Workshop Testimonials

The following workshop testimonials are from individuals who have attended one of our many workshops. If you would like to add your comments then please use the form below.

[framed_box rounded=”true”]”I wanted to send you a note to say how much I enjoyed the course last week.  I found Tony and Jane extremely knowledegable and they have inspired me to grow more veggies from seed and truly adopt the organic way.

I shall certainly return for more courses and to visit your lovely gardens.” – Chrissy
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[framed_box rounded=”true”]”What a wonderful workshop venue, whatever the event! I attended the wire bird workshop with the very talented Chris Moss. I still can’t believe I took home 2 fabulous little wire birds for the garden.

A beautiful, tranquil space which inspires creativity. Plenty of room to relax & enjoy the company of a small group of people, whilst still giving the option of peace & solitude in one of the many garden rooms. Delicious cake, coffee and tea. What more do you need?! Truly a delight.”
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[framed_box rounded=”true”]”Huge thank you to John and Vanessa for a very pleasant morning spent learning about keeping poultry. Even though I started keeping chickens 4 years ago I still learned lots of useful tips and I was particularly looking forward to visiting the resident birds and having a hands-on experience and I wasn’t disappointed! I look forward to coming back!” – Gail
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[framed_box rounded=”true”]”Thank you for a lovely workshop yesterday. You were most helpful and welcoming and I loved your gardens, I found them so inspirational and thoroughly enjoyed my day painting. I have left you the sketch in return for two of your cards. I hope that you enjoy the study as much as I did creating it. Hopefully I will come again sometime in the future to paint.” – Debbie Walker
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“Today I have had a thoroughly enjoyable morning on Vanessa’s Apple Pruning Course. As very much an “amateur” I confess to feeling a little apprehensive. However I soon felt relaxed in the lovely friendly atmosphere and feel I have gained so much from the hands on experience. Much better doing it rather than simply reading how to do it!” – Sue Dalton
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“I have just completed the two part growing vegetables course and have thoroughly enjoyed it. The workshops are very interactive and I came home buzzing with lots of very useful information. Vanessa is a wonderful host and I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to get the most out of their vegetable garden.” – Vicky Innocent
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“Poultry Keeping Course – What a delight. A warm welcome with a coffee and then 3 wonderful hours spent in the company of other enthusiastic amateurs under the guidance of a real expert in poultry keeping. I was at the “still considering getting hens and even then only two or three” so the hands on experience was just what I was wanting.

PS the setting is pretty stunning as well. Many thanks.” – Susan
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“Having a very neglected orchard as well as some new fruit trees to plant at home, the apple pruning course was excellent. My gardener and I learnt more practical skills and knowledge on a variety of aged and young fruiting trees in two hours than I could have dreamed of.

Vanessa Cook is a walking encyclopedia of gardening knowledge and the hands on course was an envaluable experience. Can’t wait to get stuck into the orchard at home and hope a future course on plant division and cuttings might be added for next year?!” – Vicki Dickinson
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“I had a lovely time on the apple pruning course this week. I learnt a lot and now feel confident enough to prune my own little tree.” – Pauline Witton
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“I started growing veg 2 years ago but having been to your Vegetable Growing course I now feel I understand so much more about what has worked and what hasn’t, and why. Discussions were fun and informal but packed with information and top tips for people at every level. Looking forward to getting my plot started with renewed energy and understanding this year. Many thanks” – Jo Smakman
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“Thank you so much for your time and expertise. The workshop was not only informative, but also enjoyable – not least because of the beautiful early spring-like weather. The hands-on experience certainly gave me much more confidence to attack my ageing trees. I was surprised to find very few buds when I got home, but my garden is much more exposed so I suppose I should wait patiently before I get the secateurs out.” – Derek Jones
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“Garden Walk Feedback Form; A beautiful, natural garden. Introduction and guided walk most enjoyable and relaxed: it was good to have all the personal touches. Thank you for your encouragement and inspiration.” – Liz
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“Thank you to John for his time on the beekeeping course He was very knowledgeable on the subject, which he explained in a friendly and informal way. This is a good opportunity for would be(e) beekeepers to get some hands on practical experience in a tranquil setting.” – Paul Whitehead
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“We both had a thoroughly enjoyable morning on the willow weaving. It was cosy and friendly, and I thoroughly enjoyed a cup of your excellent coffee. A stroll around your delightful garden was the icing on the cake. All in all an excellent day. Thank you.” – Stephanie Jacques and Judy Alison
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“I missed part one of the veg course, but Tony and his wife very helpfully ran through the information that I had missed and Vanessa provided the missed handouts. Great customer service, thank you! The course was very well planned and the information very clear. The handouts are an excellent memory jogger.” – Julie Moss
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“We had a fantastic time on yesterday’s willow weaving course. Your lovely welcome of fresh coffee was truly appreciated. The course was great, fun and achievable. I’m very proud of the climbing structures I made.” – Vicki Pope
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