Let's Grow Preston Gardening Club
Practical gardening skills. Real results. Affordable for everyone.
Join our friendly, hands-on gardening club and learn how to grow, care for and enjoy your garden with expert guidance from a local horticulturalist.
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This isn’t a sit-and-chat club — you’ll take part in practical tasks, learn by doing, and leave with real confidence to grow your own.
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Interested in joining in the New Year? Send us an email at letsgrowpreston@gmail.com and we'll add you to our waiting list!
About the Club
Workshops
The Let’s Grow Preston Gardening Club is run by a local charity with one simple aim: to help people reconnect with nature and learn sustainable gardening skills.
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Each session includes:
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A 45-minute talk from a qualified, local horticulturalist
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A one-hour practical gardening activity
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Handouts, demonstrations, and local supplier advice
You don’t need any experience — just curiosity and a willingness to give things a go.
What to Expect
Our Saturday morning workshops cover:
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Seed starting and propagation
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Garden planning and lawn care
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Wildlife-friendly gardening
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Composting and soil care
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Growing your own food
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Seasonal garden tasks
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Flower arranging and harvesting
Some specialist sessions are offered as Premium Workshops, including:
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Growing in containers and baskets
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Bulb planting and seasonal displays
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Willow weaving (Christmas garlands)
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Apple grafting
Sessions are hands-on, relaxed, and suitable for beginners and improvers.
Membership Options​
Gold Membership
£300 per year
Perfect for families and keen gardeners.​
Includes:
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Access to all standard workshops
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Access to all holiday children’s sessions
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20% off all plants
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40% off all premium workshops
Standard Membership
£15 per year
Ideal for casual gardeners and beginners.
Includes:
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Access to book workshops throughout the year
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£5 booking fee per session (including holiday club)
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Free workshop kits
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Vouchers for up to six free perennial plants
Holiday Gardening Club
Designed for families to learn and grow together.
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✔ Runs one weekday during each school holiday
✔ One adult + up to three well-behaved children
✔ Maximum session length: 2 hours
✔ Hands-on, creative gardening activities
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Great for children to learn where food and flowers come from — and get a bit muddy!
Pricing Overview
Standard workshops:
✔ £5 per session for members
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Premium workshops:
✔ Discounted for Gold members
✔ Full price for non-members
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All bookings are made through Eventbrite.
Ready To Grow With Us?
2026-2027
Workshops
Our Saturday morning workshops run from 10am–12pm and combine expert guidance with practical, hands-on gardening.
Each session includes:
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A 45-minute talk from a qualified local horticulturalist
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One hour of practical gardening activities
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Helpful handouts and take-home tips
Workshop Schedule - Tentative
Standard Workshops
£5 per session for Standard members, free for Gold members:
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21 February 2026 – When, Where & How to Start Seeds
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28 February 2026 – Planning Your Garden for the Year
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7 March 2026 – Propagation: Cuttings, Layering & Splitting
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14 March 2026 – Lawn Care & Maintenance
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21 March 2026 – Planning & Planting for Wildlife
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28 March 2026 – Soil, Compost & Plant Food
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11 April 2026 – Planning & Creating Your Food Growing Space
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16 May 2026 – Organic Gardening & Alternative Growing Methods
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6 June 2026 – Winter Vegetables
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18 July 2026 – Pests & Diseases
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25 July 2026 – Flower Arranging: Cut & Come Again Flowers
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5 September 2026 – Harvesting
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12 September 2026 – Harvesting, Pests & Diseases
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19 September 2026 – Propagation: Cuttings, Layering & Splitting
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26 September 2026 – Preparing the Ground
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7 November 2026 – Attracting Wildlife to Your Garden
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30 January 2027 – Fruit Tree Pruning (including shrubs, scions)
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Premium Workshops
Premium workshops include extra materials and specialist guidance.
(Discounted for Gold members - 40% off)
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9 May 2026 – Growing in Containers & Baskets
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24 October 2026 – Bulbs & Winter/Spring Containers
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14 November 2026 – Willow Weaving: Making a Christmas Garland
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30 January 2027 – Apple Grafting
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Why Join Us?
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Learn practical, real-world gardening skills
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Improve your confidence and knowledge
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Meet like-minded local people
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Support a local charity
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Make your garden work better for you and wildlife
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Every session you attend helps fund our wider community and education work.
