EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

  • Gift Card

    Looking for the perfect gift? Look no further than a Lower Norton Flower Farm gift voucher, redeemable against any of our products, Pick your Own or ‘in house’ workshops. Whether it's a Christmas present, birthday, anniversary, or just a heartfelt gesture to say "thank you," our gift vouchers make a unique present.

  • Created by You: A Decorated Ceramic Bowl

    We are delighted to be welcoming back Sarah of 2Spots Ceramics  to run this fun and creative workshop to create a decorated ceramic bowl.

    This would make a perfect Christmas present for someone to look forward to after the festive season has ended.

    Friday 4th April. 10.00-1pm

  • Created by You: A Ceramic Flower Vase

    We are delighted that Sarah of 2spots Ceramics will be joining us again to run this very popular workshop to create your very own ceramic vase using flowers and seed heads that we have grown, harvested and dried throughout the summer to create a stunning Ceramic Flower Vase.

    Friday 9th May. 10.00-1pm

  • A Tour of the Flower Field and demonstration of foam free floral design

    Join Alison, owner of Lower Norton Flower Farm for a tour of the farm. In this unique experience, you will start with a guided tour of the beautiful 4 acre flower field, where Alison will share personal story of transformation from an enthusiastic gardener to a dedicated flower farmer.

    As you explore the flower field Alison will discuss the seasonal rhythms of flower farming and the journey the flowers take from field to vase. You will gain an insight into the care and cultivation required to produce flowers for floristry.

    Following the tour, enjoy a demonstration in the beautiful Flower Barn of sustainable floral design techniques, where you will be shown the techniques used to create stunning foam free arrangements.

    To conclude this delightful experience, indulge in delicious tea and cake and conversation about all things floral and flower farming.

    Thursday 22nd May 10.30am-12.30pm

    Thursday 11th September 10.30am-12.30pm

  • Pick Your Own Tulips

    What better way to celebrate the arrival of Spring than with freshly picked tulips at our flower farm the PYO tulip experience invites you to immerse yourself in a stunning sea of colour, as you stroll through hand picking your favourite blooms straight from the fields here.

    Selection of dates available

  • Created by You: A Very British Jam Jar Posy

    Celebrate British Flowers Week this June by creating your own charming Jam Jar Posy!

    You will get the opportunity to wander the flower field gathering your own selection of handpicked beautiful British blooms, and arrange them in a jam jar for a truly rustic countryside feel.

    Saturday 14th June 10.30am-12.30pm

  • Garden Bird Collaging - Seasonal Journalling Workshop

    Celebrate the joyful garden birds at this fun workshop with garden designer and nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz.

    Nicola will show you simple journalling and collaging techniques to create your favourite garden birds using her array of collected vintage and homemade papers.

    While you’re creating Nicola will share nature and gardening tips, seasonal folklore and examples of wild nature to help you connect with the time of year. This workshop is suitable for all abilities just come along and immerse yourself in the joy of seasonal nature.

    Tickets are £75 per person to include all materials and refreshments.

    You can find Nicola on Instagram at Her_Outdoorz.co.uk

    Thursday 3rd April 10.00am-12.30pm

  • Merry May Blossom - Seasonal Journalling Workshop

    As the countryside explodes in lush greens and a froth of May flowers discover the joy of mixing nature and journalling at this fun workshop with garden designer and nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz

    Inspired by the tree blossom, Nicola will show you simple journalling techniques for capturing these pretty seasonal flowers. May is a month steeped in legend, lore and the traditions associated with Beltane and May Day. Nicola will share these with you as you create.

    This workshop is suitable for all abilities just come along and immerse yourself in the joy of seasonal nature.

    Tickets are £75 per person to include all materials and refreshments.

