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Garden Masterclass- Gardening the Beth Chatto way


Garden Masterclass- Gardening the Beth Chatto way

On Thursday 14th July, Nursery & Gardens Director David Ward and Head Gardener Åsa Gregers-Warg, hosted a Garden Masterclass at the Gardens. 

 

Garden Masterclass- Gardening the Beth Chatto way

David Ward



Garden Masterclass- Gardening the Beth Chatto way

Asa Gregers-Warg



 

Garden Masterclass organise one day workshops and webinars, bringing together gardening experts with gardeners and garden designers who are keen to learn new skills and knowledge.

Our Masterclass taught participants how to 'Garden the Beth Chatto Way'. Topics covered included garden history, soil preparation and drought tolerant planting.


 

Garden Masterclass- Gardening the Beth Chatto way

Learning about soil preparation

Garden Masterclass- Gardening the Beth Chatto way

A walk around the garden- talking pond maintenance with Gardener Sally


David also took the group to Chattowood, a housing development near to the Gardens where David and the developers have been working in partnership to introduce sustainable, drought tolerant planting. Areas on the development were planted in April into sand with minimal irrigation. 


Garden Masterclass- Gardening the Beth Chatto way

Drought tolerant planting on the Chattowood development

Click HERE to find out more about the Garden Masterclass and their future events.


Garden Masterclass- Gardening the Beth Chatto way

Garden Masterclass- Gardening the Beth Chatto way

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