Posts Tagged ‘North Norfolk’
May – What to do in your garden
As bulbs fade and herbaceous borders grow in leaps and bounds, it is now clear that summer is approaching. Sowing and planting out bedding can begin, depending on regional weather variations, and you can take softwood cuttings. Top 10 jobs this month Watch out for late frosts. Protect tender plants Earth up potatoes, and…
Read MoreSeptember – what to do in your garden
Generally a cooler, gustier month than August and the days are noticeably shorter. While there’s not as much to do in the ornamental garden at this time of the year, if you have a fruit or vegetable patch, you’ll be busy reaping the rewards of harvest. It’s also time to get out and start planting…
Read MoreWin goodies for your allotment
To enter help Rachel from Feast Norfolk Magazine with her allotment quest and send Rachel your top tips for her new allotment and she will select the most useful as the winner. Either email woodgatestaff@outlook.com or post your entry to the the address in the link – marking your entries with allotment competition. The closing…
Read MoreEaster Egg Hunt
Make the most of your Easter weekend. Friday 14th | Saturday 15th | Monday 17th April (closed Sunday 16th) We have plenty to tempt you this Easter weekend, including our truly delicious Purdy’s menu, featuring a range of dishes which are locally sourced. Enjoy three days of celebrations with us, including our Easter Egg Hunt.…
Read MoreMarch – what to do in you garden
Spring usually arrives by mid-March and the frequent sunny days provide the opportunity for an increasing range of gardening tasks. It’s time to get busy preparing seed beds, sowing seed, cutting back winter shrubs and generally tidying up around the garden. Protect new spring shoots from slugs Plant shallots, onion sets and early potatoes Plant…
Read MoreChristmas Gift Ideas
We have a selection of great Christmas gift ideas at the Nursery including : *Purdy’s Tea Room Pudding Afternoon is the perfect Christmas gift for those pudding loving friends and family. Join us on either Sunday 18th December or Sunday 8th January at 2.30pm and sample a selection of homemade puddings for £12.50. Including tea or coffee and…
Read MoreChristmas at Woodgate
Our huge selection of potted and sawn Norwegian Spruce and Nordmann Fir Christmas trees will be available from the Nursery from the 1st December. We also have a selection of wreaths made by our staff , garden related gifts and Christmas tree stands. *FREE – Purdy’s tea room Drink voucher – Free Purdy’s drink voucher…
Read MoreWicker Basket Pop Up Shop
We have a superb selection of Baskets & Bags in our ‘pop up’ gazebo just outside Purdy’s Tea Room. Open from December 2016 to January 2017. We have baskets for : Logs, Dogs, Eggs, Flowers, Shopping, Storage, Picnics, Bottles, Nic Naks, Kids. We have Trugs, BIG & small baskets and round & square baskets… Inside Purdy’s Tea…
Read MoreNovember – What to do in your garden
Winter is looming – Leaves are falling rapidly, and wind and rain are on the increase. Tender plants (such as bananas) will need protecting from frost, gales and freezing rains. Move plants into the greenhouse, or into a sheltered spot, but if you can’t, it is worth wrapping plants or pots in situ. Remember winter…
Read MorePurdy’s Afternoon Tea during July & August
Purdy’s Afternoon Tea during July & August Please join us for a delicious Purdy’s Afternoon Tea, during July and August. A pot of tea for one, finger sandwiches, cakes, scone, cream & jam, all made in our kitchens using some of the finest local produce. Available from Friday to Sunday only, throughout July and August.…
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