    You can find Nicola on Instagram at Her_Outdoorz.co.uk

    Wednesday 14 May 10.00am-12.30pm

  • Seasonal Journalling with EcoNidra

    Two experts for the price of one at this workshop. Join garden designer and nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz and Helen Mercercox, founder of Camomile Lawn as they guide you through a nature inspired experience as we move from high spring into midsummer. The workshop combines a short nature stroll looking for the seasonal glimmers of joy, seasonal journalling, aromatherapy, a tea ceremony and EcoNidra (yogic sleep) to create a wonderfully relaxing workshop. This workshop is perfect for all abilities. You don’t need to be an artist, a yoga expert or a plant expert to enjoy it.

    Tickets are £75 per person to include a small seasonal Doterra essential oil, tea ceremony, cake and all materials.

    You can find Nicola on Instagram at Her_Outdoorz.co.uk and Helen at camomile_lawn

    Saturday 31st May 14.30pm-17.00pm

  • Beautiful Blooms, Abstract Botanical Frames

    A wonderfully freeing workshop at a simply beautiful venue. With full access to the whole flower farm we’ll explore the natural beauty of flowers and foliage, pick blooms to paint from, and enjoy a summer’s morning creating free and creative abstract botanicals in the stunning barn in the grounds of the flower farm. All abilities welcome.

    £55 per person

    Wednesday 18th June 10.00am - 12.30pm

  • Midsummer Meadows Seasonal Journalling Workshop

    Discover the joy of mixing nature and journalling as you immerse yourself in glorious Midsummer flowers and creativity at this fun workshop led by garden designer and nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz.

    Stroll around the inspiring flower field to gather your own posy of gorgeous Midsummer flowers to take home with you. Back in the lovely flower barn Nicola will show you simple journalling techniques for capturing the colourful floral joy of Midsummer meadows. She will share Midsummer flower and gardening tips, fun storytelling, seasonal folklore and examples of wild nature. Plus hands on tuition to help you create your own fantastic midsummer meadow picture.

    This workshop is suitable for all abilities just come along and immerse yourself in the joy of seasonal nature.

    Tickets are £80 per person to include your posy of flowers, all materials and refreshments.

    You can find Nicola on Instagram at Her_Outdoorz.co.uk

    Wednesday 25th June 10.00am-12.30pm

  • Pretty Petals Floral Bud Vase

    This creative workshop at the beautiful venue of Lower Norton Flower Farm, will see us use the stunning inspiration in the flower fields to create a gorgeous hand-painted ceramic bud vase.

    £55 per person

    Wednesday 16th July 10.00am - 12.30pm

  • Summer Beauty Loose Florals Masterclass

    A very special day painting retreat, at the most wonderfully beautiful venue, Lower Norton Flower Farm. With full access to the whole flower farm, we’ll explore the natural beauty of flowers and foliage, pick blooms to paint and enjoy a summer’s day in the stunning studio and the grounds of the farm. All abilities welcome.

    £85 per person

    Saturday 19th July 10.00am-2.00pm

  • Summer Blooms and Mantras Journalling for Joy Workshop

    Wander amongst the summer flowers in the gorgeous flower field collecting your own posy with garden designer and nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz. Then back in the flower barn Nicola will share simple feel good journalling techniques.

    Choose your favourite mantra and create ransom style collages using Nicola’s collection of typefaces, letters and her collected, recycled, old and homemade papers.

    This workshop is suitable for all abilities just come along and immerse yourself in the joy of seasonal nature. Tickets are £80 per person to include your posy of flowers, all materials and refreshments.

    You can find Nicola on Instagram at Her_Outdoorz.co.uk

    Wednesday 23 July 10.00am-12.30pm

  • Sip and Doodle - an Evening of Summer Flower Journalling

    Discover the joy of mixing blooms and creativity at this fun evening workshop with garden designer and nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz.

    Wander amongst the flowers in the flower field, collecting your own posy then back in the flower barn Nicola will show you her simple journalling techniques for capturing the joy of summer blooms, as you sip a glass of bubbles.

    We’ll be creating loose flower drawings and filling them with summer colour, words and patterns and you can use your flowers to inspire your work. Nicola will show you how to make interesting pockets from your flower doodles which you can include in a nature journal, add to homemade cards or labels.

