EVENTS
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WINE TASTING
The first of Maureen's Wine Tastings for 2026 at Holden Clough Nurseries,
is A Taste of Italian Wine on Sunday, 1st March, 2.00pm to 3.30pm​
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We’re travelling the length and breadth of Italy in this wine tasting - from Piedmont in the north to Puglia in the south.
You will be able to experience the nuances of different grape varieties which can be found in various regions of Italy.
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Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Educator, Maureen Little will present six specially selected Italian wines – white, rosé, red, and sparkling.
Maureen will show you how to taste the wines like a pro, discuss some of the grape varieties, look at wine labels, and much more!
A delicious cheese and charcuterie accompaniment from The Reading Room Café is included in the price.
No previous experience is necessary – just come along and enjoy! ​
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To book your place please click here to go to The Bee Garden's Shop
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TALKS
Maureen is giving two talks this year at Holden Clough Nurseries
The first is Keep Your Garden Buzzing on Sunday, 31st May, 2.00pm to 3.30pm​
If you want to know which plants to grow in your garden to attract and sustain insect pollinators - including all kinds of bees, butterflies and moths and other insects - this talk is for you.
Based on my latest book, and drawing on wide research, and my own experiences of gardening and beekeeping, Iwill share my knowledge about what type of plants best meet pollinators’ needs in this illustrated talk.
The price includes a copy of my latest book The Little Book of Plants for Pollinators: A Gardener’s Guide for you to keep.
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To book your place please click here to go to The Bee Garden's Shop
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The second is Culinary Herbs on Sunday, 14th June, 2.00pm to 3.30pm​
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Remember the song Scarborough Fair, with its mention of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme? In this illustrated talk we’ll be discovering how to grow and use these, and a garden-ful of other herbs – from basil to winter savory – that we know are safe to use in cooking.
There will be recipe tastings, too!
The price includes a copy of my booklet The Little Booklet of Culinary Herbs for you to keep.
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To book your place please click here to go to The Bee Garden's Shop
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