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Events at the Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Some of these events are run by other organisations so please check the event details on their websites prior to travel.
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Sheffield Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public to host events as follows:
15th June Gardens will close at 5.45pm for Theatre in the Gardens
3rd & 15th August Gardens will close at 5.45pm for Theatre in the Gardens
5th-8th September Gardens will be closed to the public for Art in the Gardens
Pedestrian Access for patrons of the Dorothy Fox Education Centre will be via Thompson Road Entrance.
(Authorised Vehicle drop offs only)
Sheffield City Council apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
For further information please email
events@sheffield.gov.uk
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![Level 2 Adult Horticulture Qualification with Sheffield College](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1722502741870-5KSIVKWVUE03HQIMKL67/Screenshot_1-8-2024_95014_.jpeg)
Level 2 Adult Horticulture Qualification with Sheffield College
Whether you’re a hobbyist with a keen interest in gardening, or you want to pursue a career in horticulture, tending to our city’s green spaces and stunning landscapes, a horticulture or land-based qualification from The Sheffield College at Sheffield Botanical Gardens could be just the answer.
![Enter the World of Edible Perennials](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1735559810973-A29JYTXRUSCW1NGZDXU5/20250225_edible_perennials.jpeg)
Enter the World of Edible Perennials
An introduction to perennial edibles - a journey of discovery into an array of plants we can grow and eat with Ryan Sandford-Blackburn, director of agroecological plant nursery Earthed Up!
Perfumes and Potions Public Tour
For February we’ll be exploring some of the scents and smells of the early Spring garden, as well as examining the medicinal heritage of some of our plants.
![Winter Tree ID Workshop with Guy Petheram](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1699612985813-UZ6294FO9D5QC3QHLGK3/Winter+Tree+ID+2.jpg)
Winter Tree ID Workshop with Guy Petheram
A practical workshop focusing on winter identification skills for some of our native tree species.
![James Hitchmough's New Garden](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1735560111810-XTSVKP9UWZG9UWRUUJLA/20250310_Hitchmoughs_garden.jpeg)
James Hitchmough's New Garden
James Hitchmough shares details of his progress in establishing his new garden in rural Somerset, following his move from Sheffield in 2022.
![INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN DESIGN - 1 DAY COURSE](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1675861678579-J55O19W2W2P98UGGIC2G/SBG+%28Garden%29Web.jpg)
INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN DESIGN - 1 DAY COURSE
Join Guy Petheram on this one day course which will offer insights into what lies behind a beautifully designed garden and provide inspiration for your own.
![The Journey of Hooton's Walled Nursey](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1735560365432-JGK9BNE2ACHBQQOLTAQ6/20250325_Hooton_nursery.jpeg)
The Journey of Hooton's Walled Nursey
Dean Charlton will share the story of revitalising the nursery including the gardens and nurseries that have inspired and influenced them along the way
People, Plants and Pavilions Public Tour
For March we’ll be exploring the history of the Gardens. This tour is also part of the Festival of the Outdoors
![Mother’s Day Hand Tied Bouquet Workshop - with British Tulips](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1738852715021-339LLQJ1163WREEEY7YQ/MD+Workshop+SBG+2025.jpg)
Mother’s Day Hand Tied Bouquet Workshop - with British Tulips
Rosemary & Thyme invite you to immerse yourself in beautiful British-grown tulip blooms and create your own hand-tied bouquet, in the sanctuary of the Dorothy Fox Centre at Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
Please note there is a morning and afternoon event.
Using seasonal, British-grown flowers and sustainable floristry techniques, you will learn the basics of flower conditioning and how to make a hand-tied bouquet. You'll take home a stunning bouquet, perfect as a gift for yourself or a loved one.
£35 per person (plus booking fee). We keep our class sizes small, with a maximum of 15 participants.
![CREATING GREENER GARDENS - I DAY COURSE](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1699874841711-ZJHKHO6E4RXZ3YEIDXYN/SBG+%28Greener%29IG.jpg)
CREATING GREENER GARDENS - I DAY COURSE
Our gardens have the potential to be both beautiful places and a home for nature. Guy Petheram offers this half day course which will explore ways to create more sustainable gardens.
Location - The Dorothy Fox Education Centre
Standard price -£85
Discounted price - £65
![See-Through Plants](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1735560607887-15FKGQM0JS2R6SJGVMVE/20250414_See-through_plants.jpeg)
See-Through Plants
Artist and garden designer Maureen Sawyer will illustrate the best see-through perennials, annuals, bulbs, grasses and subshrubs to enhance any border planting and turn your garden into a painting!
The Apothecary’s Apprentice Public Tour
Join us for a walk looking at the medicinal uses of plants.
![INTRODUCTION TO PLANTING DESIGN - 1 DAY COURSE](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1675861838266-M7WO1GPFIV5YFZR1OMDO/SBG+%28Planting%29+Web.jpg)
INTRODUCTION TO PLANTING DESIGN - 1 DAY COURSE
It is plants that usually ‘make or break’ a garden. Guy Petheram presents this one day course where you will learn about the different types, their characteristics and how to use them to best effect.
