Plant. Grow. Thrive.
Events & Courses
At Willow & Greene, we run a range of courses promoting the links between gardening, home cooking and well-being. We offer bespoke courses at your venue or at our new garden barn, tailored to suit the needs of your family, friends or organisation.
Some of the great organisations we have worked with include Education Authority NI, Libraries NI, Navan Centre & Fort, Glenarm Castle, U3A, Women's Institute NI, and a host of community groups, garden societies and development groups.
2026-27 Courses and Events
New
The Art of Making Chutney
Join us at our home near Straid, Ballyclare for a morning or afternoon class dedicated to all things chutney. On this course you will:
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Learn the secrets of making chutney
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Discover inspiring way of serving chutneys and pickles at home
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Sample a range of award-winning chutney-inspired tasting plates
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Take home a complimentary pot of chutney
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Enjoy festive drinks, tea and coffee.
To book, email willowandgreene@gmail.com
New
The Art of Making Marmalade
Join us at our home near Straid, Ballyclare for a morning or afternoon class dedicated to all things marmalade. On this course you will:
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Learn the secrets of making marmalade from a world-award winning artisanal producer
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Hear about Kerry's inspiring journey of taking her products to the World Marmalade Awards
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Sample world-class marmalades from around the globe
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Take home a complimentary pot of Willow & Greene marmalade
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Enjoy tea, coffee and marmalade-inspired treats.
To book, email willowandgreene@gmail.com
New
Spring planter workshop, cream tea and garden tour
March 2027
Join us at our garden in Straid, Ballyclare for a special spring event, the day before Mother's Day. On this course you will:
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Choose your plants and create a special container to take home (worth £35)
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Experience a guided tour of our award-winning country garden and woodlands
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Enjoy a home-made cream tea.
To book, email willowandgreene@gmail.com
New
Grow Your Own Food workshop and refreshments
March 2027
Join us at our home near Straid, Ballyclare for a morning or afternoon class dedicated to growing your own food. On this course you will:
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Learn how to grow crops from seed and propagation methods
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Select five different seed packets to grow in your complementary propagator
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Pick up expert tips during the talk and demonstration
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Enjoy tea, coffee and home-made treats.
To book, email willowandgreene@gmail.com
New
Ballynure - monthly
gardening classes
Come along and learn how to improve your gardening skills at our fun and relaxed classes in Ballynure Presbyterian Church Lecture Hall.
Come early from 2pm for a free cuppa and get your gardening questions answered.
Enjoy a seasonal planter demonstration which is available to purchase at cost price.
New
Larne - monthly
gardening classes
Come along and learn how to improve your gardening skills at our fun and relaxed classes in Larne Bowling and Tennis Club.
Come early from 7pm for a free cuppa and get your gardening questions answered.
Enjoy a seasonal planter demonstration and don’t miss the lucky dip where you could win the planter for yourself!