Gardening Courses Cumbria

There are some good organic gardening courses in Cumbria – although they tend to have a vegetable bias. Growing Well is an innovative organic growing and training company based at Low Sizergh Barn on the outskirts of Kendal. It run various one day courses throughout the year (except winter).

If you need a more flexible way of learning, MyGardenSchool is available to you for virtual learning, and brings your some of the best gardening teachers in the world.

It’s also a good idea to keep an eye on The National Gardens Scheme in Cumbria. They provide an opportunity to enjoy gardens in Cumbria that are not usually open to the public. Find our more on the National Gardens Scheme (NGS).
 

 

Places for Gardening – Cumbria

Wordsworth House and Garden
www.nationaltrust.org.uk – Main Street, Cockermouth – 01900 820 884
larch cottage nurseries -
www.larchcottage.co.uk – Melkinthorpe, Penrith – 01931 712 404
Hayes Garden World
www.hayesgardenworld.co.uk – Lake District Nurseries, Lake Road, Ambleside – 015394 33434
Eggleston Hall Gardens - Place page
www.egglestonhall.co.uk – Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Durham – 01833 650230
Lakeland Bird Of Prey Centre
- Penrith – 01931 712746
High Head Sculpture Valley -
www.highheadsculpturevalley.co.uk – Highhead Castle Farm, Ivegill, Carlisle – 016974 73552
Houghton Hall Garden Centre
www.klondyke.co.uk – Houghton Hall, Carlisle – 01228 400 610