The Cutting Garden - Spring

Grow, Cut and Arrange

Saturday 25th April 2026 / Time: 10:00 - 13:00 / Price: £95.00

Join Ann of ‘Mrs Bloom’ and Allison of ‘Allison Hood Flower School’ for a relaxed, hands-on morning in the beautiful surroundings of the walled garden at Hidden Huntley on Saturday 25th April.

Explore how to create a productive and beautiful cutting garden — from choosing the right varieties for scent, movement and seasonality, to understanding what and when to cut for the best results. Ann will share her knowledge of growing flowers with purpose, while Allison will guide you through her signature approach to arranging, creating loose, garden- inspired bouquets that feel effortless yet refined.

This inspiring morning is designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and creativity to grow your own thriving cut flower garden—one that brings seasonal beauty straight from your soil to your home.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Planning Your Cutting Garden

    Discover how to choose the right flowers for continuous, seasonal blooms

  • Soil Preparation & Planting

    Learn how to prepare your beds, sow seeds, and nurture healthy plants from the ground up

  • Seasonal Flower Varieties

    Explore the best flowers to grow throughout the year for ongoing colour and interest

  • Harvesting Techniques

    Master when and how to cut your flowers to encourage regrowth and extend vase life

  • Hand-Tied Bouquet Creation

    Create your own beautiful bouquet using a curated selection of seasonal blooms

  • Expert, sustainable floristry tips to make the most of what you grow

What’s Included:

  • All workshop materials

  • A generous selection of plants to take home and get started

  • The opportunity to sow biennial seeds to grow on at home

  • Seasonal flowers to create your own hand-tied bouquet

  • Light refreshments to keep you energised

Why Attend?

  • Reduce your reliance on imported or supermarket flowers

  • Bring natural, seasonal beauty into your home and garden

  • Experience the therapeutic benefits of growing and arranging flowers

  • Learn valuable new skills in a relaxed, inspiring setting