How to grow your own vegetable garden - Thursday 23rd September
On the first day of autumn Nick Huxley, Head Gardener at Goldstone Hall will teach all the secrets to a successful kitchen garden. Nick, who manages the 5 acres of Goldstone including the three kitchen cages that cover over a third of an acre, will go through all the basics of growing your own fruit and vegetables no matter the size of your plot.
The day will start with a tour of the whole Goldstone garden finishing with the 2 enclosed cages and espaliered fruit trees. Here Nick will discuss harvesting techniques, crop rotation. After morning coffee the group will move to the Oak Pavilion where Nick will go through potting techniques and how to plan your kitchen garden whatever the size. Then to finish a gardener’s lunch which even Mr. McGregor would be pleased with from Head Chef, John Thompson, and his brigade of chefs. During lunch Nick will be able to answer all your queries on gardening including how to protect your crops in the coming winter months.
At just £39 per person, call Lynda on 01630 661202 to reserve your place.
Goldstone Hall is a rurally located hotel and restaurant in a Georgian manor house which has parts dating back to medieval times; it is just to the north of Newport, Shropshire and south of Market Drayton.
Goldstone has built up a reputation for quality dining, very comfortable bedrooms, all set in beautiful gardens which overlook the Shropshire and Staffordshire countryside.
Goldstone has won many awards and is currently “The small hotel of the year for the Heart of England West Midland region” which confirms its position as one of the finest small hotels in Great Britain.
The hotel has an immediately welcoming atmosphere with open fires and a mix of fine antiques plus modern fabrics. This website will show you all the aspects of Goldstone and introduce you to the people and place which will provide you with a great stay and/or a wonderful meal.
We specialise in great parties and private dining, whilst having hosted many tremendous exclusive weddings. Please take some time to browse around and do not hesitate to give us a call or email with any questions or queries.
We look forward to welcoming you to Goldstone
John Cushing
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