Saturday 18th July 10am – 11:30am
Gates Oakham – Thornton Suite
Tickets just £12.50 per person
About Nigel Eaton
Nigel Eaton is one of the UK’s most experienced and respected horticulturists, with more than forty years working in the gardening industry. He currently shares his extensive knowledge and passion for plants with customers and gardening enthusiasts at Moss & Moor.
During his distinguished career, Nigel spent twenty years with the Royal Horticultural Society, including a senior role as RHS Head of Wisley Retail. He has also been a regular speaker at gardening shows and events across the country and is Garden Columnist for Yorkshire Life Magazine
Known for his practical approach, engaging presentation style and wealth of plant knowledge, Nigel enjoys helping gardeners of all abilities gain confidence and achieve success in their gardens. His interests include seasonal planting and creating gardens that provide colour and interest throughout the year. Nigel’s talks are packed with expert advice, useful tips and inspiration that gardeners can take straight home and put into practice. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, you’re sure to come away with new ideas and a renewed enthusiasm for gardening.
Join Nigel as he explores the wonderful world of dahlias, sharing his favourite varieties, growing tips and expert advice for achieving a spectacular display from summer through to the first frosts.
His fascinating talk will include:
- Why Gardeners Love Dahlias
- Months of colour from a single plant.
- Attracting pollinators – particularly single-flowered varieties.
- Types of Dahlias
- Planting and Growing
- Summer Care
- The difference between a spent flower and an unopened bud—a common area of confusion.
- Popular cutting varieties
- Common Problems
- Lifting and Storing Tubers – the two approaches
- New Trends
Followed by Questions & Demonstration