    This evening workshop is suitable for all abilities and tickets are £80 per person to include your posy of flowers, a glass of bubbles and all materials.

    You can find Nicola on Instagram at Her_Outdoorz.co.uk

    Tuesday 12th August 18.30pm-21.00pm

  • The Magical Experience of an early morning Pick Your Own Flowers

    Experience the magic of early morning on our flower farm As the sun rises and the morning dew glistens on the flower field, Alison will be waiting to greet you. She will give you a brief introduction to the art of picking flowers, sharing tips on how to select blooms for maximum vase life.

    You will then have the freedom to wander the field, handpicking your favourite flowers in this tranquil setting to take home with you to brighten your home.

    After picking your flowers, enjoy croissants and freshly brewed coffee (or tea), allowing you to take a moment longer to savour the atmosphere of your early morning spent amongst the flowers and nature.

    Friday 29th August 8.00am-10.00am

    Friday 12th September 8.00am-10.00am

  • Pick Your Own Flowers

    Dates now available for August 2025

    Come and enjoy our beautiful flower field set in the Hampshire countryside and pick your own flowers to arrange at home.

    How often are you given the chance to walk amongst row upon row of beautiful flowers having been given a bucket (one bucket per person only) and snips and allowed to cut your own flowers to take home? Well, that is what we are offering you here.

    Selection of dates available

  • High Summer Nature Journalling for Joy Workshop

    Join garden designer and nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz to celebrate this enchanting time of year, when summer is running out but it’s not yet autumn.

    Wander amongst the colourful flowers in the stunning flower field, collecting your own posy of blooms. Then Nicola will share her feel good journalling techniques for capturing the high summer.

    This workshop is suitable for all abilities just come along and immerse yourself in the joy of seasonal nature.

    Tickets are £80 per person to include your posy of flowers, all materials and refreshments.

    You can find Nicola on Instagram at Her_Outdoorz.co.uk

    Wednesday 10th September 10.00am- 12.30pm

  • Gathering of Hens

    Looking for a venue for your ‘Hen Do’? We can help you out there too. We can arrange a flowery workshop for you and your friends in the beautiful setting of our flower field.

    If you are intending to create your own bouquets and button holes for your wedding, this would be the ideal opportunity to practise with our experienced florist on hand to give you plenty of tips and tricks to ensure that the preparations for your wedding flowers on the day is as stress free as possible.

    Equally, if you are just wanting to celebrate your up and coming wedding with a group of friends, in beautiful surroundings, with plenty of time for chatter and laughter whilst being shown how to create a stunning hand tied bouquet or flower crown, we can organise that for you too.

  • Autumn Journalling for Joy Workshop

    Immerse yourself in glorious autumn colours as garden designer and nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz shares her fun journalling techniques for capturing this season. Decorate your own seasonal pumpkin or squash with Nicola’s collection of pressed flowers and take it home to decorate your autumnal home.

    Nicola will share gardening tips, plant lore and seasonal stories and you can channel your inner witch as we talk about Samhain, All Hallows Eve and Halloween.

    This workshop is suitable for all abilities just come along and immerse yourself in the joy of autumn. Tickets are £80 per person to include your decorated squash, all materials and refreshments.

    You can find Nicola on Instagram at Her_Outdoorz.co.uk

    Wednesday 15th October 10.00am-12.30pm

  • Created by You: Dried Flower Wreath Workshop

    Join us for a couple of hours of creative escapism in our cosy Flower Barn where we will explore the delights of the summer past, gathered from our flower field.

    Friday 17th October 10.30-1.00pm

    Kind words from our most recent Dried Flower Workshop;

    "Beautifully relaxing, no stress, wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning - time just flew!"

  • Sustainable Floristry 2025 Course With Louise Bradshaw.

    Lower Norton Flower Farm is absolutely delighted to announce a collaboration with professional florist, Louise Bradshaw. This exciting floristry course comprising of six sessions, is held in the evening and takes place once a month. This class will immerse you in the abundance and beauty of seasonal locally grown flowers.

