Gardeners' Question Time is back this Spring! 

Whether you're an avid gardener or just getting started, this event is a great way to seek expert advice on gardening, growing and landscaping in a sociable and informal way. Ask those niggling questions and have them answered by our panel whose collective expertise spans general gardening, garden design, veg growing, sustainability, bulb & cut flower growing, wildlife habitats, community gardens and so much more! 

The evening will begin with a welcome drink in the Garden Café and a demo by The Lady Gardener. Susie will show you how to use plants to provide impact in your borders and help you understand the role that form, colour, scent and texture play in the garden. She will talk about creating layers and using focal points as well as how to add interest with accent plants. After the demo finishes, Question Time will begin! Our expert panel will introduce themselves and then answer your pre-submitted questions. At the end of the night, the Garden Shop will be open for those wishing to shop with 10% off all products* for Gardeners’ Question Time attendees.

Our Expert Panel

The Lady Gardener

Susie Coupar aka The Lady Gardener offers a bespoke garden design service which includes 3D visuals, project management, planting and maintenance. View past and present projects on Instagram at @the_lady_gardener 

Susie will be answering questions on gardening & garden design.

Kerry Lyall, Head Gardener, Archerfield Walled Garden

RBGE trained; Kerry is a horticultural all-rounder and an edibles enthusiast. She loves gardening sustainably; welcoming wildlife and is a no dig diva.  

Kerry will be taking questions on growing edibles, sustainability and gardening for wildlife.

Fay Gourlay, Director, The North Berwick Flower Co.

Fed up with imported flowers, due to their heavy carbon footprint, Fay founded The North Berwick Flower Co. to provide local, naturally grown seasonal blooms. Her flower farm is based right here at Archerfield Walled Garden and will reopen for the season in May.

Fay will be answering questions on bulbs & cut flowers.

Neil Davidson, Head Gardener at Greywalls

With over 40 years’ experience as a professional horticulturist; Neil is a fount of gardening knowledge. He is president of the East Linton Flower Show and has judged many a local floral competition. 

Neil will be answering general gardening questions.

Erin Armstrong, Garden Coordinator at Amisfield Walled Garden

A career changer who studied Horticulture at SRUC, Erin is the Garden Coordinator at Amisfield Walled Garden. She manages over 80 volunteers in the eight acre, mixed planting, community garden. She also enjoys growing flowers, fruit and veg with her dad at his smallholding in East Lothian, as seen on Beechgrove Garden. 

Erin will be answering community gardening, gardening for wellbeing and general gardening questions

Running order:

6.30pm - Welcome drink in the Garden Café

6.45pm - Demo by The Lady Gardener

7.10pm - Question Time with our expert panel begins

8.30pm - Question Time finishes / Garden Shop open for shopping

9pm - Event finishes

Questions:

Questions should be submitted when you book your tickets.

If you have any others, please submit by email to kerry@archerfield.estate by Thursday 24th April.

Tickets:

£20 per person, plus booking fee.

Suitability:

This event is suitable for adults aged 18 and up.

Dogs:

Dogs are not permitted to attend.

Refunds:

Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. If you find you can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass tickets on to friends or family.

*Exclusions apply.

Entries for this event closed on Sunday 13th April at 11.59PM.

Join us in the courtyard to enjoy a lively atmosphere, drinks from The Barn Bar and live music from Seton Shoals. The prize giving will begin at 11.30am.

The Archerfield 10k is back! Whether you're training for a marathon, attempting a PB or are simply looking to up your fitness, this is the event for you.

Run, walk, or jog this scenic mixed terrain route which takes in the Archerfield Estate and surrounding beauty spots. Enjoy a speedy start with the first few k's mostly on roads, before striding out onto the sands of Yellowcraig beach to see Fidra Island in front of you. Once your sandy steps are complete, you'll travel back towards the finish along a series of tree-lined trails, before joining the gravel path back to our main gates.

Date
Saturday 3rd May 2025

The Route
Each kilometre will be marked, with friendly marshals cheering you on as you clock up the k's.
1k to 4k - Grass & roads
4k - 7k - Sand
7k - 10k - Trails & roads
See the route map at the foot of this page.

Prizes
There will be prizes for the top runners in each category.

Medals
Every participant will receive a medal for taking part.

Goody Bags
All runners will be given a bag full of goodies when they cross the finish line.

Entry Fee
£35 + booking fee

Timings
Registration: 8.30am - 9.30am
Warm up: 9:45am with Anita Edwards of Anita’s Wellness
Start time: 10am
Prize giving: 11.30am

Results
This is a chip timed event. Your finish time will be sent to your mobile number after you’ve crossed the finish line. If you would like a print out, you can visit the chip timing van on site. The full results will be posted online at perfecttimingscotland.co.uk/results/ after the race.

