In staking with natural materials Neil will cover building attractive cages with hazel and birch – making simple wigwams and how to support heavier plants like dahlias and peony. He will share tips on the best time to stake plus materials and suppliers and tricks so your plants will need less support. (Please come with gardening gloves and secateurs if you have them)

The workshop cost of £30 helps supports the work of our therapeutic theropeautic horticulture programs

Neil Ross is a local gardener and designer with over 30 years experience. After a degree in horticulture he trained in gardening craft at Sissinghurst - the iconic National Trust property before spending several years in New Zealand developing a large country estate and writing for magazines. He has been Head Gardener at St Catherines Court near Bath and teaches RHS courses at Bristol Botanic Gardens as well as teaching students with additional needs at the local community garden project Root Connections. (see Neilrossgardens.com)