Plant a Sunflower
Brighten up your weekend by planting a sunflower seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow!
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Plant a sunflower seedling in a compostable pot to take home and grow. Keep in touch with us on social media and let us know how high it grows. You can plant your sunflower outside in the ground, or in a bigger pot. Come back later in the summer to see how big our sunflowers in the garden are getting. £1 per sunflower which will help us to care for this special place. Normal admission prices apply.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
This event is for everyone but we particularly encourage young families
- Meeting point
Start your day with the team at Visitor Reception, who will be able to point you in the right direction.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather, this is potentially messy and takes place outside.
- Accessibility
This activity will take place outside on an uneven, grassy area
- Other
This will involve compost and plants. We will not have gloves to use, but there are toilets where you can wash your hands afterwards.
Upcoming events
Love in Spring Trail
Inspired by nature, friendship, and love during springtime, come and explore the outdoors at Canons Ashby with this trail!
Snowdrop Stories trail
Wander through Canons Ashby and discover what people have believed about these delicate and beautiful blooms through the years.
Early Spring Foraging Walk
Get back in touch with nature as the spring bulbs appear! Find out what and where to forage on our guided foraging walk.
Easter Adventures at Canons Ashby
This spring, treat the whole family to an outdoor adventure at Canons Ashby on our Easter trail.