Planning your growing for flower farmers
2026-02-05 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual Zoom, N/A
Planning your growing workshop – VIRTUAL WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM
Thursday 12 February 10.00-12.30
Ever wanted an inside look at how someone else manages their growing or new to flower farming? This workshop will talk you through how we plan our crops, maximise our space and optimise production.
All flower farms are different, so we’ll be giving an insight into how we do things and talking through how you can work out the best approach for your growing space.
The workshop includes:
– A virtual tour of our growing spaces
– Planning crops and using a spreadsheet tool
– Maximising your germination rate and seed starting
– Using grow lights
– Planning successions
– Managing conditions for growing
– Optimising production
We’ll be learning in a small group and limit spaces to 6 per workshop to give everyone room to ask questions.
Cost: Usually £50 on sale for £35
How to Book: https://www.northandflower.co.uk/product-page/seed-starting-for-flower-farmers-5-february

Planning your growing for flower farmers
2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:30 | The Black Barn Eddisbury Hall Lane Macclesfield SK11 0AE, The Black Barn, Eddisbury Hall Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 0AE
Ever wanted an inside look at how someone else manages their growing or new to flower farming? This workshop will talk you through how we plan our crops, maximise our space and optimise production.
All flower farms are different, so we’ll be giving an insight into how we do things and talking through how you can work out the best approach for your growing space.
The workshop includes:
– A virtual tour of our growing spaces
– Planning crops and using a spreadsheet tool
– Maximising your germination rate and seed starting
– Using grow lights
– Planning successions
– Managing conditions for growing
– Optimising production
We’ll be learning in a small group and limit spaces to 6 per workshop to give everyone room to ask questions. There will be plenty of tea and cake. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions.
Cost: Usually £50 – currently on sale to £35
How to Book: https://www.northandflower.co.uk/product-page/seed-starting-for-flower-farmers-12-february

Quoting for Wedding Florists - ZOOM
2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Zoom, N/A
This workshop helps new and established florists or flower farmers plan and review their processes and templates for wedding quotes. You’ll also receive our custom Quoting Spreadsheet you can use to plan and quote your future wedding work.
Standard processes for your sales process
How to calculating input costs and profit
How to calculate quotes
How to design and present quotes
Creating mood boards
Tips on communicating with wedding couples
This workshop takes place via zoom. You just need to bring yourself and a pen/paper to make notes. You will also receive an electronic version of our planning spreadsheet – usually £10.
We’ll be learning in a small group and limit spaces to 8 per workshop to give everyone room to ask questions.
Cost: Usual cost £65 – currently on sale for £50
How to Book: https://www.northandflower.co.uk/product-page/quoting-weddings-for-florists-zoom-19-february

Advanced Growing Workshop
2026-02-27 10:00 - 13:00 | The Cutting Garden Plots, The Cutting Garden Plots Off Parson’s Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1XT
Join me in the cutting garden to take the next steps on your growing journey. This session is suitable for those who have taken a growing workshop with me before and are looking to extend their skills and knowledge further, or anyone who already has experience of growing flowers.
This workshop will focus on:

building good soil health

variety selection & planning for succession

growing from bulbs and corms through the year

adding perennials to your cutting patch

planting out tips and correct spacing

good feeding and watering practices

There will be both theoretical and practical elements and you will receive a printed handout with all the information to take away plus the Ranunculus corms we plant together.
Cost: £60.00
How to Book: https://www.thecuttinggarden.uk/flower-experiences/p/grow-your-own-flowers-advanced

Grow Your Own Flowers: The Basics
2026-03-06 10:00 - 13:00 | The Cutting Garden Plots, The Cutting Garden Plots Off Parson’s Lane, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1XT
Do you dream of a garden full of flowers or your own cutting patch? Growing your own flowers is a cost-effective and pleasurable way to achieve this. Early Spring is the perfect time to plan your flower beds and start sowing seeds.
This session is best suited to newbie growers/gardeners with little or no experience of sowing seeds, who would like to start growing flowers at home or on an allotment.
The session will focus on:

preparing your beds

planning what to grow

succession sowing and planting to ensure year-round colour

seed-sowing techniques

caring for seedlings

There will be both theoretical and practical elements and you will receive a printed handout with all the information to take away as well as your basic seed starting kit.
Cost: £60.00
How to Book: https://www.thecuttinggarden.uk/flower-experiences/p/grow-your-own-flowers

Willow Obelisk Workshop
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Old Farmhouse Flowers, 21 Carlton Road, Bassingham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9HB, United Kingdom
Craft your own 7-8ft three tier willow obelisk/plant support, ideal for climbing plants like sweet peas and runner beans.
Join us for a morning where we’ll guide you through making your willow obelisk that you can then enjoy in the garden.
All materials and refreshments included.
Please note:
This workshop is being held at Carlton le Moorland Village Hall.
The end product is 7-8ft tall, so please make sure you are able to transport it home!
Cost: £50.00
How to Book: please click this link: https://www.oldfarmhouseflowers.co.uk/workshop-and-events/willow-obeliskplant-support-14th-march-2026

Willow Obelisk Workshop
2026-03-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Old Farmhouse Flowers, 21 Carlton Road, Bassingham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9HB, United Kingdom
Craft your own 7-8ft three tier willow obelisk/plant support, ideal for climbing plants like sweet peas and runner beans.
Join us for a morning where we’ll guide you through making your willow obelisk that you can then enjoy in the garden.
All materials and refreshments included.
Please note:
This workshop is being held at Carlton le Moorland Village Hall.
The end product is 7-8ft tall, so please make sure you are able to transport it home!
Cost: £50.00
How to Book: click this link: https://www.oldfarmhouseflowers.co.uk/workshop-and-events/willow-obeliskplant-support-21st-march-2026

