Community Gardening Workshop- 24th August 2026

Grow Your Gardening Skills with Richard Baines!

Are you passionate about flowers, community gardens, or simply want to learn how to create beautiful displays that thrive all year round?

Join Richard Baines, Curator of Logan Botanic Garden, for a free Community Gardening Workshop as part of Dumfries Bloom and Shine.

Monday 24 August 2026

2:00pm – 3:00pm

A Patch Ae Land, Sandside Community Garden

Sunderries Road, Dumfries, DG2 0AW

Richard will share his expert knowledge on:

Choosing the right flowers for every season

When and where to plant for the best results

Looking after and maintaining displays throughout the year

Creating vibrant, sustainable community planting schemes

This workshop is all about empowering local people with the skills and confidence to keep Dumfries blooming and shining all year round, not just during the competition season.

Places are free, but booking is essential.

Simply scan the QR code on the poster or click the link below to register your place.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CZN7ZNW

Let’s grow together and make Dumfries bloom every season!