This month...

NEW YEAR’S DAY WALK 1 Jan, 1-3pm

Hinton Ampner, near Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0LA Tour the gardens at this historic house with head gardener John Wood. Booking required, tickets £10. Admission £13.50 adults; NT free 03442 491895; www.nationaltrustorg.uk

WINTER ROSE PRUNING WORKSHOP 10-12, 15, 17, 22, 24-25 & 27 Jan 10am-12noon or 2-4pm

David Austin Roses, Albrighton, Wolverhampton WV7 3HB Learn the art and craft of rose pruning with the experts at David Austin roses. Enjoyable and relaxed tuition. £30 inc refreshments 0800 111 4699; www.davidaustinroses.co.uk

WINTER WALK AND TALK 11 Jan, 1-3pm

RHS Garden Wisley Wisley Lane, Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB Join RHS Wisley’s enthusiastic curatorial team for a walk around the garden. Learn about the plants used for seasonal colour in winter. Stout footwear required. £37/£23 RHS 020 3176 5830; www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley

THE ULTIMATE SNOWDROP SALE 26 Jan, 10.30am-12noon

Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middx EN2 9HG Annual snowdrop sale with specialist nurseries offering rare and unusual specimens. Entry is free 03000 030610; www.visitleevalley.org.uk

BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH 26-27 Jan, one hour, any time

Your garden, UK-wide Spend an hour counting the maximum number of birds that visit your garden at any one time, to participate in this national survey. www.rspb.org.uk

FRUIT TREE PRUNING WORKSHOP 27 Jan, 10am-1pm

Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 1SX Learn the history behind pruning orchard trees. Practical course with supervised, hands-on experience. Adults £25; booking required 01928 569896; www.nortonpriory.org