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; sound broadcaster: local. Owner of Barnsdale Gardens in Rutland. Talks Based in: Oakham Distance willing to travel: Any Virtual talks available: Yes Fees: Up to 30 miles from Barnsdale - £350 Over 30 miles from Barnsdale - £500 + 60 pence per mile Talks: Barnsdale - the television years. Barnsdale after Geoff (1996-present day). The Right Genes - a fun talk based on Nick's new book. 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 01572 813200 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