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SUMMARY:🌱 Gardening for Nature: How to prepare for Spring!
DESCRIPTION:🌱 Gardening for Nature: (Full-day workshop)\nCome to our nature-focused estate and discover the secrets of permaculture and nature friendly gardening to prepare your garden for spring!\nJoin us on Friday 20th November 2026\, from 9am–4.30pm\, for a hands-on\, full-day workshop that introduces the principles and practice of nature-friendly gardening in preparing for Spring— ideal for beginners\, growers\, or anyone looking to cultivate a more sustainable approach to their space. \nAs autumn arrives at Faldonside\, the gardens and wider estate take on a different character. Leaves turn golden\, seed heads and berries provide valuable food for wildlife\, and the woodland and hedgerows become alive with activity as nature prepares for winter.  Join us for a special day exploring how we garden for nature at Faldonside and discover practical ideas you can take home and use in your own garden\, either in autumn or preparing for Spring. \nHosted in our thriving permaculture-inspired Walled Garden at Faldonside Eco\, just minutes from Melrose in the Scottish Borders\, this session offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the world of permaculture gardening. You’ll learn how to work with nature — not against it — to grow productive\, resilient gardens that support biodiversity\, soil health\, and long-term sustainability. \nSet within a beautiful Scottish Borders estate\, this is much more than a gardening course. It is an opportunity to step into a working landscape\, see nature-led gardening in practice and discover how even small changes can make a real difference to wildlife. \n🌱 What to Expect:\n\nIntroduction to PermacultureWe’ll explore some of the core principles of permaculture and how they apply to everyday gardening.\nGuided Garden TourEnjoy an immersive autumnal walk through our restored Victorian Walled Garden\, observing sustainable systems in action — from compost bays and companion planting to perennial crops and no-dig beds.\nPractical Group SessionsEnd the day with a friendly problem-solving workshop\, where we’ll discuss your own garden challenges and how permaculture might help.\n\nWhether you have a balcony garden\, allotment\, or acres to explore\, this workshop will equip you with practical knowledge\, inspiration\, and confidence to take the next steps in your growing journey. \nObserve\, Explore\, Grow – A Practical Introduction\n📍 Location: Faldonside Eco\, near Melrose\, TD6 (NOTE PLEASE USE HOUSE NAME IN SATNAV NOT POSTCODE)📅 Date: Friday 20th November 2026⏰ Time: 9am – 4.30pm💷 Cost: £68/person \n\nReserve Your Place
URL:https://faldonsideeco.com/event/nature-friendly-gardening-an-introduction-2/
LOCATION:The Walled Garden\, Faldonside Estate\, Melrose\, Scottish Borders\, TD6 9BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sustainability,Workshops
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SUMMARY:🍎❄️ Winter Fruit Tree Pruning - prepare your trees ❄️🍐
DESCRIPTION:🍎❄️ Winter Fruit Tree Pruning at Faldonside Eco ❄️🍐 \nAs winter settles over the estate\, come and spend a cosy afternoon in our beautiful Victorian walled garden\, learning the art of winter fruit tree pruning. \nOn Sunday 6th December\, 1pm–4pm\, we’ll explore how to care for fruit trees through the colder months and encourage healthy\, productive growth for the seasons ahead. \nWe’ll take a look at our established and newly trained apple\, pear and plum trees\, with a practical demonstration of formative pruning techniques for apple and pear trees. \nThere’ll be plenty of time to ask questions\, share experiences and get advice about your own fruit trees — all gathered around a warming fire\, with a plentiful supply of tea\, coffee and cake. ☕🔥🍰 \nWhether you’re new to fruit tree care or looking to build your confidence with pruning\, you’re very welcome. \n📅 Sunday 6th December 2026\n⏰ 1pm–4pm\n🌿 Faldonside Eco – Victorian Walled Garden.  Faldonside House\, Melrose (NOTE\, PLEASE USE HOUSE NAME FOR SATNAV NOT POSTCODE) \nSpaces are limited\, so booking is essential – BOOK BELOW 
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LOCATION:FaldonsideEco\, FaldonsideEco\, Faldonside Estate\, Melrose\, Scottish Borders\, TD6 9BG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Foraging,Gardening,Herbology,Nature,PRUNING,Wellbeing
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