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GARDENING CLASSES AT STANDALONE FARM

8 Oct (Autumn pruning) or 15 Oct (Introduction to garden design), 9am–1pm Standalone Farm, Wilbury Road, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 4JN

Learn how to sharpen, clean and keep tools disease free, and correctly prune trees and shrubs; plus create a garden border design for your own garden; £5.98 each for Herts young Homeless

01462 686775; standalonefarm.com

ROSE PRUNING – CLIMBERS AND RAMBLERS 13 or 15 Oct 11am–1pm

RHS Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 8ET

See how winter pruning all types of ramblers and climbers correctly gives bountiful blooms next year; £18 RHS, £31 non-RHS

01245 402019; rhs.org. uk/gardens/hyde-hall

CAPTURING AUTUMN’S GLORY PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

15 or 19 Oct 10am–3pm Knoll Gardens, Stapehill Road, Hampreston, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7ND

Using the Knoll’s stunning autumn gardens, with their perennials and ornamental grasses, commercial photographer Dave Peckham shows you techniques to improve your photography skills – suitable for all levels; £50

01202 873931; knollgardens.co.uk

NATIONAL ALPINE GARDENING SHOW

15 Oct 11am–4pm

RHS Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1QB

The National Alpine Garden Society showcases a fabulous range of horticultural gems that you can buy from specialist nurseries and pick up growing advice from the experts. Garden admission

01423 565418; rhs.org. uk/gardens/harlow-carr

BULB PLANTING WORKSHOP

27 Oct 10.30am–3.30pm Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthenshire SA32 8QH

Learn how to create wonderful spring displays in borders and containers with the head gardener. From £52 inc refreshments and lunch

01558 668998; aberglasney.org