If you have a problem area in your garden and would love some expert guidance, our Garden Design Clinic offers a relaxed and supportive way to get help.

Perhaps you’re working with a blank canvas after moving into a new build, adapting your garden following an extension, or struggling with an area that just isn’t shining. In this small-group clinic (maximum 5 participants), award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill will guide you through practical design ideas tailored to your space.

Before the session, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so Lynn can tailor the experience to each garden. During the 2.5-hour session, every garden will be discussed, giving participants the chance to learn from each other’s challenges and ideas in a supportive, welcoming setting.

This group format makes professional garden design advice far more accessible, as a garden design consultation typically costs over £350. Making this bitesize dedicated advice a valuable and affordable alternative.

Our first clinic will be held in a beautiful private walled garden in North Berwick, where we’ll enjoy tea and cake while working through garden ideas together.

📅 Sunday 27 September 2026
⏰10am

📍North Berwick (this is a private residence so the exact address will be shared after booking)

If you have a problem area in your garden and would love some expert guidance, our Garden Design Clinic offers a relaxed and supportive way to get help.

Perhaps you’re working with a blank canvas after moving into a new build, adapting your garden following an extension, or struggling with an area that just isn’t shining. In this small-group clinic (maximum 5 participants), award-winning garden designer Lynn Hill will guide you through practical design ideas tailored to your space.

Before the session, you’ll receive a short questionnaire so Lynn can tailor the experience to each garden. During the 2.5-hour session, every garden will be discussed, giving participants the chance to learn from each other’s challenges and ideas in a supportive, welcoming setting.

This group format makes professional garden design advice far more accessible, as a garden design consultation typically costs over £350. Making this bitesize dedicated advice a valuable and affordable alternative.

Our first clinic will be held in a beautiful private walled garden in North Berwick, where we’ll enjoy tea and cake while working through garden ideas together.

📅 Sunday 14 June and Sunday 27 September 2026
⏰10am

📍North Berwick (this is a private residence so the exact address will be shared after booking)

A Talk with Ruth Alder

As part of Haddstock, Village Green Gatherings invites you to uncover a fascinating and often forgotten story from Haddington’s past.

The Ancient Order of Free Gardeners was founded here in 1676 and continued for more than 250 years. What began as a society for gardeners and growers grew into a movement whose influence spread far beyond East Lothian and across the world.

Join local flowersmith, gardener, and history enthusiast Ruth Alder for an engaging talk exploring the colourful history of the Free Gardeners, from their traditions and symbolism to their famous feasts and care for members.

And have you ever wondered about the image on the front ofThe Gardeners Arms? Discover the story behind the symbol and its connection to this remarkable local society.