Events

Workshops & Events 2025   


AGS Hexham Spring Show 2025

Saturday 29th March 11am - 3.30pm, Hexham Auction Market, Tyne Green, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2SG

Helen will be at the specialist plant fair that is part of this wonderful event.  A fantastic opportunity to see a wide range of alpine and hardy plants in the show hall and then browse the selection of plants for sale from Tinnisburn Plants and the other nurseries.

Scilla (Chionodoxa) National Plant Collection Open Day 2025

Sunday 30th March 10am - 4pm

An opportunity to view the National Collection of these delightful spring flowering bulbs, in addition to exploring the garden as it comes back to life after the winter.

The Old Byre Tearoom will be open for you to enjoy a warming bowl of soup, hot drinks and a selection of home-made cakes and scones.    

Perth SRGC Show 2025

Saturday 12th April 11am - 3.30pm, North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth, PH1 5BF

Helen will be at the specialist plant fair that is part of this wonderful event.  A fantastic opportunity to see a wide range of alpine and hardy plants in the show hall and then browse the selection of plants for sale from Tinnisburn Plants and the other nurseries.

Meconopsis National Plant Collection Open Weekend 2025

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May 10am - 4pm

Enjoy the spectacular display of Himalayan Blue Poppies and find out more about these beautiful plants.  The National Plant Collection of Meconopsis (George Sherriff Group & related M. gakyidiana) are planted out in a display bed in the woodland garden while many other species and cultivars are planted in mixed borders around the garden.

The Old Byre Tearoom will be open and serving freshly baked scones, home-made cakes and hot & cold drinks.  

Opening for Scotland's Garden Scheme: Admission £5 (under 16's free) supporting Eden Valley Hospice and The Christie

Dalswinton Mill Open Garden & Plant Fair 2025

Sunday 10th August 11am - 5pm

Enjoy the beautiful garden created by Colin Crosbie in the tranquil setting at Dalswinton Mill.  There will also be light refreshements, a mini plant fair, talks and demonstrations.

Opening for Scotland's Garden Scheme: Admission £6 (children free) 

Dalswinton Mill, DG2 0XY. Full details at scotlandgardens.org/dalswinton-mill

SRGC Scottish Autumn Show & Plant Fair 2025

Saturday 27th September 11am - 3.30pm, Howden Park Centre, Livington, West Lothian, EH54 6BW

Helen will be at the specialist plant fair that is part of this new event.  A fantastic opportunity to see a wide range of alpine and hardy plants in the show hall and then browse the selection of plants for sale from Tinnisburn Plants and the other nurseries.  There will also be talks and demonstrations on a wide range of subjects.

Christmas Wreath Workshops

Join Helen in the Potting Shed for a morning or afternoon of festive creativity, with seasonal refreshments.

The workshops are on: tbc

Make your own beautiful wreath to take home, using fresh, seasonal foliage from Helens' garden. Price £40 per person, all materials included.

Gardening talks for your group:  

Helen loves sharing her expertise and passion for plants - please get in touch if you'd like her to give a gardening talk to your Group or Organisation. 

Helen can come to you, or your group can visit the nursery for a tour, talk and refreshments in The Old Byre Tearoom.