Seed sowing and growing for beginners
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:30 | The Black Barn Eddisbury Hall Lane Macclesfield SK11 0AE, The Black Barn, Eddisbury Hall Lane, Macclesfield, SK11 0AE
Would you like to start growing flowers but don’t know where to begin? Then this workshop is for you.
This informative workshop will talk you through how to grow annual flowers from seed and how to care for them. We’ve curated a lovely selection of flowers that will provide you with flowers throughout Summer. Everyone will sow a mix of hardy and half-hardy annual seeds to take home and nurture. We will talk you through the process of caring for your seedlings all the way from sowing to pricking out, potting on and then planting them out after the last frosts. No prior knowledge or experience is required.
We’ll be learning in a small group with plenty of tea and cake and sharing what we grow here on the flower farm.
All the materials are included: compost, seed trays, and a selection of seeds. You just need to bring yourself. We will be working either outside if dry, or our studio, so please wrap up warm.
Cost: £50.00
How to Book: https://www.northandflower.co.uk/shop

Spring Floral Arrangement Workshop
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | The Picturedrome Chestergate Macclesfield SK11 6DU, The Picturedrome, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Spring Floral Arrangement Workshop
Picturedrome 2:00-4:00pm
Saturday 2 May 2026
Create a beautiful spring floral arrangement in this 2 hour workshop. You’ll learn about flower care, designing your arrangement and sustainable flower arranging techniques. We’ll be using locally grown flowers from our Cheshire flower farm.
Hosted at the Picturedrome, the ticket includes all the materials you need to create and take home a beautiful arrangement.
Cost: £50.00
How to Book: https://www.northandflower.co.uk/product-page/spring-floral-workshop

Friday Flowers
2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Old Farmhouse Flowers, 21 Carlton Road, Bassingham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 9HB, United Kingdom
Come and join us for a morning of pure flowery indulgence! The focus of this fun and informal session is to embrace the pure joy of working with seasonal flowers whether you are a novice or an experienced flower arranger.
The workshop includes all materials, including a vase, lots of refreshments (tea/coffee, biscuits and cake) and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

Summer Floral Arrangement Workshop
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:00 | The Picturedrome Chestergate Macclesfield SK11 6DU, The Picturedrome, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Summer Floral Arrangement Workshops
Picturedrome 6.00-8.00pm
Thursday 20 August
Create a beautiful summer floral arrangement in this 2 hour workshop. You’ll learn about flower care, designing your arrangement and sustainable flower arranging techniques. We’ll be using flowers and foliage grown locally on our macclesfield flower farm.
Hosted at the Picturedrome, the workshop includes all the materials you need to create and take home a beautiful arrangement.
Cost: £50.00
How to Book: https://www.northandflower.co.uk/product-page/summer-floral-workshop

Autumn Floral Arrangement Workshop
2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Picturedrome Chestergate Macclesfield SK11 6DU, The Picturedrome, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Autumn Floral Arranging Workshop
Picturedrome 6.00-8.00pm
Thursday 10 September
Create a beautiful autumn floral arrangement in this 2 hour workshop. You’ll learn about flower care, designing your arrangement and sustainable flower arranging techniques. We’ll be using lots of gorgeous british grown flowers and dahlias from our cheshire flower farm.
Cost: £50.00
How to Book: https://www.northandflower.co.uk/shop

Wreath Workshop
2026-12-02 15:00 - 17:00 | The Picturedrome Chestergate Macclesfield SK11 6DU, The Picturedrome, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Wednesday 2 December 2026 @ the picturedrome 3 – 5pm
Create a beautiful festive wreath with seasonal floral ingredients in this 2 hour workshop. This workshop uses sustainable and environmentally friendly floristry techniques and locally sourced ingredients.
Hosted at the Picturedrome, the ticket includes all the materials you need to take away a beautiful festive wreath.
No ticket delivery required. Please do not select delivery at checkout. Just bring your confirmation email with you.
Cost: 58.00
How to Book: https://www.northandflower.co.uk/product-page/wreath-workshop-2-december-3-5pm

Wreath Workshop
2026-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | The Picturedrome Chestergate Macclesfield SK11 6DU, The Picturedrome, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Wednesday 2 December 2026 @ the picturedrome 6 – 8pm
Create a beautiful festive wreath with seasonal floral ingredients in this 2 hour workshop. This workshop uses sustainable and environmentally friendly floristry techniques and locally sourced ingredients.
Hosted at the Picturedrome, the ticket includes all the materials you need to take away a beautiful festive wreath.
No ticket delivery required. Please do not select delivery at checkout. Just bring your confirmation email with you.
Cost: £58.00
How to Book: https://www.northandflower.co.uk/product-page/festive-wreath-workshop-4-december

Wreath Workshop
2026-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Picturedrome Chestergate Macclesfield SK11 6DU, The Picturedrome, Chestergate, Macclesfield, SK11 6DU
Thursday 3 December 2026 @ the picturedrome 6 – 8pm
Create a beautiful festive wreath with seasonal floral ingredients in this 2 hour workshop. This workshop uses sustainable and environmentally friendly floristry techniques and locally sourced ingredients.
Hosted at the Picturedrome, the ticket includes all the materials you need to take away a beautiful festive wreath.
No ticket delivery required. Please do not select delivery at checkout. Just bring your confirmation email with you.
Cost: £58.00
How to Book: https://www.northandflower.co.uk/shop
