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NURSERY EVENTS, FULL DAY COURSES, PLANT FAIRS AND SHOWS 2008

We are willing to bring along orders of plants for collection at these events provided that we are given plenty of notice beforehand, 3 days with one day/weekend events, but at least 5 days with the flower shows.

Building upon the success of Nursery Events organised here last year, with the collaboration of the Royal Horticultural Society we are very pleased to announce that once again we will be hosting seven events this during 2008.

HCN & RHS Nursery Events will commence each day at 1.00pm at Sawley Village Hall with coffee or tea followed by a presentation by Peter or John Foley using live plants and slides followed by time for questions.

Peter is well known on BBC Radio Lancashire as a member of the ‘phone-in’ gardening team and also a tutor at Alston Hall College. He welcomes those present to bring along any specimens of plants, insect or disease damage for identification on the day.

We then move on to the nursery for a walk around the beds looking at plants topical to that day’s event together with a practical demonstration and time for further questions to be answered. This is followed by tea and scones and then time to browse the sales beds with a 10% sales discount on the day offered to those at the event.

February
Friday 29th February – ‘Winter Colour in Your Garden’. A look at a vast range of plants that can liven up your garden in winter, how to site them for best effect and with tips on any special pruning and cultural care needed. Demonstration -- winter pruning of shrubs.	RHS event
March
15th March AGS Blackpool Show Collegiate High School, Blackpool 12.00-4.00	Flower Show
Tuesday 18th March - ‘Fantastic Foliage’. Foliage is the backbone of any garden and is there all year round to act as a foil for seasonal flowering plants as well as giving the garden ‘life’ on dull winter days. Learn how to care for you plants and choose those best suited to your garden. Demonstration - when and how to prune.	RHS event
April
5th April Edinburgh SRGC Alpine Plant Show Fairmilehead Parish Church 10.30-4.00	Flower Show
6th April Arley Spring Plant Fair Arley Hall, Northwich, Cheshire 10.00-4.00	Plant Fair
14th April 10.00-4.00, cost £32.50 ‘Fantastic Foliage’ with Peter Foley Good foliage makes a garden and can be used in an effective way all year round, especially as a backdrop to flowering plants. This day course, with our garden expert, will give you the knowledge and confidence needed to enhance your garden with some fantastic foliage.	Alston Hall
17th April “Gardeners’ Evening” including Gardeners’ Question Time and Plant Sale at St. Mary’s R.C. School, Longsight Road, Osbaldeston (on A59 near Preston) with Peter Foley of Holden Clough Nursery and BBC Radio Lancashire. Time: 7.30pm, Admission: £3 per car (pay at the door) Light refreshments and raffle. Proceeds to: NSPCC – charity no. 216401 St. Mary’s R.C. Church – charity no. 250037 You are welcome to bring along any plants, pests or diseases for identification.	Charity Event
20th April Chatsworth Specialist Plant Sale Chatsworth House, Derbyshire 11.00-5.00	Plant Sale
May
Friday 9th May “Gardeners’ Question Time and Plant Sale” At Thorneyholme School, Trough Road, Dunsop Bridge, near Clitheroe with Peter and John Foley of Holden Clough Nursery as featured several times on BBC Gardeners’ World. Comprising a short talk by both nurserymen followed by question time, plus plenty of plants to brighten your garden this year. Time: 7.00pm, Admission: £3 per person (tickets from Holden Clough Nursery, St. Hubert’s Church or Puddleducks Post Office & Tearooms, Dunsop Bridge) or pay on door. Refreshments and raffle. Proceeds to: St. Hubert’s R.C. Church – charity no. 250037	Charity Event
11th May NCCPG Rare Plant Fair Arley Hall, Northwich, Cheshire 10.00-4.00	Plant Fair
11th May Newby Hall Spring Plant Fair nr. Ripon, North Yorkshire 10.00-4.30	Plant Fair
Tuesday 13th May – ‘Plants for Problem Places’. Every garden has one or more spots where plants will not thrive or you are not quite sure what is best suited to that difficult spot whether it be too dry, over wet, windy, steeply banked or just plain terrible soil. There are certain plants that will thrive in these situations and demonstrate the adaptability of nature. Demonstration – planting techniques.	HCN event
