Calling all nature loving gardeners.

Lay the foundations to your wildlife gardening knowledge and explore what you can do in your own garden to help nature flourish on this knowledge-filled day out in the CAT gardens.

This introductory day offers a wide variety of tips for gardening for nature, packed full of practical activities and knowledge to help wildlife thrive in your garden at home.

Explore the CAT site and learn all about how teams of gardeners and volunteers transformed a barren site to the stunning organic gardens that they are today.

Learn all about what to consider when designing your garden to ensure it helps wildlife to thrive.

Discuss soil health and learn how to keep the look after it.

Learn all about planting for wildlife, how to consider shelter for different species and the value of a water source.

Key information

• Duration: One day – Saturday 12th April 2025
• Start and finish times: starts at 9:30am and ends at 5pm
• Price: £125
• Includes: tuition, two refreshment breaks and lunch
• You’ll need appropriate footwear and clothing for a day out in the CAT gardens.
• No previous gardening experience required.

Terms and Conditions: for full list of terms and conditions click here

Tutor Details:

Veronica has been CAT’s Gardens Ranger since 2021. Bringing a holistic approach to gardening, Veronica’s passion for creating thriving, biodiverse outdoor spaces that are accessible to all is infectious, and her courses are filled with a wealth of practical, seasonal gardening knowledge.