Great Outdoors - A focus on Dorset's Knolls Gardens outside activities plan

The Great

Outdoors

A focus on lifting mind body and spririt in the New Year with Knoll Gardens in Dorset

Knoll Gardens launched a varied array of events in 2022 off ering all ages the opportunity to enjoy, learn from and be inspired by the beautiful gardens, whilst participating in one of the many fun activities and classes available. After two years of disruption and restrictions the value of fresh air, green spaces and social interaction had never been more evident. What a better place to enjoy being among friends, meeting new people and learning a new skill, or taking up a hobby, than in these stunning gardens. Th e best plants are nurtured as seedlings and Knoll’s monthly hands-on Bugs and Buds sessions are designed to introduce young children to the joys of gardens and wildlife, with a diff erent activity each month helping them to explore the gardens and wildlife around them whilst having great fun! New camera for Christmas? Or perhaps you would like to get more from your existing camera; then join one of their friendly, informal photography workshops, led by a respected professional photographer, that make the most of the wonderful garden setting and photogenic tall perennials and ornamental grasses. Celebrate native wildlife and explore the gardens in the company of one of Knoll’s volunteer experts and discover colourful butterfl ies, bees and other fascinating pollinators. Known for their stunning ornamental grasses that provide shape, colour and texture throughout the seasons, the gardens are bound to inspire both budding, and more established, gardeners. To learn more about naturalistic planting and designing with grasses join Neil Lucas, owner of Knoll Gardens on one of his informative masterclasses. And for some 'me time' remember to pencil in their summer yoga sessions with a backdrop of trees, shrubs and bird song, and one-off garden and wildlife days complete the programme, to fi nd out more about 2023's off ering go to: knollgardens.co.uk/ events/ Places on events are restricted so book early to avoid disappointment. Knoll Gardens will reopen late Winter from February 10am till 4pm and later in summer. Namaste!