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SUMMARY:Snowdrop Season
DESCRIPTION:Visit Easton Walled Gardens as the first new growth of the year emerges and the snowdrops open up across the Gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Snowdrop Season will start on 11th February 2026. \nClear\, white colour on crisp winter days and brightness on overcast winter mornings\, there’s little to rival the winter beauty of the snowdrop. \nFrom late January to March\, Easton Walled Gardens are covered in drifts of this delicate flower\, which emerges from a bulb formed the previous March after sitting in wait for almost a year. \nVisit Easton Walled Gardens as the first new growth of the year emerges and snowdrops open up across the Gardens. The Courtyard Shop will be open and hot drinks\, savoury snacks and cake will be available from The Applestore or The Coffee Room. Meet up with friends\, relax and enjoy. \nPlan your visit for snowdrop season. \nThe Gardens will be open for the season from Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th \, Wednesday 11th February 2026\, Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays\, 11am to 4pm\, 
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/snowdrop-season/
LOCATION:Easton Walled Gardens\, Easton\, Grantham\, Lincolnshire\, Rutland\, NG33 5AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Winter and Snowdrops Walk: Breakfast and a Guided Walk. 10th February\, 2026.
DESCRIPTION:9.30am-12.30pm\nStart your day with a cooked breakfast on us then join Nick Hamilton for a very special tour of Barnsdale. \nIt’s a great time of year to really see and understand the ideas behind each garden and you’ll be amazed at how much colour there is to enjoy\, with brightly coloured bark and berries\, drifts of Hellebores and the Geoff Hamilton Winter Border which features over 9000 Snowdrops\, all individually planted by hand. \nEnjoy breakfast from 9.30am. The walk starts at 10.30am.
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/winter-and-snowdrops-walk-breakfast-and-a-guided-walk-14th-february-2026-copy/
LOCATION:Barnsdale Gardens\, Barnsdale Avenue\, Exton\, Rutland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Winter and Snowdrops Walk: Breakfast and a Guided Walk. 14th February\, 2026.
DESCRIPTION:9.30am-12.30pm\nStart your day with a cooked breakfast on us then join Nick Hamilton for a very special tour of Barnsdale. \nIt’s a great time of year to really see and understand the ideas behind each garden and you’ll be amazed at how much colour there is to enjoy\, with brightly coloured bark and berries\, drifts of Hellebores and the Geoff Hamilton Winter Border which features over 9000 Snowdrops\, all individually planted by hand. \nEnjoy breakfast from 9.30am. The walk starts at 10.30am.
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/winter-and-snowdrops-walk-breakfast-and-a-guided-walk-14th-february-2026/
LOCATION:Barnsdale Gardens\, Barnsdale Avenue\, Exton\, Rutland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Basics of Vegetable Growing. 17th February\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:10.30am-12.30pm\nLearn the basics of growing vegetable with experienced horticulturalist Nick Hamilton. Gain practical knowledge to successfully cultivate a wide range of vegetables with our comprehensive growing course. Gain the skills you need to become a confident and successful vegetable grower. \nNick Hamilton explains the mysteries of soil preparation\, seed sowing\, plant raising\, crop requirements and planting in this morning of top tips for beginners. \nPrice includes tea/coffee on arrival and entry to the Gardens. \n 
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/basics-of-vegetable-growing-17th-february-2026/
LOCATION:Barnsdale Gardens\, Barnsdale Avenue\, Exton\, Rutland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces. 17th February\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:2pm-4pm\nNick Hamilton takes a look at the benefits of growing vegetables in small spaces\, such as raised beds and the vegetables that are particularly suited to this environment. Learn all about the best materials to use for small spaces\, raised bed construction\, soils and soil mixes and cultivation for your most productive season ever! \nPrice includes tea/coffee on arrival and entry to the Gardens.
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/growing-vegetables-in-small-spaces-17th-february-2026/
LOCATION:Barnsdale Gardens\, Barnsdale Avenue\, Exton\, Rutland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Rose Pruning. 18th February\, 2026.
DESCRIPTION:10am-12.30pm\nRoses are notorious for being tricky to trim\, so if you’re petrified of pruning\, we’ve got just the course for you! \nIn this easy-to-follow\, practical session\, Barnsdale’s Head Gardener Jon Brocklebank will show you exactly how and when each type of rose should be pruned\, using simple step-by-step demonstrations. \nPrice includes tea/coffee on arrival and entry to the Gardens.
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/rose-pruning-18th-february-2026/
LOCATION:Barnsdale Gardens\, Barnsdale Avenue\, Exton\, Rutland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Willow Weaving Taster Workshop: Animals. 24th February\, 2026.
DESCRIPTION:10am-12:30pm\nGrab your secateurs and join country craftsman Martin Keeley to learn how to weave with willow and create a beautiful dragonfly or fish to take home. \nIf you’ve always wanted a try\, then this is the morning for you and will inspire you to have a go at a full day to make something really special. \nPrice includes tea/coffee and all materials (you will need to bring your own secateurs)\, as well as entry to the Gardens.
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/willow-weaving-taster-workshop-animals-24th-february-2026/
LOCATION:Barnsdale Gardens\, Barnsdale Avenue\, Exton\, Rutland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Willow Weaving Taster Workshop: Plant Supports. 24th February\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:1:30pm-4pm\nGrab your secateurs and join country craftsman Martin Keeley to learn how to weave with willow and create something beautiful to take home. \nIf you’ve always wanted to have a bit of a go then this is the afternoon for you and will inspire you to have a go at a full day to make something really special. \nPrice includes tea/coffee and all materials (you will need to bring your own secateurs)\, as well as entry to the Gardens.
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/willow-weaving-taster-workshop-plant-supports-24th-february-2026/
LOCATION:Barnsdale Gardens\, Barnsdale Avenue\, Exton\, Rutland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Spring Sweet Pea Sowing Workshop – Friday 27th February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get the best out of your Sweet Peas this year! \nFriday 27th February 2026 \n9:30am – 11:30am \nMeet at The Applestore for a warm drink and a mini introduction of the course. You will then head into the gardens to look at how we sow and manage our own plants and how to prepare the ground for a bumper crop. You will be sowing a few of your own sweet peas along with some materials to take home with you. \nThe workshop will be led by our Head Gardener Tim. Please wrap up warm and if you can please bring along gardening gloves. \nPlease note – workshop tickets are non-refundable. \n\n£30.00
URL:https://discover-rutland.co.uk/event/spring-sweet-pea-sowing-workshop-friday-27th-february-2026/
LOCATION:Easton Walled Gardens\, Easton\, Grantham\, Lincolnshire\, Rutland\, NG33 5AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Seasonal
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