Category: Ardentinny Community Trust

Last weekend a group of Cowal gardeners was treated to a horticultural masterclass courtesy of Glenfinart Walled Garden's resident gardener, Glyn Toplis. The hands-on classes are part of the garden's 'drop-in' days organised by Ardentinny Community Trust to encourage Cowal residents and visitors to participate in its community garden. Glyn, with his extensive horticultural experience …

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Later this month Glenfinart Walled Garden’s resident gardener Glyn Toplis begins a series of horticultural masterclasses for aspiring walled garden volunteers and visitors alike. The topic of the first session, which takes place on Saturday May 24th at 2pm, is ‘Weeds and Weed Control’. This will be followed in June with a masterclass on 'Summer …

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Glenfinart Walled Garden looked stunning over the Easter weekend as Ardentinny Community Trust volunteers welcomed many visitors. The season opening of the garden was part of Forestry Commission Scotland's 'Easter Eggstravaganza' at Glenfinart Bay, Ardentinny. Throughout the afternoon the garden was bathed in bright sunshine with families taking full advantage of the weather and the beautiful surroundings. …

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Preparing for the season opening of Glenfinart Walled Garden on Monday, volunteers from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park were hard at work "doing the weeding" this past week. Thanks go to John, Ian and Roy who were assisted by resident gardener Glyn. Also on hand was children's garden creator, Claire and her son Finlay (11) as …

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