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WT Garden Supplement Course Work The newest member of the WT team, Rebecca Cuffe, tracks down a handful of the best gardening tutorials around For all you readers out there oohing and ahhing over the gorgeous images in our gardening supplement this month before quickly sinking into a sigh over the daunting prospect of how to recreate something like that for yourself, you are not alone. Like gardens themselves, often a gardener needs a little nourishment before their real talent blooms into life. Whether you’re an experienced gardener interested in learning something new or a complete novice who just wants to know where to begin, there are options out there for everyone. Wisley Gardens in Surrey (rhs.org.uk/ gardens/wisley) have myriad options for all skill sets, interests and levels of expertise with courses and tutorials covering everything from photosynthesis to botanical cocktails. These courses are often run by the RHS team but others feature guests and experts such as the gardens’ curator, Matthew Pottage, and renowned plantsman Noel Kingsbury. Claire Brown will also be tutoring on The Perpetual Herb Garden in October, and runs talks and workshops herself through her business, Plant Passion (plantpassion.co.uk), which focuses on locally grown flowers. This is a great option for those who love local and are interested in arranging bouquets for their homes or as gifts to others. Meanwhile, Kew Gardens (kew.org) and Painshill in Surrey (painshill.co.uk) both have a number of courses and lectures which you may find helpful if you’re interested in capturing the beauty of the garden in photography or illustration, as well as their courses on gardening itself. Jo Arnell’s comprehensive year long course at Hornbook Manor in Woodchurch, Kent (pictured) (hornbrookmanor.co.uk), is run in small, informal groups, so there’s plenty of chances to ask Jo any questions you may have over some homemade cake. The course lasts a full year but you can also book an individual course if there’s a particular field you’re interested in. Godinton House is also well worth a visit, as they run gardening events throughout the year (gardeningworkshops.co.uk/godintonhouse. co.uk). You may have noticed in our own April Notebook that they are holding a topiary workshop this month, but there is more to learn with head gardener Viv Hunt, who has combined forces with professional gardener Fiona Abrahams in monthly workshops since November. For the foodies of the Weald there are some invaluable learning opportunities at Brogdale Collections (brogdalecollections.org). As the home of the national fruit collection, there are few better places than Brogdale to learn about fruit, food and foraging in the British countryside, with courses on grafting, pruning, orchard design or cider making, to name a few. One last tutor worth a try is Steve Edney, who is head gardener at The Salutation in Sandwich (the-salutation.com) and runs classes limited to only eight people. These courses include light lunch and refreshments in their £80 price as well as demonstrations, practical work, tours and invaluable advice. Make a Scarecrow Competition Take part in Harpers & Hurlingham’s charity competition at Wealden Times Midsummer Fair for the chance to win £250 for your child’s school Harpers & Hurlingham in Cranbrook are inviting schools and children’s organizations to take part in ‘Making a Scarecrow’ competition. All entrants will be displayed in the Harpers & Hurlingham stand at Wealden Times Midsummer Fair at Hole Park, Rolvenden on 8, 9 & 10 June 2017. The general public will be invited to judge the winner, whilst at the same time raising money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The winning school/organization will also receive £250. To participate please call Jane at Harpers and Hurlingham on 01580 715400 and join in the fun! The competition is open to children aged 10 and below, who must enter as part of a school or children’s organisation, rather than as individuals. how to make a scarecrow • Build the frame. Begin by centring a 5 foot (1.5 m) stick near the top of a 6 to 8 foot (1.8 to 2.4 m) stick, rake handle or garden pole. This creates the shoulders of the scarecrow. Fasten the shorter stick in place using a screwdriver and screw, some twine, or hot glue. • Put the shirt on. Button up the front, then tie the arm ends and bottom of the shirt using twine or wire. • Stuff the shirt with straw, hay, leaves, grass clippings, wood chips and rags. • Put the overalls on. Make a hole in the seat of the overalls for the vertical stick to pass through. Stuff the legs. • Give him hands. • Give him feet. • Make the head using burlap or a pillowcase • Give your scarecrow facial features. Ideas include using a pen to draw them on, cutting out felt shapes, using buttons for eyes, nose and mouth, and bits of black plastic or pipe cleaner to make eyebrows. • Give your scarecrow some hair. • Accessorise. You can personalise your scarecrow by accessorising it any way you like. His most important accessory, however, is a straw hat. Use any old hat you have lying around and secure to his head with hot glue. Here are some other (optional) accessorising ideas: - Tie a red bandana around his collar, or leave a bright handkerchief peeking out of his pocket. - Jazz up his hat using some brightly coloured plastic flowers. - Stick an old pipe in his mouth. - Tie reflective or shiny ribbon to your scarecrow to add movement and reflect light. wealdentimes.co.uk 26
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