Spaces are limited, book your place using the link below:
Trees of Spring Interest Public Tour
This month we will be looking at trees and what makes them special in spring.
PAINTING WITH FLOWERS - CELEBRATING SUMMER PUBLIC TOUR
Join us as we walk around the gardens to see how art is inspired by beautiful summer flowers.
![Shakespeare’s Botanicals Public Tour](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1650880115073-9Y9AL722Y9DAAQR637XE/IMG_9990.jpg)
Shakespeare’s Botanicals Public Tour
This June evening we will be looking at Plants that Shakespeare referenced in his works.
![Sense and Sensibility - The Pantaloons](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/092f61c4-e0c6-4c6d-85a9-50b2135a6d30/Sense-Sensibility-Pantaloons.jpg)
Sense and Sensibility - The Pantaloons
Enjoy The Pantaloons production of Sense and Sensibility. Bring a picnic!
POLLINATORS AND PLANTS PUBLIC TOUR
This afternoon we will be looking at how plants and pollinators work together.
The Apothecary’s Apprentice Public Tour
Join us for a walk looking at the medicinal uses of plants.
![Natural Dyes Public Tour](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1707410006029-4XTWPZ20A5IO3MHWZY23/IMG_4781.jpeg)
Natural Dyes Public Tour
In July we will be looking at plants used to make natural dyes.
![Robin Hood - The Pantaloons](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/850b2a45-d9aa-458c-a607-4e9520f69412/ROBIN-HOOD-Pantaloons.jpg)
Robin Hood - The Pantaloons
Enjoy The Pantaloons production of Robin Hood. Bring a picnic!
POLLINATORS AND PLANTS PUBLIC TOUR
Join us this evening for a walk looking at how plants and their pollinators interact.
![Hamlet - The Pantaloons](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/14cc9f58-07d7-4b8d-ac16-dbf80a25f6a5/HAMLET-Pantaloons.jpg)
Tropical Trees and Plants Public Tour
Join us this afternoon for a walk looking at tropical trees and plants around the Gardens.
![Shakespeare’s Botanicals Public Tour](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/de756400-032b-4c84-8d2c-e69896ae104f/IMG_4363.jpeg)
Shakespeare’s Botanicals Public Tour
This afternoon we be exploring plants that Shakespeare included in his works.
Halloween - Hubble Bubble Toil and Trouble - Poisonous and Magical Plants Public Tour
Join us for our Halloween special exploring poisonous and magical plants in the Gardens.
National Tree Week Public Tour
Join us as we walk around the Gardens and learn about some of our magnificent, rare and unusual trees.
![Winter Tree ID Workshop with Guy Petheram - Sold Out](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1699612985813-UZ6294FO9D5QC3QHLGK3/Winter+Tree+ID+2.jpg)
Winter Tree ID Workshop with Guy Petheram - Sold Out
A practical workshop focusing on winter identification skills for some of our native tree species.
![Around the World in 80 Trees](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1735559524816-7BT7GBJHV4KO75QA4OZ1/20250203_trees.jpeg)
Around the World in 80 Trees
Author and tree aficionado Jonathan Drori shares a gloriously illustrated trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of trees (Online Talk)
![Flower Power Plus, Plus, Plus!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1735559066240-65XLVO149GTXJ1OVK7JW/20250128_Flower_power.jpeg)
Flower Power Plus, Plus, Plus!
Well known as an expert on euphorbias, for this talk Don Wilton will share his vast knowledge of plants for all seasons and the uplifting power of flowers.
![Origins of traditional wildflower names](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1735558478526-0KY7QX4N3ZSDN0S81YQ0/20250113_Wildflower_names.jpeg)
Origins of traditional wildflower names
Garden historian, writer and researcher Twigs Way will explore and explain the origins of the names of some of our traditional wildflowers (online talk)
Friends Christmas Social
Friends of the Botanical Gardens (FOBS) old and new are invited to our annual festive get-together………
Drinks and mince pies, an illustrated presentation on events of the past year and team quizzes, plus some last minute Christmas shopping - in the company of Friends.
We hope you can join us!
![Sheffield Winter Craft Art and Makers Market](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1730986353259-XZPZ2SNWASRNRHGL68ZD/Winter+Market.png)
Sheffield Winter Craft Art and Makers Market
The Craft, Art and Makers Market is back with over 30 Stalls from Top Local Artisans, Artists, Craftspeople!
![Plant and Stitch Embroidery Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1732287116432-GP697PMSTNSCE05NXZ92/Botanical+gardens+1x1.jpeg)
Plant and Stitch Embroidery Workshop
Join Plant and Stitch design and create your own embroidered art with dried plant materials.
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Come and get into the festive spirit with Rosemary & Thyme at Sheffield Botanical Gardens and make your own Christmas wreath for your door.
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Come and get into the festive spirit with Rosemary & Thyme at Sheffield Botanical Gardens and make your own Christmas wreath for your door.
