THE MODERN MINT BLOG
With the European Boxwood and Topiary Society, I run two workshops each year at Waltham Place, one of my favourite gardens.
The next topiary workshop there will be on Friday September 4th 2026.
Details and how to book yet to be announced, but get in touch with them now to get on the waiting list, as last year we had double the amount of people wanting a place than we had space for.
The Waltham Place website is here – topiary workshop 2026.
See the teaching page for how else I can help you with the topiary in your garden – a free video, a video you have to pay for, a book (I’m still formatting the book alright! I get you want it out and email me asking when, but it just takes forever to get the margins and stuff right and I’m busy actually making topiary so it gets put back… and back.. and back.. but it is coming! It is!) and an option for private tuition.
So if you can’t get to Waltham Place September 4th 2026 then see the Teaching page for more ideas how I can help you.
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