The Gardener’s Bothy 2026

As at the beginning of the year we are having conservation building work done on the old bothy building, we will be opening later in Spring 2026.

While the shop is closed to the public, we hope to refurbish the sales areas: the site should look thoroughly refreshed in time for the Easter opening.

Meanwhile while the shop is closed, customers can still get in touch with enquiries or purchase items e.g. courses, logs, or other products by using the Contact Us facility on the website.

Bothy Courses 2026

Shop Opening Dates:

Spring has Sprung : Thursday 2^nd April – Sunday 21^st June

Late Summer Celebration : Thursday 27^th August – Sunday 26^th September

Autumn Harvest: Thursday 8^th October – Sunday 25^th October

Winter Festival: Thursday 12^th November – Sunday 20^th December

News

New courses announced for 2026

Make this the year to get twig-twisting in …we hope there is something to interest you. If you have an idea for a new course, we might even consider running it! These are the planned events but remember we organise courses on additional dates for private groups – just get in touch to discuss Note: if you have some stiffness in the working of your fingers, shorter projects are much...

Prepare for your Climbing Peas, Beans and Sweet Peas

Prepare for your Climbing Peas, Beans and Sweet PeasThursday 11th April 2024 hazel bean poles will be in stock. Locally coppiced at Swepstone and Grangewood, Overseal. They are cut seasonally so once they are gone, they are gone!