what’s on at merryhatton
Gardening clinics
- Sunday 11th March
- Sunday 15th April
- Sunday 13th May
- Sunday 10th June
- Sunday 1st July
- Sunday 5th August
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Getting started: planning the vegetable year This session will help you get to grips with the best way to get organised for the year ahead, as well as showing you how to sow seeds. We’ll look at how to grow crops in containers, raised beds, and plots, depending on the space you have available, as well as how to plan what to grow, to prepare the ground and to minimise pests. We’ll also cover sowing and caring for seeds, the different types of seeds, and some of the materials involved: compost, seed trays, propagators etc.
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Growing tomatoes: all about tomato growing from seed to fruit
Sat 31 March 10-11am This session will demystify how to successfully grow one of the nation’s favourite fruits. We’ll look at the different varieties and the various ways of growing them – under glass, in containers, indoors, in grow bags etc. You’ll also get lots of tips and advice on how to care for them, including feeding, supporting the plants, pest control, stress avoidance and companion planting. |
Growing greens: from flower beds to kitchen windowsills
Sat 14 April 10-11am Greens are by far the easiest crops to grow in small spaces and often give the quickest results. In this session we’ll look at some of the wide range of different types you can choose from: from every day varieties to the downright exotic. We’ll also look at where you can grow them, both for harvesting and as ornamentals. We’ll also cover some of the health benefits of eating fresh greens. |
Growing fruit:
from top fruit to soft fruit Sat 21 April 10-11am In this session we’ll look at growing fruit in containers: what you can grow, when to plant it, how to care for it, and how to store your harvest to enjoy over the winter. We’ll help to demystify fruit pruning by looking at the different methods and basic principles, and show you how to prune to get the most crop from your plants. We’ll also cover how to keep fruit pest free and take a look at the healthy benefits of different varieties.
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Taste of the world evenings
- Thursday 1 March:A taste of Morocco
- Thursday 29 March:A taste of Germany
- Thursday 3 May: A taste of Mexico
- Thursday 7 June:A taste of France
- Thursday 5 July:A taste of the USA
Thursday 1 March, 7.00pmSample some of the delights of North African cooking at our taste of Morocco evening on 1 March.
Our set menu includes:
- lamb or vegetable harira (a traditional Moroccan soup);
- followed by a choice of chicken or lamb tagine with dates - or a veggie option of honeyed carrot and new potato tagine - served with seven vegetable couscous;
- rounded off with home-made baklava served with pistachio ice cream.
Only £19 per person. BYOB. Advance booking essential on 01620 880278.
A taste of Germany
Thursday 29 March, 7.00pm
We've got some of Deutschland's tastiest specialities on the menu on 29 March.
Our set menu includes:
- kohlrabi and cumin soup with rye bread;
- followed by a choice of chicken schnitzel, bratwurst, or vegetable frikadellen, all served with sauerkraut, an celeriac, apple and potato gratin;
- finishing with apple strudel served with kirsch whipped cream.
Afternoon teas
2.00-4.00pm
You can now book afternoon tea in the cafe for any day of the week. All we need is a minimum of 24 hours notice.
With a yummy selection of sandwiches, scones and mini cakes served with tea or filter coffee, it's the perfect reason to get together with friends. Only £6.45 per person.
We're also taking bookings for our extra special mother's day afternoon tea on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March, between 3.00 and 4.30pm. Treat your mum to a special selection of delicious sandwiches, cakes and scones with a cafetière of coffee or a choice of teas. Only £9.95 per person.
To book, please ring the cafe on 01620 880278.
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