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Come and get into the festive spirit with Rosemary & Thyme at Sheffield Botanical Gardens and make your own Christmas wreath for your door.
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Come and get into the festive spirit with Rosemary & Thyme at Sheffield Botanical Gardens and make your own Christmas wreath for your door.
National Tree Week Public Tour
Join us as we walk around the Gardens and learn about some of our magnificent, rare and unusual trees.
![Echium World - in the land of giants](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1722693324818-LBVO7906SXUT9JHKH30S/2019-06_Echium_wildpretii2-K_Keeton.jpg)
Echium World - in the land of giants
Professional Garden Designer Linda Heywood shares her knowledge of echiums, a plant that we can all grow in our gardens.
![Illuminate the Gardens](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1730108035712-9E8A0XWC16SN2CAS5KYB/096f2c4d-63a7-4e31-a74a-2e61af86a980.jpeg)
![Gardens Closed](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/c86d4d30-d379-4901-b7e8-617a95412dd8/Illuminateclose24.jpg)
Halloween - Hubble Bubble Toil and Trouble - Poisonous and Magical Plants Public Tour
Join us for our Halloween special exploring poisonous and magical plants in the Gardens.
![Growing for dyeing](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1722692636451-44DUMYFCLAUCOIH2X0U7/20241022_Isobel_Denton.jpeg)
Growing for dyeing
Textile practitioner Isobel Denton will share details of plants that can be grown for their natural dyeing properties and provide advice on planting and growing a dye garden.
![Sheffield PlantSwap](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1721635739212-14KDRWVLHK7A477FOFNU/22+October+2023+flyer.jpeg)
![Autumn Wreath Making Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1724841042762-PKQU115X0QHNX2P9ASOI/brigitte-tohm-AtyplfvWTww-unsplash.jpg)
Autumn Wreath Making Workshop
Rosemary & Thyme invite you to join us to come and create your own autumn wreath in the sanctuary of the working Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
![Reflections on landscaping with plants](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1722692129698-0EDROMEFDHJLNSUI95Y3/20241014_Jacob_Davies.jpeg)
Reflections on landscaping with plants
Jacob Davies of Green Estate will encourage us to stop viewing large, vigorous perennials as thugs and to include them in low maintenance plantings
![CANCELLED Seasonal Hand Tied Bouquet Flower Workshop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1724840421705-DZLU3MC4EJ7A7NE8YKVL/IMG_7589.jpeg)
CANCELLED Seasonal Hand Tied Bouquet Flower Workshop
Rosemary & Thyme invite you to immerse yourself in beautiful blooms and create your own hand-tied bouquet in the sanctuary of the working Sheffield Botanical Gardens.
The Apothecary’s Apprentice Public Tour
Join us for a walk looking at the medicinal uses of plants.
![An exploration of Japanese Gardens](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1722691791870-G6E4VUZMAB3FI4TWFBDL/20240924_Will_Thomson.jpeg)
An exploration of Japanese Gardens
Local garden designer Will Thomson will share some of the gardens and experiences he gained during a fellowship in Japan
![Hardy Plant Society Plant Sale](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1724063488753-BGVL59LGCGH51FUTO91E/Screenshot_19-8-2024_112933_.jpeg)
Hardy Plant Society Plant Sale
The Hardy Plant Society are holding a plant sale at Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Come and choose from a wide selection grown by their expert members.
![INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN DESIGN - 1 DAY COURSE](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1675861678579-J55O19W2W2P98UGGIC2G/SBG+%28Garden%29Web.jpg)
INTRODUCTION TO GARDEN DESIGN - 1 DAY COURSE
Join Guy Petheram on this one day course which will offer insights into what lies behind a beautifully designed garden and provide inspiration for your own.
!['From Plant to Page' Autumn Courses](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1725965687668-LBVG5XMZ5Q4P7CZ6BWB0/AUTUMN_COURSES_1_FLYER_PAGE.jpg)
'From Plant to Page' Autumn Courses
Botanical Painting and Drawing Courses with Botanical Illustrator and tutor Jennie Hinton.
![Astride the garden fence](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1721745317323-9932KTDG26COUT2RBYLN/Neil+Timm+lecture.jpeg)
Astride the garden fence
Nursery owner and gardener Neil Timm will talk about growing wild flowers in the garden, garden escapees in the wild, and some that belong to both worlds.
![Art in the Gardens](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/b7771954-1f85-49e7-bb1a-4af3ecb4f80f/Artinthegardens_2024.jpg)
Art in the Gardens
The annual Art in the Gardens event, held in Sheffield Botanical Gardens
![The Pantaloons - The Merry Wives of Windsor](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f150124c1a2a38f18e049e/1722845527075-4QH3NL33CVBHKFKUKQTB/Merry_Wives.jpg)
The Pantaloons - The Merry Wives of Windsor
Join The Pantaloons for their performance of The Merry Wives of Windsor
POLLINATORS AND PLANTS PUBLIC TOUR
This afternoon we will be looking at how plants and pollinators work together.