Home Guild Members Nick Hamilton Specialities Book Author Photographer Sound Broadcaster: Local Radio Writer: Consumer Magazines Writer: Local Newspapers Nick Hamilton ND Commercial Horticulture Full Member Biography Author; writer: consumer magazines, local newspapers; lecturer; sound broadcaster: local. Owner of Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland. Having studied at Writtle College and gaining experience within the horticultural industry I returned home and have been at Barnsdale for over 35 years, working hand in hand with my dad for the 7 years before he suddenly passed away. I have been running Barnsdale Gardens for over 30 years, and we not only welcome visitors to our Gardens, Nursery and Helenium Tearoom, but we also run horticultural and craft courses, as well as the Gardens being licenced for wedding. The Gardens have been run on organic principles for 40 years, while the Gardens and Nursery have been peat free for 35 years. Talks Based in: Oakham, Rutland, UK Distance willing to travel: Any Virtual talks available: Yes Fees: Up to 30 miles from Barnsdale - £450 Over 30 miles from Barnsdale - £600 + 70 pence per mile Talks: Barnsdale - the television years. Barnsdale after Geoff (1996-present day). The Right Genes - a fun talk based on my first book from the Barnsdale trilogy. Perfect autumn perennials. Stunning autumn shrubs. Spectacular autumn trees. Essential trees and shrubs for a winter garden. Spring into spring – plants to give spring interest. Must have summer perennials. Essential summer flowering shrubs. Summer trees. Gardening in shade. Organic gardening. Drought tolerant plants. How to have vegetables all year round. Penstemon – varieties, growing techniques and aftercare. Composting techniques. Preparing your garden for winter. Hemerocallis – varieties, growing techniques and aftercare. What goes into a flower show? Wildlife – the good, the bad and the ugly. Vegetative plant propagation –softwood, semi-ripe, hardwood and root cuttings. Herbs in the garden. Bog gardens and associated plants. Trees for a small garden. Climbers for all aspects. Beautiful berries. Address Barnsdale GardensThe AvenueExton, OakhamLE15 8AHRutlandUnited Kingdom Contact Details Contact Member × Send Message * indicates a required field Name* *required Phone Number* *required Email Address* *required Invalid email address Subject* *required Message* *required Please complete the Google reCAPTCHA