to see Ian and ask him anything about house plants or terrariums!
Ian can give you top tips and tricks to keep your indoor plants looking fabulous…he can let you know how to identify signs of under-watering, over-watering, or insufficient light to ensure your plants not only survive, but really thrive!
Gardener’s Question Time with John Foley
Monday 6th May 2024, 9.00am-11.00am
FREE
Part of our National Garden Week free events…You are invited to The Nursery to come and meet with John Foley, expert horticulturalist, to ask him absolutely anything about the plant and natural world…
Garden Designer Drop-in Sessions
Saturday 4th May 2024, 09.00am-12.00pm
FREE
Part of our National Garden Week free events…Pop into The Nursery and talk to one of our experienced Garden Designers about what you are looking to achieve in your outdoor space, and how you may accomplish that with particular plants and style choices.
Container planting demo & advice with Paul
Thursday 2nd May 2024, 10.00am-11.30am
FREE
Part of our National Garden Week free events…You are invited to The Nursery to come and join Paul for a live container planting demo, and to learn the hows, whats, wheres and whens of container planting.
Container planting demo & advice with Paul
Wednesday 1st May 2024, 10.00am-11.30am
FREE
Part of our National Garden Week free events…You are invited to The Nursery to come and join Paul for a live container planting demo, and to learn the hows, whats, wheres and whens of container planting.
Hand Craft your own Berry Bowl
Saturday 27th April, 10:00am–12:00pm
£50
In this 2 hour workshop, you will mould stoneware clay over a slump to create your own bespoke Berry Bowl. Guided by Justine Whitaker from Bowland Pottery, you will learn many hand-building skills as you immerse yourself in turning the earth into a useable bowl that should last a lifetime.
Willow Worskshop - Garden Obelisks - with Pip Cottage
Friday 26th April, 9.30am–4:00pm
From £60
Great for edible and ornamental climbers or a bold feature that adds structure to your garden. Half day and full day options available.
Becoming RHS Master Grower & Creating Award-Winning Planting Schemes
Tuesday 16th April 2024, 9.00am-11.00am
£45
Join nurseryman John Foley, as he tells the story of how he and his team won the coveted title of RHS Maser Grower in 2023.
He’ll be going into detail about our hardy perennial growing process, the non-use of polytunnels, planting and growing techniques, tips and tricks, as well as touching on plant combinations to achieve certain looks and styles…all of which have contributed to us winning Master Grower and numerous top accolades at Tatton Park, Harrogate and Southport alike.
Propagation Masterclass
Thursday 21st March, 9:00am–11.00am
£45
Join John Foley, expert horticulturalist and Master Grower 2023, to discover the wonder of plants by understanding how to harness the ability to reproduce them, through cuttings, division, and other forms of propagation.
Living Willow “Harlequin Tree” Sculpture Workshop with Pip Cottage
Sunday 17th March, 10:00am–4:00pm
£95
Weave your own living willow tree and take it home in a pot. A satisfying make and a great feature to plant out in the garden or into a larger pot.
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Saturday 16th March 2024, 10.30am–1.00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Pruning Masterclass
Tuesday 27th February, 9:00am–11.00am
£45
Join John Foley, expert horticulturalist and Master Grower 2023, to unravel the mystery of how and when to prune, across a variety of different plants.
Terrarium Workshop
Saturday 10th February 2024, 1pm-3pm
£45
A 2-hour interactive, hands-on Terrarium Building Workshop.
Learn how to create your very own unique terrarium that can stand proud in your home, or workspace, or even be given as a gift.
Christmas Wreath Illustration Workshop with Lucie Cooke
Sunday 10th December, 10:00am–11:30am
£45
Learn the basic festive botanical elements, such as holly, pine and mistletoe and build them into a wreath illustration on both…
Christmas Block Painting Workshop with Jessica Jayne Design
Sunday 3rd Sunday, 10:00am–12:30pm
£45
Join Jessica in the Glasshouse at Holden Clough Nurseries for a creative two hours of Botanical Printing. Jessica will guide you through…
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Tuesday 28th November, 2:00pm–4:00pm
Thursday 30th November, 11.00am-1.00pm
Saturday 2nd December, 10.00am-12.00pm
Tuesday 5th December, 2:00pm–4:00pm
Thursday 7th December, 11.00am-1.00pm
Saturday 9th December, 10.00am-12.00pm
Tuesday 12th December, 2:00pm–4:00pm
Thursday 14th December, 11.00am-1.00pm
Saturday 16th December, 10.00am-12.00pm
£80
Join us for a festive and hands-on Christmas wreath making workshop where you'll learn to create beautiful wreaths to deck your halls!
Terrarium Workshop with Ribble Valley Botanist
Sunday 26th November, 10:30am–12:00pm
£45
Learn how to create your very own unique terrarium, for your home, with a variety of options available. Learn about the plants…
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Saturday 11th November, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Christmas Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
Wednesday 8th November, 11:00am–1:30pm
£69
By the end of this fully comprehensive workshop you will be well on your way to lettering up your very own gift tags, christmas cards…
Christmas Block Painting Workshop with Jessica Jayne Design
Sunday 5th November, 10:00am–12:30pm
£45
Join Jessica in the Glasshouse at Holden Clough Nurseries for a creative two hours of Botanical Printing. Jessica will guide you through…
Arm Knitting Workshop with AllyBobsKnits
Saturday 2nd September, 10:30am–1:00pm
£95
Get creative, have fun and learn a new skill by coming along to one of AllyBobsKnits popular chunky wool blanket arm knitting…
Botanical Printing Workshop with Jessica Jayne Design
Saturday 19th August, 10:00am–12:30pm
£45
Join us in The Glass House for a creative two hours of botanical printing printing. Jessica will guide you through three printing…