    The 2025 course is now fully booked but if you would like to be added to the waiting list for the 2026 course please send an email to info@lowernortonflowerfarm to register your interest. Thank you!

    “This was such a fantastic course! Learning with loads of fun and beautiful floral makes at the end of each session. Can’t recommend it enough!”.

  • Create Your Own Advent Calendar Workshop

    Join garden designer and nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz for a morning of fun making your very own advent calendar ready to mark the countdown to Christmas.

    Nicola will show you how to make your calendar, numbered doors and contents using recycled, vintage, homemade and interesting papers and materials. There will be lots of seasonal inspiration and plenty of creative ideas and techniques for you to try.

    This workshop is suitable for all abilities just come along and immerse yourself in the joy of seasonal creativity.

    Tickets are £80 per person to include your advent calendar and materials (to finish off at home) and refreshments.

    You can find Nicola on Instagram at Her_Outdoorz.co.uk

    Wednesday 5th November 10.00am-12.30pm

  • Festive Nature Journalling for Joy Workshop

    Carve out some time for yourself amongst the busyness of the festive season to be meditative and creative with garden designer and nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz.

    Set in the beautiful flower barn, decorated for Christmas and full of festive cheer. Amongst festive favourites holly, ivy, mistletoe, red berries and fir cones and the sparkle of Yule.

    Nicola will show you simple journalling techniques for capturing the joy of the festive season, working with nature finds rather than tinsel. While you’re creating Nicola will share seasonal Yule stories, midwinter plants, tales of Advent and the Winter Solstice to help you connect with the time of year.

    This workshop is suitable for all abilities just come along and immerse yourself in the joy of the season.

    Tickets are £80 per person to include all materials and refreshments.

    You can find Nicola on Instagram at Her_Outdoorz.co.uk

    Thursday 4th December 10.00am-12.30pm


High Summer Nature Journaling For Joy with Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz
Sept
10

High Summer Nature Journaling For Joy with Nicola Baldwin, HerOutdoorz

Discover the joy of mixing nature and journaling, as you immerse yourself in glorious High Summer flowers and creativity at this fun workshop, held in the stunning setting of Lower Norton Flower Farm, near Winchester. We’ll be celebrating enchanting High Summer, when summer is running out but it’s not yet autumn.


Think dahlias, chrysanthemums, asters, grasses, cosmos, sedums, zinnias, jewel colours, apples, blackberries, elderberries, crab apples, heather, harvest and golden sunshine (can’t guarantee that!) You’ll have the opportunity to pick high summer flowers from the flower field, be inspired by the September colours and of course eat cake!


We’ll begin with a gentle stroll around the inspiring cutting field at Lower Norton Farm to gather your own posy of gorgeous seasonal flowers to take home with you. Alison, founder of Lower Norton Flower Farm will explain what she grows and how to choose the best cut flowers to extend vase life. While you wander amongst the beautiful high summer flowers we’ll chat about their uses in the garden and the plant lore associated with them.

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Back in the lovely flower workshop at Lower Norton Flower Farm I’ll show you simple journaling techniques for capturing the colourful floral joy of late summer. We will be looking at colours, shapes and patterns, capturing what we see with words, photos, doodles, print, paint and collaging techniques. You can use your posy of flowers to inspire your work. While we’re creating, I’ll share nature and gardening tips, seasonal folklore and examples of wild nature to help you to connect with the time of year.  

This workshop is perfect for all abilities, whether you want to get started in nature journaling or continue your practice. You don’t need to be an artist or a plant expert to enjoy it.

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Tickets are £75 per person to include all materials, a posy of flowers and refreshments

To book your place please email Nicola@HerOutdoorz.co.uk or text on 07821 623196.