18th May Hutton-in-the-Forest Plant & Food Fair nr. Penrith, Cumbria 10.00-4.00	Plant Fair
June
Friday 6th June - ‘Environmentally Friendly Gardening and how to encourage wildlife into your garden’. Organised as part of the Bowland Festival this follows on from our work done on the nursery where we have been granted a Silver Award under the Green Business Scheme. All kinds of tips on lessening your reliance on chemicals, recycling your garden waste to produce marvellous rich compost, encouraging insects, birds and other wildlife which will benefit your garden and make it a more interesting place to visit. Demonstration - composting techniques.	HCN event
8th June Sawley Village Plant Sale Sawley Village Hall, nr. Clitheroe 11.00-4.00	Plant Sale
14-15 June Art & Garden 2008 Millbarn, Samlesbury Bottoms near Preston 11.00-5.00	Summer Fair and Garden Event
16th June 11.00-4.00, cost £29.00 ‘Environmentally Friendly Gardening’ with Peter Foley We will discuss ways in which you can enhance your garden’s appearance and at the same time enjoy the wildlife that your plants encourage into your garden. Sustainable and beneficial soil improvement plus weed and pest control will be covered as well as suitable British native species that can be planted or propagated and are often overlooked in favour of exotic plants.	Alston Hall
22nd June Dalemain Garden Festival Dalemain, near Penrith 10.00-6.00	Garden Festival
July
6th July Alston Hall Summer Fair/Garden Event Alston Hall College, Longridge, near Preston 10.00-4.00	Summer Fair and Garden Event
23-27July RHS Tatton Park Flower Show Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire 10.00-6.00	Flower Show
Thursday 31st July - ‘Crocosmia Through The Ages’ by John Foley. Crocosmia are enjoying a much deserved resurgence in popularity and my son John has amassed a considerable collection of these colourful South African plants. He will dispel the myth that they are invasive weeds and explain their history as well as how the various hybrids and varieties came about. Demonstration – designing a new perennial planting.	HCN event
August
13th Aug - ‘Hardy Plants for Cold Places’ Peter and John Foley will cover a wealth of interesting perennials that flourish in northern climates that will be guaranteed to bring colour to your garden from spring until autumn, together with cultural tips, advice and recommended varieties plus a nursery walk.	RHS event
24-25 Aug Dorothy Clive Garden Plant Fair Willoughbridge, Market Drayton, Shropshire 10.00-5.30	Plant Fair
31st Aug Newby Hall Autumn Plant Fair nr. Ripon, North Yorkshire 10.00-4.30	Plant Fair
September
19th September 11.00-4.00, cost £29.00 ‘Hardy Plants for Cold Places’ with Peter Foley A lovely time of year to see some of the colourful perennials and shrubs that will flourish in colder locations and be guaranteed to give you colour every year. Advice will be given on plant selection and suitability for certain soils plus cultural tips.	Alston Hall
21st Sept. NCCPG Rare Plant Fair Blagdon Hall, nr. Morpeth, Northumberland 10.00-4.30	Plant Fair
12-14Sept. Harrogate Autumn Flower Show Great Yorkshire Showground varies	Flower Show
October
Tuesday 3rd October – ‘The Autumn Garden’. This is the time of year when you can relax a little and enjoy the culmination of a year’s work, appreciate the fine array of foliage colours on all types of plants, varied fruits and berries but at the same time plan for the year ahead. Demonstration – composting techniques, soil preparation and improvement.	HCN event

RHS events: £9.95 or £7.95 for RHS members. Tel. 0845 6121253

HCN events: £9.95 or £7.95 for RHS members. Tel. 01200 447615

Costs HCN event and RHS per person and tickets can be obtained by sending payment to Holden Clough Nursery, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 4PF. If you are not familiar with this locality there will be a map on the ticket reverse and we look forward to welcoming you on the day. Telephone: 01200 447615. Other events please contact organisers.

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