Celebrate the arrival of spring with our seed‑sowing workshop! Join horticulture expert Brian Cunningham for a practical and inspiring demonstration on how to successfully sow seeds and raise strong, healthy seedlings.
During this session, Brian will guide you through:
- Choosing the right compost
- Selecting pots and trays
- Step‑by‑step sowing techniques
- His top tips for growing vigorous seedlings
Whether you're new to gardening or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop will give you the confidence to kick‑start your spring growing season.
Speaker biography
Brian Cunningham
Brian Cunningham has been Head Gardener at Scone Palace since 2012. His love of gardening began at just 9 years old as he helped the greenkeeper at the bowling club where his mother worked.
After leaving school, Brian became an apprentice at Craigtoun Country Park. He then went on to have roles at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh, St Andrews Botanic Gardens and the Backhouse Rossie Estate near Auchtermuchty.
In 2014, the television programme Beechgrove Garden visited Scone Palace for their Chilli Festival. Carole Baxter, a presenter on Beechgrove challenged Brian to a chilli eating contest which saw him then become a regular presenter!
Brian’s main role at Scone Palace today is overseeing its walled garden revival, featuring a formal garden, topiary, orchards, cut flowers and a plant nursery. He is also developing Scone’s role in the community, providing practical classes, garden workshops and a place to buy locally grown produce.