Preparing Your Autumn Garden – Nature's Planning Season with Jonathan Billinger - Thursday September 24th
While spring may be the season of growth, autumn is often the most important season for gardeners.
As temperatures cool and the soil remains warm, autumn provides ideal conditions for planting, moving and establishing plants before winter arrives. Join horticultural expert Jonathan Billinger for an informative and practical afternoon exploring how a little planning now can lead to a healthier, more colourful and more successful garden next year.
Drawing on over four decades of horticultural experience, Jonathan will share practical advice to help gardeners make the most of this crucial season and get ahead for the year to come.
Nature's Planning Time
Discover why autumn is one of the busiest and most rewarding seasons in the gardening calendar:
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Understanding the opportunities autumn presents
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Working with natural growth cycles
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Preparing plants for winter success
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Creating stronger, healthier gardens for the future
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Making the most of favourable planting conditions
Getting Ahead – Planting for Next Spring
The best spring gardens often begin the previous autumn.
Learn how to:
- Plant spring-flowering bulbs for spectacular displays
- Establish perennials before winter
- Plan for continuous seasonal colour
- Improve flowering performance next year
- Create stronger plants with less spring maintenance
Moving, Planting & Garden Planning
Autumn offers ideal conditions for many essential gardening tasks:
- Dividing and relocating established plants
- Refreshing borders and planting schemes
- Bare-root planting techniques
- Tree and shrub planting advice
- Planning future garden projects while plants are still visible
Bulbs, Autumn Colour & Winter Displays
Jonathan brings a wealth of horticultural knowledge and practical experience to Radway Bridge Garden Centre.
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Over four decades working in horticulture
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BSc (Hons) in Horticulture from Bath University
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Experienced speaker and gardening advisor
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Extensive knowledge of plants, cultivation and garden management
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Passionate about helping gardeners achieve long-term gardening success
These popular gardening talks are often fully booked, so we advise to get your ticket early to avoid disappointment