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Attend a Masterclass at Jekka's

Shellards Lane, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3SY

Tel: +44 (0) 1454418878

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Jekka's How to Grow Master Class

About

Jekka’s is a family run herb farm on the outskirts of Bristol with over 30 years’ experience in growing and using medicinal and culinary herb plants and seeds.

Spend the day at Jekka’s and experience their unique setting and the passion they have for herbs. At Jekka’s they aim to provide a variety of master classes to suit everyone from the amateur to the enthusiast. Their master classes are very hands on and cover a variety of disciplines from art and food to horticulture. You will leave with a new understanding and passion for herbs.

Their art master classes are taught by Hannah, the food master classes by Alistair and the horticulture master classes by Jekka.

Their master classes are a full day and limited to 12 people to ensure everyone gets the most of the day. Lunch is provided as well as afternoon refreshments of Jekka’s herbal infusions and homemade cake. Master classes are from 10am to 4pm.

All prices include lunch and refreshments. For more information about their master classes, as well as potential accommodation options, please see this page.

Spring 2024 Masterclasses include:

- Friday 22nd March: Introduction to Botanical Screenprinting 

- Friday 12th April: Herb Garden Design 

- Friday 26th April: How to use Herbs 

- Friday 17th May: How to grow Herbs 

Gift vouchers available.

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Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Robert D
      Bristol, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      A treasure
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 15th April 2019
      Jekka McVicar is a renowned herb grower and expert, and a visit to her herb farm in South Gloucestershire is not to be missed if you enjoy your food, cooking and garden - and if you can make it on... Read full review
    • nannygail
      Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
      A paradise for gardeners
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 27th February 2020
      If you love gardening, visit on a free open gardens day. If you want a treat book yourself on one of Jekka's workshops. Jekka is the font of all knowledge where herbs are concerned. I was lucky... Read full review
    • Amanda S
      Weston super Mare, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Expensive plants, small sized & not surviving!!!
      1 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 29th March 2023
      I didn't get to go to an open day but ordered a few unusual rosemary plants. The service at the time was ok but not incredibly forthcoming. The plants had to be ordered & paid for before going to... Read full review

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