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The Christmas shop is open, with three glasshouses of decorations, lights and gifts. Real Nordmann firs arrive on 21 November, and there's mulled wine in the café every weekend.
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One membership for the tills, the café and the website. Earn points every time you shop and spend them however you like.
- A point for every £1, in store and online
- A free hot drink in the café every month
- 20% off workshops and events
- A birthday voucher for you and your garden
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Six acres of plants, a glasshouse café and free parking, ten minutes from junction 19 of the M6.
Greywillow Lane, Mere Hollow, Cheshire
01565 000 000
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What's on at Greywillow
Workshops, family days and seasonal evenings through autumn and into Christmas. Book online and your tickets arrive by email.
Autumn Bulb Planting Workshop
November is the time to plant tulips. Learn how deep and how close to plant them, then layer three varieties in a pot and top it with winter violas. You'll have colour from now until May.
- Saturday 14 NovemberMorning and afternoon sessions
- Two hoursIncluding a tea break in the café
- The Potting ShedGreywillow Garden Centre, Cheshire
- £18 per personGarden Club members save 20%
About the workshop
Bulbs are the easiest way to get colour in spring, as long as they go in at the right depth and at the right time. In this two-hour session our head grower walks you through it, from choosing healthy bulbs to layering them in a pot so they flower one after another.
It's hands-on from the start. Everyone gets their own container, compost and bulbs, and there's plenty of time for questions about your own garden.
What's included
How the session runs
- Welcome and bulb basicsChoosing firm, healthy bulbs and the planting-depth rule of thumb
- Layering a containerA demonstration of the lasagne method, then you plant your own
- Tea break in the caféQuestions welcome, so bring photos of your borders
- Aftercare and bordersWatering, frost, squirrels and what to do once the tulips have finished
Your host
Ruth has raised plants in the Greywillow glasshouses for 18 years and runs our Saturday Plant Clinic. Each autumn she plants around 4,000 bulbs across the display gardens.
Good to know
Just yourself and clothes you don't mind getting a little muddy. We provide aprons and gloves, and there's a trolley to take your pot to the car.
Yes. It's step-free, with planting benches at seated and standing heights. Let us know about any access needs when you book and we'll have everything ready.
Up to 7 days before the session you can move to another date or get a full refund. After that, we can transfer your place to a friend.
Parking is free, with 300 spaces. The Potting Shed is signposted from the main entrance, next to the Children's Garden.
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Your orders from the website and the tills are all in one place, along with your Garden Club points, bookings and addresses.
The Glasshouse Café
Breakfast, lunch and homemade cake among the palms. Everything is cooked here each morning, using meat, cheese and bread from our own farm shop suppliers.