CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENT

Balgove Larder: Garden Shed Floral Workshops & Garden Tour

Balgove Larder has got together with Strathtyrum Flowers to bring you a series of floral workshops and garden tours throughout the year.

Balgove Larder: Garden Shed Floral Workshops & Garden Tour

About Balgove Larder: Garden Shed Floral Workshops & Garden Tour

14th June 2025
25th June 2025
12th July 2025
plus 4 more date(s), see below for more info
See content below for times
Balgove Larder
Balgove Larder Strathtyrum , St Andrews KY16 9SF
See event website for details
Visit the event website here

Our flowers are sustainably grown at the Walled Garden, here on the estate, following organic principles, and carefully sowed, planted and harvested by hand to ensure their beauty and quality.

This year, we're delighted to offer tours of the Walled Garden, where you'll be guided through the art of sustainably growing cut-flowers and vegetables, using no-dig and organic methods. Plus, we've managed to graft tours with a couple of workshops!

There's plenty to learn and arrange during this year's growing season!

Saturday 10th May, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Late Spring Workshop & Cutting Garden Tour:
Join us to make your own arrangement with a selection of late spring blooms and foliage. This workshop includes a tour of the cutting garden in the Walled Garden.

Saturday 14th June, 10.30am - 13.00pm - Early Summer Workshop & Walled Garden Tour - Cutting Garden:
Enjoy a 'garden to vase' experience, starting with a visit to the cutting garden. Here, you will meet Head Gardener, David, who will take you through the principles of cutting and conditioning. It's then off to the Flower Barn to arrange what you've cut and selected!

Wednesday 25th June, 10.00am - 12.00pm - Walled Garden Tour - Cutting Garden:
Join Head Gardener, David for a tour of the Cutting Garden for a guide to cut-flower growing. Learn everything about growing under the Scottish climate and what varieties are best for cutting and arranging.

Saturday 12th July, 10.00am - 12.00pm - Walled Garden Tour - Kitchen Garden:
Join Head Gardener, David for a tour of the Kitchen Garden for a guide to vegetable growing. Learn how and what to grow, sustainably, following organic principles with no chemical inputs.

Saturday 9th August, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Late Summer Workshop:
Join us for a morning of arranging an array of beautiful late summer stems and some of the cutting garden's favourites such as Zinnia and Cosmos.

Saturday 6th September, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Dahlia Workshop:
We celebrate the delightful dahlia! Learn how to create your own bouquet with these unique and beautiful blooms. We will also provide some top tips on how they grow.

Saturday 11th October, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Dried Flower Workshop:
Join us in flower arranging using the best of the summer grown dried stems. Learn about the drying process and create your own everlasting bouquet, which will include flowers, grasses and seed pods.

Wednesday 22nd October, 10.30am - 12.30pm - Meadow in a Frame Workshop:
Using foraged branches and chicken wire, create a frame to arrange a unique meadow, carefully arranging summer grown dried flowers.

Tickets include all materials and refreshments.

Please include all names of attendees in the 'Gift Message/Additional Items' box before checking out.

Workshops and tours will be held in the Flower Barn (Garden Shed) and the Walled Garden, a short distance away. Appropriate clothing is advised. Meeting point for all workshops and tours is at the Garden Shed.

Private party bookings are available by prior arrangement, for more info please call 01334 898 145 or email info@balgove.com

Please note that tickets are not issued, simply give your name and order number on the day of your workshop.

Flowers described and shown in the images may vary depending on the growing season and conditions.

Additional Dates: 25 June 2025, 12 July 2025, 09 August 2025, 06 September 2025, 11 October 2025, 25 October 2025

Sponsored Links

Napier Uni
Napier Uni

Other Events at Balgove Larder

Balgove Larder Night Market

Selected dates between 1st May 2025 - 2nd September 2025

The Balgove Night Market returns in 2025 and takes place on the first Tuesday of the month between May and September.

READ MORE

Sponsored Links

Hostelworld
ATG

Similar events you might like...

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lindores House

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Lindores House

Selected dates between 22nd February 2025 - 25th May 2025
Newburgh

Enjoy a woodland walk beside the loch and stunning views from the garden of Lindores House!

READ MORE
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens of Monimail Tower

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Gardens of Monimail Tower

Selected dates between 4th May 2025 - 6th July 2025
Letham

Visit Monimail Tower gardens, a 19th century walled garden and orchard, built around a 15th century tower, the remains of Cardinal Beaton's summer palace.

READ MORE
Balgove Larder: Garden Shed Floral Workshops & Garden Tour

Balgove Larder: Garden Shed Floral Workshops & Garden Tour

Selected dates between 10th May 2025 - 25th October 2025

Balgove Larder has got together with Strathtyrum Flowers to bring you a series of floral workshops and garden tours throughout the year.

READ MORE
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Craig Cottage

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Craig Cottage

18th May 2025
Cupar

Situated a few hundred yards from South Flisk is the charming Craig Cottage - a total contrast to South Flisk but the two gardens complement each other perfectly.

READ MORE
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Garden with the Dragon

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: The Garden with the Dragon

Selected dates between 24th May 2025 - 31st May 2025
Dunfermline

Enjoy a stroll round this quirky coastal garden hidden behind a walled plot and overseen by a majestic dragon sculpture perched on a tree!

READ MORE
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Swallows Rest

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Swallows Rest

25th May 2025
Newburgh

Enjoy a day out at Swallows Rest in Lindores with it's pond and small stream and over 50 varieties of narcissus, along with many hellebores and rhododendrons.

READ MORE
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Earlshall Castle

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Earlshall Castle

Selected dates between 25th May 2025 - 29th June 2025
Leuchars

This extensive, exquisitely designed garden, perfectly complements Earlshall Castle, restored by Sir Robert Lorimer in the 1890s.

READ MORE
Composted: A festival of biodegradable ideas

Composted: A festival of biodegradable ideas

31st May 2025 - 26th July 2025

Cambo Gardens in Fife is excited to announce Composted – a festival of biodegradable ideas, a unique six-week event happening from 31 May to 26 July.

READ MORE
Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirkbrae House

Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Open Garden: Kirkbrae House

1st June 2025 - 30th September 2025
Culross

Visit Kirkbrae House with it's acre of walled garden sitting high in the village of Culross in the shadow of the Abbey.

READ MORE

Find other events in Fife

Sponsored Links

Napier Uni
Napier Uni
Hostelworld
ATG

Popular Events

Dunfermline City Artisan Market
Pick up some wonderful local produce in the heart of Dunfermline City at the monthly Dunfermline City Artisan Market on St Catherine's Wynd!
Bounce In The Park - Dunfermline
Bounce In The Park, Scotland's Inflatable Theme Park, is returning to Dunfermline Public Park on 17th & 18th May!
Aeble x Kinneucher Five Course Pairing
Join Aeble x Kinneucher at Kinneuchar Inn on 25th May for a five course meal paired with carefully selected ciders. Not to be missed!
W3L Wrestling - Wrestlution XVIII - Kirkcaldy
The World Wide Wrestling League rumbles into Kirkcaldy on Saturday 14th June for a wrestling spectacular suitable for the whole family!
Fife Afro-Caribbean Summer Festival
AYT Foods is thrilled to announce the first-ever Afro-Caribbean Summer Festival, taking place at Pittencrieff Park (The Glen), Dunfermline on Saturday, 5th July!

Popular Listings

Adam Smith Theatre Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline Carnegie Hall Corn Exchange Cupar Kings Theatre Kirkcaldy Lochgelly Centre PJ Molloys Rothes Halls Teasses Estate The Byre Theatre St Andrews