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Cultivating Creations: Gardens and fashion of the Edwardian period

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Cultivating Creations: Gardens and fashion of the Edwardian period

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Friday 27 March 2026
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Willow plant support wigwams (30 Mar)

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Monday 30 March 2026
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Willow plant support wigwams (31 Mar)

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Willow plant support wigwams (31 Mar)

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Tuesday 31 March 2026
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Taking a detailed look at leaves

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Taking a detailed look at leaves

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Modern spring calligraphy for beginners

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Modern spring calligraphy for beginners

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Garden design: Right plant, right place

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Garden design: Right plant, right place

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Etching the Garden

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Etching the Garden

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Keeping a sketchbook: Drawing the Garden

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Keeping a sketchbook: Drawing the Garden

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Digging with the pen: An introduction to garden writing

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Digging with the pen: An introduction to garden writing

Nic Wilson

Wednesday 22 April 2026
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