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Yoga and PYO
Jul
17

Yoga and PYO

Picture yourself practising yoga surrounded by a field of colourful flowers swaying gently in the breeze, their delicate fragrance infusing the air. This unique setting offers a sensory experience like no other, enhancing the therapeutic benefits of your yoga practice. Connect with the earth beneath your feet and the energy of the natural world around you.

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Pottery flower vase workshop
Jul
10

Pottery flower vase workshop

This workshop is designed to give you a morning of creativity in a idyllic setting. Sarah from 2Spots ceramics will show you how to roll out slabs of clay and then add pattern and texture using a selection of handpicked flowers and foliage from the flower fields. You will then be guided to create the slabs into a lovely flower brick.

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Flower Crown and Pimm's Workshop
Jul
4

Flower Crown and Pimm's Workshop

Join us for an evening in our flower field and you will be shown how to create your very own flower crown with flowers grown and harvested by Alison and her team.Absolutely no previous experience is required. You will be guided step by step through the techniques required to design a flower crown full of colour and scent.

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Nature Journaling for Joy with HerOutdoorz
Jun
26

Nature Journaling for Joy with HerOutdoorz

Immerse yourself in glorious seasonal flowers and creativity at this fun summer workshop with garden designer & nature enthusiast Nicola Baldwin. Discover the joy of mixing nature and journaling, inspired by the gorgeous setting of Lower Norton Flower Farm a three acre site filled with your favourite english county garden flowers.

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Yoga and Posy Making
Jun
22

Yoga and Posy Making

Picture yourself practising yoga surrounded by a field of colourful flowers swaying gently in the breeze, their delicate fragrance infusing the air. This unique setting offers a sensory experience like no other, enhancing the therapeutic benefits of your yoga practice. Connect with the earth beneath your feet and the energy of the natural world around you.

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Summer Meadow Arrangement
Jun
13

Summer Meadow Arrangement

Spend a morning of pure mindful floral escapism with us and learn how to create a stunning Summer Meadow Arrangement. No previous floristry experience is required to enjoy this workshop, just a desire to learn and be surrounded by beautiful flowers and like minded people.

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Summer Meadow Arrangement
Jun
5

Summer Meadow Arrangement

Spend a morning of pure mindful floral escapism with us and learn how to create a stunning Summer Meadow Arrangement. No previous floristry experience is required to enjoy this workshop, just a desire to learn and be surrounded by beautiful flowers and like minded people.

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Summer Meadow Arrangement
May
23

Summer Meadow Arrangement

Spend a morning of pure mindful floral escapism with us and learn how to create a stunning Summer Meadow Arrangement. No previous floristry experience is required to enjoy this workshop, just a desire to learn and be surrounded by beautiful flowers and like minded people.

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Sustainable Floristry Course with Louise Bradshaw (Meadow Box)
May
15

Sustainable Floristry Course with Louise Bradshaw (Meadow Box)

Louise trained at the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers in London. Adding some creative flair to her craft at the Jay Archer Floral Design School. Louise's floral installations have been displayed at prestigious venues such as St James' Palace and Winchester Cathedral Close. Her style is to use seasonal blooms in natural,unstructured arrangements, with attention to the little details that reflect the personality of the client in subtle ways.

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Chocolate Easter Egg Workshop
Mar
28

Chocolate Easter Egg Workshop

For 12 years old and over.

In collaboration with Chocolate Craft we are delighted to announce a Chocolate Easter Egg Workshop here at Lower Norton Flower Farm in our stunning and spacious Flower Studio.

At our fun and Friendly Chocolate making Easter Workshop you’ll learn to make chocolates like the professionals. You’ll be shown the tricks of the trade with lots of tastings too!

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Mothers Day Everlasting Wreath Workshop
Mar
7

Mothers Day Everlasting Wreath Workshop

Looking for a Mother’s day treat for your mum then how about joining us for two hours of creative escapism in our cosy flower studio where we will explore the delights of the summer past, gathered from our flower field. The ethereal beauty of flowers, seed-heads, grasses and foliage woven onto a natural British grown handmade willow wreath, hung on a wall in your home will give months of enjoyment.

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