Bringing friends or family?
There’s lots for your cheering squad to get on with while they wait for your return. The Garden Café serves a range of breakfast options, while the Shop is full of gifts, homeware, womenswear and more. There's plenty to explore outdoors too with acres of Grounds including a Fairy Trail, Pond, Willow Walk and beautiful Gardens.

Minimum Age
Entrants must be aged 16 and over.

Suitability
All levels, goals & abilities.

Bag Drop
We will not have a secure bag drop and won't accept responsibility for loss or damage to posessions left unattended while you run. We recommend you leave items of value in your car or with a friend / family member.

Parking
We have two car parks here and also two overflow car parks, all of which are free of charge.

Dogs
Due to the number of runners, dogs are not permitted to run with you at this event. However, they are welcome at Archerfield Walled Garden, so if you have a friend or family member to leave them with while you run, they can enjoy all areas as long as they are kept on a lead (excluding the children's play park).

Medical Assistance
The Scottish Ambulance Service will be on site should you have any medical concerns and our staff and marshals around the course will be able to help you if you need support. 

Water Station
There is one water station on the route which is situated approximately at the 5/7k point, offering two opportunities to rehydrate. This will be located at the Yellowcraigs toilets.

Toilets
There are public toilet facilities located on the route at Yellowcraig car park.

Registration
Please attend whichever date and time suits you best to register and collect your bib:
Friday 2nd May -  4pm - 6pm -  Garden Café
OR
Saturday 3rd May – 8am - 9.30am – In Barn


Safety notice
You will be running on some uneven surfaces for example on the tracks through the woods. Runners should come adequately prepared for uneven, gravel or mud surfaces. The route will be well sign posted, with marshals sited at various intervals. Safety is paramount and we expect runners to always follow the advice of marshals especially at points where runners are on public roads. To ensure runner safety, the wearing of earphones is not recommended. 

Cancellation Policy
This event is strictly non-refundable. In the eventuality of Archerfield Walled Garden cancelling the event due to adverse weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we will offer you a full refund of your registration fee minus any booking fees paid.  

Contact
If you have any questions ahead of the event, contact us on 01620 388 588 or info@archerfield.estate

Route
The map below details the route, which starts and ends at Archerfield Walled Garden.

Strava

The Route is now available on Strava, don’t forget to join us on the day!
https://www.strava.com/clubs/archerfield10K

We’re delighted to launch Mucky Mondays - a series of drop in workshops, each with a different theme, giving your child the opportunity to get creative using nature for inspiration; to explore, to investigate, play and get their hands dirty across the seasons!

Head Gardener and ex primary school teacher, Kerry Lyall will guide your child through art, craft & nature activities using materials from our Gardens, the wider estate and upcycled packaging to create a variety of objects such as sun-catchers, seed mosaics, bee hotels and bird feeders. 

Follow us on social media and be sure to see our on site information boards for upcoming class content.  

We suggest children wear their oldest clothes or bring an apron or old shirt to cover up with.

Timetable

Monday 5th May - Build a Bee Box
Monday 19th May - Birds on a Branch

Stay tuned for Summer holiday dates launching soon!

Time Slots

10.30am - 11.15am
11.30am - 12.15pm
1.30pm - 2.15pm
2.30pm - 3.15pm

Duration

45 minutes

Location

The Polytunnel or Gardens

Session Cost

£4 per child. Payable at the till in our Shop
No prior booking is needed - these are drop in sessions which are available on a first come, first served basis.

Suitability

Primary school aged children

Supervision
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please feel free to join in and get mucky, or take a seat and watch with with a coffee from a safe distance.

If you love greenery in your home, but struggle to keep houseplants looking their best, this evening event is not to be missed.

Join Head gardener & houseplant enthusiast, Kerry Lyall, for a masterclass in raising happy houseplants!

You'll be taken through everything you need to know to grow beautiful, healthy specimens, looking at: where to position plants, how to water & feed, repotting, training and dealing with pests. Kerry will also share ideas on displaying and grouping your plants for maximum aesthetic impact.

Enjoy a glass of fizz, a series of demonstrations and the chance to purchase houseplants & care kits at a discounted price.

Bring any questions you have along with you on the night and Kerry will be more than happy to answer them.

Date & Time
Thursday 15th May, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Tickets
£20 per person, plus booking fee.

Location
The Garden Café

Suitability
This event is suitable for those aged 16 and up.

Dogs
Dogs are not permitted to attend.

Refunds
Tickets for this event are strictly non-refundable. If you find you can no longer attend, you are welcome to pass tickets on to friends or family.