Sky Gardening Challenge Workshops & Events

A drop in practical workshop for small space gardeners looking to encourage pollinators or just add some drama to the garden with a floral display. Participants can create a mini meadow in a pot to take away with them.

-Reasons to plant pollinator plants
-Advice selecting the right seed mix for your space
-Guidance on how to prepare and plant a mini meadow pot
-Aftercare and tips for growing on

Come and learn more about National Trust's Sky Gardening Challenge and chat to one of the project team about how to get involved.

Location: Park Gallery, Salford Museum & Art Gallery, Peel Park, The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WU

Drop in only: No booking required.

Accessibility information: Salford Museum Website

Intro Workshop

Date: 26 April

Time: 1pm to 4pm

Location: Hulme Community Garden Centre, 28 Old Birley St, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5RG

Drop in only: No booking required.

Theme: One Pot Workshop

Date: 11 May

Time: 1pm - 3pm

Location: Hulme Community Garden Centre, 28 Old Birley St, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5RG

Drop in only: No booking required.

Theme: Cultivating Creativity

Date: 18 May

Time: 1pm to 3pm

Location: Hulme Community Garden Centre, 28 Old Birley St, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5RG

Drop in only: No booking required.

Theme: Urban Farming

Date: 29 May

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Location: Hulme Community Garden Centre, 28 Old Birley St, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5RG

Drop in only: No booking required.

A drop in practical workshop for small space gardeners looking to encourage wildlife to their small spaces.

Practical take home elements included.

-The benefits of a wilder small space garden
-Advice and techniques for encouraging wildlife in your space
-Practical demonstrations on easy-to-make wildlife habitats
-Wildflowers and plants for pollinators

Drop in only: No booking required.

A drop in practical workshop focussed on growing edibles in small spaces.

-Advice on selecting edibles for your space
-Guidance on edibles that grow well in containers
-Vertical growing

-Dwarf and compact varieties for small spaces
-Guidance on seasonality and what to plant in May
-Participants can sow seeds or plant up a container to take away with them

Drop in only: No booking required.

A drop in practical workshop where you can find out how to green your balcony or window box this spring.

Prepare to get your hands dirty and get gardening as Northern Lily takes you through:

• Getting started with seeds and plants.
• Ideas to help your garden thrive.
• Being a balcony detective - what to look out for.

At the end, you can take your garden creation home with you.

Brought to you by First Choice Homes Oldham, National Trust and Northern Lily.

Drop in only: No booking required.

Join us to find out how to green your balcony or window box this spring.

To help you get started with the Sky Gardening Challenge, the National Trust has teamed up with experts this spring to bring you a series of free, hands-on workshops.

Join Northern Lily to explore the basics of turning your balcony or window box into a green oasis.

Prepare to get your hands dirty and get gardening.

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