When I was at Gardening Scotland this year I met Emma Emmerson of Woodside Plant Centre, we did the usual exchange of cards with a follow up email after the event. Emma was having one of her regular themed days at the centre, a rose weekend, and invited me along to do my final plant support demonstration of the year.
Woodside is near Ancrum not far from Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, a walled garden with some beautifully established beds and features. It has a cafe, plant and tool sales, local produce and a resident garden designer, Peter Warner, who offers advice and arranges visits for potential clients.
I really loved the atmosphere and the cheerful friendly staff, everyone wanted to chat and there was a very inclusive feel about the place. The young girl touring the garden with a tray of preserves and chutneys for people to try was something I particularly remember.
Well worth a visit and watch out for the themed events, www.woodsidegarden.co.uk
